May weather forecast
Lincoln, NM

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is an agreeable month in Lincoln, New Mexico, with temperature in the range of an average high of 71.8°F (22.1°C) and an average low of 48.6°F (9.2°C).

Temperature

In Lincoln, the onset of May comes with a modest high-temperature shift, transitioning from April's enjoyable 64.9°F (18.3°C) to a pleasant 71.8°F (22.1°C). Marked by a significant drop from the daytime highs, Lincoln's average low-temperature in May stands at a frosty 48.6°F (9.2°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 32%.

Rainfall

In May, in Lincoln, the rain falls for 7.1 days. Throughout May, 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Lincoln, during the entire year, the rain falls for 103.5 days and collects up to 18.03" (458mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

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

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Lincoln is 13h and 55min.
On the first day of May in Lincoln, New Mexico, sunrise is at 6:12 am and sunset at 7:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:52 am and sunset at 8:06 pm MDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine in Lincoln is 11.4h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 5 in May translates into this advice:
Adopt protective measures - Requirement to safeguard skin and eyes from harm exists. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Be on the lookout! Nearly twofold UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature in Lincoln?

The high-temperature, in May, in Lincoln, records 71.8°F (22.1°C), while the low-temperature is 48.6°F (9.2°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Lincoln?

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

How many days does it rain in May in Lincoln?

In May, in Lincoln, the rain falls for 7.1 days. Throughout May, 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the last month it snows in Lincoln?

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

What is the average length of the day in May in Lincoln?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Lincoln?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:12 am and sunset at 7:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:52 am and sunset at 8:06 pm MDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Lincoln?

In Lincoln, the average sunshine duration in May is 11.4h.

What is the UV index reading in May in Lincoln?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Lincoln, NM

Average temperature in May - Lincoln, 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
Lincoln, NM

Average pressure in May - Lincoln, 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
Lincoln, NM

Average wind speed in May - Lincoln, 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
Lincoln, NM

Average humidity in May - Lincoln, 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
Lincoln, NM

Average rainfall in May - Lincoln, 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
Lincoln, NM

Average rainfall days in May - Lincoln, 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
Lincoln, NM

Average snowfall in May - Lincoln, 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
Lincoln, NM

Average snowfall days in May - Lincoln, 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
Lincoln, NM

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Lincoln, 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
Lincoln, NM

Average sunshine days in May - Lincoln, 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
Lincoln, NM

Average UV index in May - Lincoln, 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
Lincoln, NM

Average cloud cover in May - Lincoln, 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
Lincoln, NM

Average visibility in May - Lincoln, 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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