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 start of May is characterized by a subtle increase in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a comfortable 61.3°F (16.3°C) in April to an agreeable 68.9°F (20.5°C). The anticipated average low-temperature for May, a frosty 45.1°F (7.3°C), shows a substantial deviation from the daytime maximums.Humidity
In Sands, the average relative humidity in May is 38%.Rainfall
In Sands, in May, during 6.5 rainfall days, 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Sands, during the entire year, the rain falls for 76.1 days and collects up to 9.17" (233mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Sands are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.6 snowfall days, in May, Sands aggregates 0.63" (16mm) of snow. In Sands, New Mexico, during the entire year, snow falls for 34.6 days and aggregates up to 21.57" (548mm) of snow.Daylight
In May, the average length of the day in Sands is 14h and 3min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:09 am and sunset at 7:48 pm. On the last day of May, in Sands, sunrise is at 5:48 am and sunset at 8:11 pm MDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May is 11.6h.UV index
In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 5 transforms into these recommendations:
Undertake precautions - Guarding against sun damage is counselled. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.
Frequently asked questions
What are the temperatures in Sands in May?
What is the average humidity in May in Sands?
How much does it rain in Sands in May?
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What is the average length of the day in May in Sands?
What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Sands?
How many hours of sunshine does Sands have in May?
What is the UV index intensity in May in Sands?
Average temperature in May
Sands, NM
- Average high temperature in May: 68.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (42.1°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 45.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (23.9°F).
Average pressure in May
Sands, NM
- Average pressure in May: 29.88"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.87"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Sands, NM
- Average wind speed in May: 10.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.1mph).
Average humidity in May
Sands, NM
- Average humidity in May: 38%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (61%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and June (37%).
Average rainfall in May
Sands, NM
- Average rainfall in May: 0.63"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.65").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.47").
Average rainfall days in May
Sands, NM
- Average rainfall days in May: 6.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (11.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.6 days).
Average snowfall in May
Sands, NM
- Average snowfall in May: 0.63"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.04").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Sands, NM
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (7.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Sands, NM
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).
- Average sunshine in May: 11h and 4min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 7h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in May
Sands, NM
- Average sunshine days in May: 22.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (24.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (17.3 days).
Average UV index in May
Sands, 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, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
Sands, NM
- Average cloud cover in May: 15
The months with the most cloud cover are February, July and December (Cloud cover 20).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 13).
Average visibility in May
Sands, 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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