Contents
- Weather in May
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in May
- Average pressure in May
- Average wind speed in May
- Average humidity in May
- Average rainfall in May
- Average rainfall days in May
- Average snowfall in May
- Average snowfall days in May
- Average daylight in May
- Average sunshine in May
- Average sunshine days in May
- Average UV index in May
- Average cloud cover in May
- Average visibility in May
Weather in May
Temperature
The start of May brings a subtle rise in the average high-temperature, moving from a mild 60.6°F (15.9°C) in April to a pleasant 68.9°F (20.5°C). During May, Continental Divide reports a marked contrast from daily peak temperatures, with an average nighttime reading of 45.3°F (7.4°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in May is 30%.Rainfall
May and June are months with the least rain in Continental Divide when the rain falls for 4.5 days and typically aggregates up to 0.24" (6mm) of rain.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows in Continental Divide. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Continental Divide aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 24.1 snowfall days, and 10.91" (277mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in May is 14h and 3min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:20 am and sunset at 7:59 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:59 am and sunset at 8:22 pm MDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May is 11.4h.UV index
In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Continental Divide, New Mexico, is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 5 suggests these recommendations:
Undertake precautions - Obligation exists to protect against skin and eye damage. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.
Frequently asked questions
What is the temperature in May in Continental Divide?
What is the average humidity in May in Continental Divide?
What is the driest month in Continental Divide?
How many days does it rain in May in Continental Divide?
What is the last month it snows in Continental Divide?
How many hours of daylight does Continental Divide have in May?
What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Continental Divide?
How long on average sun shines in May in Continental Divide?
How high is the UV index in May in Continental Divide?
Average temperature in May
Continental Divide, NM
- Average high temperature in May: 68.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.7°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 45.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.7°F).
Average pressure in May
Continental Divide, NM
- Average pressure in May: 29.88"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.19"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.87"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Continental Divide, NM
- Average wind speed in May: 10.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (6.8mph).
Average humidity in May
Continental Divide, NM
- Average humidity in May: 30%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (70%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (23%).
Average rainfall in May
Continental Divide, NM
- Average rainfall in May: 0.24"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.06").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are May and June (0.24").
Average rainfall days in May
Continental Divide, NM
- Average rainfall days in May: 4.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (12.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.6 days).
Average snowfall in May
Continental Divide, NM
- Average snowfall in May: 0.12"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.91").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Continental Divide, NM
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Continental Divide, NM
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).
- Average sunshine in May: 11h and 2min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 6h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in May
Continental Divide, NM
- Average sunshine days in May: 24.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is June (25.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (14.4 days).
Average UV index in May
Continental Divide, NM
- Average UV index in May: 5
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
Continental Divide, NM
- Average cloud cover in May: 14
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 28).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 10).
Average visibility in May
Continental Divide, NM
- Average visibility in May: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (5mi).
Continental Divide, New Mexico, USA
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