May weather forecastMaxwell, NM
May
Weather in May
May, the last month of the spring in Maxwell, is an agreeable month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 68°F (20°C) and an average low of 42.8°F (6°C).Temperature
May's arrival coincides with a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from April's refreshing 59°F (15°C) to an agreeable 68°F (20°C). A noticeable temperature swing characterizes Maxwell's May nights, dipping to an average of 42.8°F (6°C).Humidity
In May, the average relative humidity in Maxwell is 42%.Rainfall
In Maxwell, in May, during 9.4 rainfall days, 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Maxwell, during the entire year, the rain falls for 93.8 days and collects up to 12.32" (313mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Maxwell are January through May, September through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 1.1 snowfall days, in May, Maxwell aggregates 1.06" (27mm) of snow. In Maxwell, during the entire year, snow falls for 40.2 days and aggregates up to 24.41" (620mm) of snow.Daylight
The average length of the day in May is 14h and 8min.On the first day of May in Maxwell, sunrise is at 6:03 am and sunset at 7:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:41 am and sunset at 8:10 pm MDT.
Sunshine
In Maxwell, the average sunshine in May is 11.6h.UV index
In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: In May, an average UV index of 5 transforms into the following instructions:
Adopt protective measures - It is advised to guard against sun damage. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
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Average temperature in May
Maxwell, NM
- Average high temperature in May: 68°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (40.1°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 42.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (56.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (21°F).
Average pressure in May
Maxwell, NM
- Average pressure in May: 29.88"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.87"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Maxwell, NM
- Average wind speed in May: 9.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.4mph).
Average humidity in May
Maxwell, NM
- Average humidity in May: 42%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (62%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (41%).
Average rainfall in May
Maxwell, NM
- Average rainfall in May: 0.87"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.6").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.39").
Average rainfall days in May
Maxwell, NM
- Average rainfall days in May: 9.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (16.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.7 days).
Average snowfall in May
Maxwell, NM
- Average snowfall in May: 1.06"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.17").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Maxwell, NM
- Average snowfall days in May: 1.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Maxwell, NM
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 6min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).
- Average sunshine in May: 11h and 36min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 7h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in May
Maxwell, NM
- Average sunshine days in May: 18.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (24.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.9 days).
Average UV index in May
Maxwell, 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, October, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
Maxwell, NM
- Average cloud cover in May: 17
The months with the most cloud cover are February, April and July (Cloud cover 20).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, October and November (Cloud cover 14).
Average visibility in May
Maxwell, 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).
