May weather forecast
Monument, NM

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is also a moderately hot month in Monument, New Mexico, with an average temperature ranging between min 60.4°F (15.8°C) and max 83.8°F (28.8°C).

Temperature

May's arrival signals a modest temperature shift, moving from a moderately hot 76.8°F (24.9°C) in April to a still warm 83.8°F (28.8°C). Despite the high peak temperatures, Monument witnesses an average nighttime cooling to a refreshing 60.4°F (15.8°C) in May.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May in Monument is 37%.

Rainfall

In Monument, New Mexico, in May, during 8.4 rainfall days, 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Monument, during the entire year, the rain falls for 81.7 days and collects up to 11.5" (292mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

April through September are months without snowfall.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 13h and 51min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:05 am and sunset at 7:34 pm. On the last day of May, in Monument, New Mexico, sunrise is at 5:46 am and sunset at 7:55 pm MDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May in Monument is 11.4h.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Monument. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 7 during May, leads to the following recommendations:
Implement precautions and maintain sun safety methods. Avoidance of sunburn is demanded. UV radiation from the Sun is most intense between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this period. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days.
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Frequently asked questions

How hot is May in Monument?

The high-temperature in Monument during May is 83.8°F (28.8°C) and the low-temperature is 60.4°F (15.8°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Monument?

In May, the average relative humidity is 37%.

How many days does it rain in May in Monument?

In Monument, in May, during 8.4 rainfall days, 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow in Monument?

April through September are months without snowfall in Monument.

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

The average day length in May in Monument, New Mexico, is 13h and 51min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Monument?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:05 am and sunset at 7:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:46 am and sunset at 7:55 pm MDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Monument?

The average sunshine duration in May in Monument is 11.4h.

What is the month with the highest UV index in Monument?

The months with the highest UV index in Monument, New Mexico, are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 7.

What is the UV index intensity in May in Monument?

In Monument, New Mexico, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Monument, NM

Average temperature in May - Monument, NM
  • Average high temperature in May: 83.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (92.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (53.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 60.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (73°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (36.1°F).

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Average pressure in May
Monument, NM

Average pressure in May - Monument, NM
  • Average pressure in May: 29.85"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.83"Hg).

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Average wind speed in May
Monument, NM

Average wind speed in May - Monument, NM
  • Average wind speed in May: 12.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (13.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are January and December (10.1mph).

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Average humidity in May
Monument, NM

Average humidity in May - Monument, NM
  • Average humidity in May: 37%

The month with the highest relative humidity is September (53%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (32%).

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Average rainfall in May
Monument, NM

Average rainfall in May - Monument, NM
  • Average rainfall in May: 1.14"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is September (2.2").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.24").

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Average rainfall days in May
Monument, NM

Average rainfall days in May - Monument, NM
  • Average rainfall days in May: 8.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (12.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.7 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Monument, NM

Average snowfall in May - Monument, NM
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (1.22").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in May
Monument, NM

Average snowfall days in May - Monument, NM
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (1.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Monument, NM

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Monument, 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 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 54min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Monument, NM

Average sunshine days in May - Monument, NM
  • Average sunshine days in May: 19.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (27.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (15.4 days).

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Average UV index in May
Monument, NM

Average UV index in May - Monument, NM
  • Average UV index in May: 7

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in May
Monument, NM

Average cloud cover in May - Monument, NM
  • Average cloud cover in May: 15

The month with the most cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 22).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 12).

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Average visibility in May
Monument, NM

Average visibility in May - Monument, 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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