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
The beginning of May marks a minor shift in the average high-temperature, moving from April's moderately hot 76.3°F (24.6°C) to a still warm 83.5°F (28.6°C). From the heights of the May heat, Salem records a mean nighttime low of 58.8°F (14.9°C).Humidity
April and May, with an average relative humidity of 22%, are the least humid months in Salem.Rainfall
In Salem, during May, the rain falls for 3.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.35" (9mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Salem, there are 83.2 rainfall days, and 9.61" (244mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
In Salem, snow does not fall in March through October.Daylight
In May, the average length of the day is 13h and 51min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:20 am and sunset at 7:50 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 6:01 am and sunset at 8:11 pm MDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May in Salem is 11.8h.UV index
May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Salem. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 7 in May interprets into the following recommendations:
Resist overexposure. Safeguarding from solar damage is indispensable. Avoid direct exposure to the Sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation, noting that objects like parasols or canopies might not offer complete sun protection. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes.
Frequently asked questions
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What is the average length of the day in May in Salem?
What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Salem?
How many hours of sunshine does Salem have in May?
What is the month with the highest UV index in Salem?
What is the UV index intensity in May in Salem?
Average temperature in May
Salem, NM
- Average high temperature in May: 83.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (93.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (53.4°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 58.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (73.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (36°F).
Average pressure in May
Salem, NM
- Average pressure in May: 29.85"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.83"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Salem, NM
- Average wind speed in May: 10.2mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (6.3mph).
Average humidity in May
Salem, NM
- Average humidity in May: 22%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (50%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (22%).
Average rainfall in May
Salem, NM
- Average rainfall in May: 0.35"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.6").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (0.12").
Average rainfall days in May
Salem, NM
- Average rainfall days in May: 3.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (1.8 days).
Average snowfall in May
Salem, NM
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (0.63").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Salem, NM
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (1.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Salem, 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 5min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 7h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in May
Salem, NM
- Average sunshine days in May: 25.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (28.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.4 days).
Average UV index in May
Salem, 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).
Average cloud cover in May
Salem, NM
- Average cloud cover in May: 8
The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 19).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 8).
Average visibility in May
Salem, 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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