May weather forecast
Las Vegas, NM

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Weather in May

May brings a firm declaration of spring in Las Vegas, New Mexico. The shift is noticeable, with an elimination of snowfall from the forecast. The month is characterized by longer daylight hours and a decrease in relative humidity from 37% in April to 38% in May. As winter recedes completely, May instills the air with a sense of renewal, providing locals and visitors alike with an enchanting spring experience.

Temperature

A subtle rise in the average high-temperature is observed in Las Vegas during May, adjusting from a refreshing 61.3°F (16.3°C) in April to a pleasant 68.9°F (20.5°C). May nights show a substantial disparity from the daytime peak with an average low-temperature of 45.1°F (7.3°C).

Humidity

In Las Vegas, the average relative humidity in May is 38%.

Rainfall

In Las Vegas, in May, during 6.5 rainfall days, 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 76.1 rainfall days, and 9.17" (233mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Las Vegas are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.6 snowfall days, in May, Las Vegas aggregates 0.63" (16mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Las Vegas, there are 34.6 snowfall days, and 21.57" (548mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Las Vegas, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 4min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:07 am and sunset at 7:47 pm. On the last day of May, in Las Vegas, sunrise is at 5:46 am and sunset at 8:10 pm MDT.

Sunshine

In Las Vegas, the average sunshine in May is 11.6h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Las Vegas is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 5 during May translates into the following directions:
Take necessary precautions - Protection from skin and eye injury is mandatory. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. 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 Las Vegas in May?

May temperatures in Las Vegas, New Mexico, vary between a high-temperature of 68.9°F (20.5°C) and a low-temperature of 45.1°F (7.3°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Las Vegas?

The average relative humidity in May in Las Vegas, New Mexico, is 38%.

How much does it rain in Las Vegas in May?

In Las Vegas, in May, during 6.5 rainfall days, 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the last month it snows in Las Vegas?

May is the last month it regularly snows in Las Vegas. During 0.6 snowfall days, in May, Las Vegas aggregates 0.63" (16mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Las Vegas have in May?

In Las Vegas, New Mexico, the average day length in May is 14h and 4min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Las Vegas?

On the first day of May in Las Vegas, sunrise is at 6:07 am and sunset at 7:47 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:46 am and sunset at 8:10 pm MDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Las Vegas have in May?

The average sunshine duration in May in Las Vegas, New Mexico, is 11.6h.

What is the UV index intensity in May in Las Vegas?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Las Vegas is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Las Vegas, NM

Average temperature in May - Las Vegas, NM
  • Average high temperature in May: 68.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (42.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 45.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (23.9°F).

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Average pressure in May
Las Vegas, NM

Average pressure in May - Las Vegas, NM
  • Average pressure in May: 29.88"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.87"Hg).

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Average wind speed in May
Las Vegas, NM

Average wind speed in May - Las Vegas, NM
  • Average wind speed in May: 10.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.1mph).

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Average humidity in May
Las Vegas, NM

Average humidity in May - Las Vegas, NM
  • Average humidity in May: 38%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (61%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and June (37%).

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Average rainfall in May
Las Vegas, NM

Average rainfall in May - Las Vegas, NM
  • Average rainfall in May: 0.63"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.65").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.47").

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Average rainfall days in May
Las Vegas, NM

Average rainfall days in May - Las Vegas, NM
  • Average rainfall days in May: 6.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (11.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.6 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Las Vegas, NM

Average snowfall in May - Las Vegas, NM
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.63"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.04").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in May
Las Vegas, NM

Average snowfall days in May - Las Vegas, NM
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (7.9 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
Las Vegas, NM

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Las Vegas, NM
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 1min

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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 7h and 0min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Las Vegas, NM

Average sunshine days in May - Las Vegas, NM
  • Average sunshine days in May: 22.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (24.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (17.3 days).

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Average UV index in May
Las Vegas, NM

Average UV index in May - Las Vegas, NM
  • Average UV index in May: 5

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

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Average cloud cover in May
Las Vegas, NM

Average cloud cover in May - Las Vegas, NM
  • Average cloud cover in May: 15

The months with the most cloud cover are February, July and December (Cloud cover 20).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 13).

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Average visibility in May
Las Vegas, NM

Average visibility in May - Las Vegas, 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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