May weather forecastColumbus, NM
May
Weather in May
May, the last month of the spring in Columbus, is also a moderately hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 58.6°F (14.8°C) and 82.4°F (28°C).Temperature
The shift from April to May introduces a subtle increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a warm 75°F (23.9°C) to a still moderately hot 82.4°F (28°C). In May, the temperature sees a substantial plunge from daytime highs to a low average of 58.6°F (14.8°C).Humidity
May is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 21%.Rainfall
In Columbus, during May, the rain falls for 3.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.24" (6mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 78.3 rainfall days, and 8.35" (212mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
April through October are months without snowfall in Columbus.Daylight
The average length of the day in May is 13h and 47min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:23 am and sunset at 7:51 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 6:05 am and sunset at 8:11 pm MDT.
Sunshine
In Columbus, the average sunshine in May is 11.8h.UV index
May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: The maximum UV index, 7 during May, leads to the following recommendations:
Continue precautions and advocate sun safety advice. Deterrence of sunburn is indispensable. Remember that UV radiation from the Sun is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Make an effort to limit direct sun exposure during this time. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Columbus, NM
- Average high temperature in May: 82.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (92.7°F).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and December (53.2°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 58.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (73.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (36°F).
Average pressure in May
Columbus, NM
- Average pressure in May: 29.86"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Columbus, NM
- Average wind speed in May: 10.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are January, August and September (7.1mph).
Average humidity in May
Columbus, NM
- Average humidity in May: 21%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (50%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (21%).
Average rainfall in May
Columbus, NM
- Average rainfall in May: 0.24"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.89").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (0.16").
Average rainfall days in May
Columbus, NM
- Average rainfall days in May: 3.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is April (2.7 days).
Average snowfall in May
Columbus, NM
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (0.63").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Columbus, NM
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (0.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Columbus, NM
- Average daylight in May: 13h and 48min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 6min).
- Average sunshine in May: 11h and 48min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 7h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in May
Columbus, NM
- Average sunshine days in May: 26.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is March (27 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.9 days).
Average UV index in May
Columbus, NM
- Average UV index in May: 7
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 3).
Average cloud cover in May
Columbus, NM
- Average cloud cover in May: 8
The months with the most cloud cover are July and December (Cloud cover 18).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 8).
Average visibility in May
Columbus, NM
- Average visibility in May: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
