May weather forecast
Fort Stanton, NM

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Fort Stanton, is a pleasant month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 48.6°F (9.2°C) and 71.8°F (22.1°C).

Temperature

May's arrival is noted with a slight increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a refreshing 64.9°F (18.3°C) in April to an agreeable 71.8°F (22.1°C). A noteworthy temperature dip to a chilly 48.6°F (9.2°C) is observed during the nights of May in Fort Stanton.

Humidity

In Fort Stanton, the average relative humidity in May is 32%.

Rainfall

In Fort Stanton, in May, it is raining for 7.1 days, with typically 0.91" (23mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Fort Stanton, there are 103.5 rainfall days, and 18.03" (458mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Fort Stanton aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow. In Fort Stanton, during the entire year, snow falls for 19.8 days and aggregates up to 12.05" (306mm) of snow.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 13h and 55min.
On the first day of May in Fort Stanton, sunrise is at 6:12 am and sunset at 7:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:53 am and sunset at 8:06 pm MDT.

Sunshine

In Fort Stanton, the average sunshine in May is 11.4h.

UV index

In Fort Stanton, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 5 during May, leads to the following recommendations:
Be vigilant - A duty to shield skin and eyes from injury exists. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Fort Stanton in May?

The high-temperature in Fort Stanton, New Mexico, during May is 71.8°F (22.1°C) and the low-temperature is 48.6°F (9.2°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Fort Stanton?

In May, the average relative humidity in Fort Stanton is 32%.

How many days does it rain in May in Fort Stanton?

In Fort Stanton, New Mexico, during May, the rain falls for 7.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation.

What is the last month it snows in Fort Stanton?

May is the last month it regularly snows in Fort Stanton, New Mexico. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Fort Stanton aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May in Fort Stanton?

In May, the average day length is 13h and 55min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Fort Stanton?

On the first day of May in Fort Stanton, sunrise is at 6:12 am and sunset at 7:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:53 am and sunset at 8:06 pm MDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Fort Stanton have in May?

The average sunshine duration in May is 11.4h.

What is the UV index intensity in May in Fort Stanton?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Fort Stanton, New Mexico, is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Fort Stanton, NM

Average temperature in May - Fort Stanton, NM
  • Average high temperature in May: 71.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (81.7°F).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and December (45.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 48.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27°F).

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Average pressure in May
Fort Stanton, NM

Average pressure in May - Fort Stanton, 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).

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Average wind speed in May
Fort Stanton, NM

Average wind speed in May - Fort Stanton, NM
  • Average wind speed in May: 10.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6mph).

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Average humidity in May
Fort Stanton, NM

Average humidity in May - Fort Stanton, NM
  • Average humidity in May: 32%

The months with the highest relative humidity are September and December (57%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (30%).

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Average rainfall in May
Fort Stanton, NM

Average rainfall in May - Fort Stanton, NM
  • Average rainfall in May: 0.91"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.41").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.35").

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Average rainfall days in May
Fort Stanton, NM

Average rainfall days in May - Fort Stanton, NM
  • Average rainfall days in May: 7.1 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are July and August (20.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.1 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Fort Stanton, NM

Average snowfall in May - Fort Stanton, NM
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.04"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.46").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in May
Fort Stanton, NM

Average snowfall days in May - Fort Stanton, NM
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (4.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Fort Stanton, NM

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Fort Stanton, NM
  • Average daylight in May: 13h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 11h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 54min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Fort Stanton, NM

Average sunshine days in May - Fort Stanton, NM
  • Average sunshine days in May: 21.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (25.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (6.5 days).

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Average UV index in May
Fort Stanton, NM

Average UV index in May - Fort Stanton, NM
  • Average UV index in May: 5

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in May
Fort Stanton, NM

Average cloud cover in May - Fort Stanton, NM
  • Average cloud cover in May: 14

The months with the most cloud cover are July and December (Cloud cover 22).
The months with the least cloud cover are April, May, June, October and November (Cloud cover 14).

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Average visibility in May
Fort Stanton, NM

Average visibility in May - Fort Stanton, 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).

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