Contents
- Weather in May
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in May
- Average pressure in May
- Average wind speed in May
- Average humidity in May
- Average rainfall in May
- Average rainfall days in May
- Average snowfall in May
- Average snowfall days in May
- Average daylight in May
- Average sunshine in May
- Average sunshine days in May
- Average UV index in May
- Average cloud cover in May
- Average visibility in May
Weather in May
Temperature
May's arrival signals a temperature shift, moving from a cool 53.4°F (11.9°C) in April to a comfortable 63°F (17.2°C). Petaca reports a substantial plunge from daytime highs during the nights of May, with an average low-temperature of 34.7°F (1.5°C).Humidity
In May, the average relative humidity in Petaca is 43%.Rainfall
In May, the rain falls for 9.3 days. Throughout May, 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Petaca, New Mexico, during the entire year, the rain falls for 105.1 days and collects up to 10.67" (271mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 1.4 snowfall days, in May, Petaca aggregates 0.79" (20mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Petaca, there are 49.7 snowfall days, and 21.69" (551mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in May is 14h and 8min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:09 am and sunset at 7:52 pm. On the last day of May, in Petaca, sunrise is at 5:47 am and sunset at 8:16 pm MDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May is 11.5h.UV index
In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Petaca is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: A daily high UV index of 4 in May leads to these guidelines:
Put precautions into practice - Guidance to elude sunburn is provided. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.
Frequently asked questions
What are May temperatures in Petaca?
What is the average humidity in May in Petaca?
How many days does it rain in May in Petaca?
What is the last month it snows in Petaca?
How many hours of daylight does Petaca have in May?
When are sunrise and sunset in May in Petaca?
How many hours of sunshine does Petaca have in May?
What is the UV index reading in May in Petaca?
Average temperature in May
Petaca, NM
- Average high temperature in May: 63°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.1°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 34.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (49.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.2°F).
Average pressure in May
Petaca, NM
- Average pressure in May: 29.9"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.89"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Petaca, NM
- Average wind speed in May: 7.7mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.8mph).
Average humidity in May
Petaca, NM
- Average humidity in May: 43%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (40%).
Average rainfall in May
Petaca, NM
- Average rainfall in May: 0.71"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.6").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (0.43").
Average rainfall days in May
Petaca, NM
- Average rainfall days in May: 9.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.6 days).
Average snowfall in May
Petaca, NM
- Average snowfall in May: 0.79"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.92").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Petaca, NM
- Average snowfall days in May: 1.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (10.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Petaca, NM
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 1min
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 3min
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 30min).
Average sunshine days in May
Petaca, NM
- Average sunshine days in May: 17.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (5.7 days).
Average UV index in May
Petaca, NM
- Average UV index in May: 4
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
Petaca, NM
- Average cloud cover in May: 16
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 31).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 13).
Average visibility in May
Petaca, NM
- Average visibility in May: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and December (5mi).
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