May weather forecast
Raton, NM

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a pleasant month in Raton, New Mexico, with an average temperature ranging between min 42.8°F (6°C) and max 68°F (20°C).

Temperature

In Raton, the average high-temperature in May rises from a mild 59°F (15°C) in April to a pleasant 68°F (20°C). The average low-temperature, is 42.8°F (6°C).

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity in Raton, New Mexico, is 42%.

Rainfall

In Raton, it is raining for 9.4 days, with typically 0.87" (22mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Raton, there are 93.8 rainfall days, and 12.32" (313mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 1.1 snowfall days, in May, Raton aggregates 1.06" (27mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Raton, there are 40.2 snowfall days, and 24.41" (620mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 10min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:03 am and sunset at 7:46 pm. On the last day of May, in Raton, New Mexico, sunrise is at 5:40 am and sunset at 8:10 pm MDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine in Raton is 11.6h.

UV index

In Raton, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 5 in May transform into the following instructions:
Take precautions - Protection against sunburn is recommended. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. 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. Tightly woven, loose-fitting clothes provide additional protection from the Sun. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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FAQ

What is the temperature in May in Raton?

The average high-temperature, in May, in Raton, New Mexico, is 68°F (20°C), while the average low-temperature is 42.8°F (6°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Raton?

In Raton, New Mexico, the average relative humidity in May is 42%.

How much does it rain in Raton in May?

In Raton, New Mexico, during May, the rain falls for 9.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation.

What is the last month it snows in Raton?

May is the last month it regularly snows in Raton. During 1.1 snowfall days, in May, Raton aggregates 1.06" (27mm) of snow.

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

The average day length in May is 14h and 10min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Raton?

On the first day of May in Raton, New Mexico, sunrise is at 6:03 am and sunset at 7:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:40 am and sunset at 8:10 pm MDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Raton have in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 11.6h.

What is the UV index intensity in May in Raton?

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Raton, NM

Average temperature in May - Raton, 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).

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Average pressure in May
Raton, NM

Average pressure in May - Raton, 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).

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Average wind speed in May
Raton, NM

Average wind speed in May - Raton, 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).

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Average humidity in May
Raton, NM

Average humidity in May - Raton, 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%).

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Average rainfall in May
Raton, NM

Average rainfall in May - Raton, 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").

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Average rainfall days in May
Raton, NM

Average rainfall days in May - Raton, 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).

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Average snowfall in May
Raton, NM

Average snowfall in May - Raton, 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").

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Average snowfall days in May
Raton, NM

Average snowfall days in May - Raton, 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).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Raton, NM
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 10min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 39min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 41min).

  • 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).

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Average sunshine days in May
Raton, NM

Average sunshine days in May - Raton, 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).

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Average UV index in May
Raton, NM

Average UV index in May - Raton, 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).

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Average cloud cover in May
Raton, NM

Average cloud cover in May - Raton, 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).

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Average visibility in May
Raton, NM

Average visibility in May - Raton, 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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