May weather forecast
Ranchos de Taos, NM

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a refreshing month in Ranchos de Taos, New Mexico, with an average temperature fluctuating between 34.7°F (1.5°C) and 63°F (17.2°C).

Temperature

The arrival of May brings a change in Ranchos de Taos's weather, with average high-temperatures moving from April's fresh 53.4°F (11.9°C) to a refreshing 63°F (17.2°C). May presents a pronounced divergence from daily peak temperatures, with the average low-temperature of 34.7°F (1.5°C).

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity in Ranchos de Taos is 43%.

Rainfall

In Ranchos de Taos, during May, the rain falls for 9.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation. In Ranchos de Taos, 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, Ranchos de Taos aggregates 0.79" (20mm) of snow. In Ranchos de Taos, New Mexico, during the entire year, snow falls for 49.7 days and aggregates up to 21.69" (551mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Ranchos de Taos is 14h and 7min.
On the first day of May in Ranchos de Taos, sunrise is at 6:08 am and sunset at 7:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:46 am and sunset at 8:14 pm MDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine in Ranchos de Taos, New Mexico, is 11.5h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 4 during May morphs into the following directions:
Take necessary precautions - Protection from skin and eye injury is mandatory. Midday Sun has the strongest UV rays, making it crucial to limit exposure and find shade. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in May in Ranchos de Taos?

An average high-temperature, in May, in Ranchos de Taos, is 63°F (17.2°C) and the average low-temperature is 34.7°F (1.5°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Ranchos de Taos?

In May, the average relative humidity is 43%.

How many days does it rain in May in Ranchos de Taos?

In Ranchos de Taos, during May, the rain falls for 9.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation.

What is the last month it snows in Ranchos de Taos?

May is the last month it regularly snows in Ranchos de Taos, New Mexico. During 1.4 snowfall days, in May, Ranchos de Taos aggregates 0.79" (20mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Ranchos de Taos have in May?

The average day length in May is 14h and 7min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Ranchos de Taos?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:08 am and sunset at 7:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:46 am and sunset at 8:14 pm MDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Ranchos de Taos have in May?

The average sunshine duration in May in Ranchos de Taos is 11.5h.

What is the UV index reading in May in Ranchos de Taos?

In Ranchos de Taos, New Mexico, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Ranchos de Taos, NM

Average temperature in May - Ranchos de Taos, 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).

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Average pressure in May
Ranchos de Taos, NM

Average pressure in May - Ranchos de Taos, 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).

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Average wind speed in May
Ranchos de Taos, NM

Average wind speed in May - Ranchos de Taos, 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).

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Average humidity in May
Ranchos de Taos, NM

Average humidity in May - Ranchos de Taos, 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%).

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Average rainfall in May
Ranchos de Taos, NM

Average rainfall in May - Ranchos de Taos, 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").

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Average rainfall days in May
Ranchos de Taos, NM

Average rainfall days in May - Ranchos de Taos, 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).

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Average snowfall in May
Ranchos de Taos, NM

Average snowfall in May - Ranchos de Taos, 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").

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Average snowfall days in May
Ranchos de Taos, NM

Average snowfall days in May - Ranchos de Taos, 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).

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Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Ranchos de Taos, NM

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Ranchos de Taos, 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).

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Average sunshine days in May
Ranchos de Taos, NM

Average sunshine days in May - Ranchos de Taos, 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).

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Average UV index in May
Ranchos de Taos, NM

Average UV index in May - Ranchos de Taos, 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).

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Average cloud cover in May
Ranchos de Taos, NM

Average cloud cover in May - Ranchos de Taos, 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).

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Average visibility in May
Ranchos de Taos, NM

Average visibility in May - Ranchos de Taos, 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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