May weather forecast
Santa Fe, NM

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Beautiful sunset over the St. Francis of Assisi Basilica in Santa Fe, New Mexico
Beautiful sunset over the St. Francis of Assisi Basilica in Santa Fe, New Mexico

Weather in May

May carries the baton of pleasant weather from April, albeit with distinct characteristics. Now, the temperature extends to an invigorating 68.5°F, marking the shift towards summertime. It becomes cheerier, with longer sunshine hours and clearer skies as the cloud cover decreases further from the April metrics. Although the days are warmer, May enjoys the occasional rainfall, adding an unexpected twist to the otherwise tranquil month. The beauty of May lies in its balance between the remnants of spring charm and the outset of summer vibes in Santa Fe.

Temperature

May in Santa Fe signals a minor shift in the average high-temperature, moving from April's moderate 59.7°F to an agreeable 68.5°F. A sharp divergence from daytime highs is noted during the month of May, with the average nighttime temperature settling at a frosty 43.3°F.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May in Santa Fe is 34%.

Rainfall

In Santa Fe, in May, it is raining for 7.4 days, with typically 0.63" of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 90.3 rainfall days, and 9.8" of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.6 snowfall days, in May, Santa Fe aggregates 0.63" of snow. In Santa Fe, during the entire year, snow falls for 36 days and aggregates up to 22.68" of snow.

Daylight

In Santa Fe, New Mexico, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 4min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:11 am and sunset at 7:50 pm. On the last day of May, in Santa Fe, New Mexico, sunrise is at 5:49 am and sunset at 8:13 pm MDT.

Sunshine

In Santa Fe, the average sunshine in May is 11.8h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Santa Fe is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 5 during May morphs into the following directions:
Take necessary precautions - Protection from skin and eye injury is mandatory. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
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FAQ

What are May temperatures in Santa Fe?

May temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 68.5°F and a low-temperature of 43.3°F.

What is the average humidity in May in Santa Fe?

In May, the average relative humidity in Santa Fe is 34%.

How many days does it rain in May in Santa Fe?

In May, the rain falls for 7.4 days. Throughout May, 0.63" of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the last month it snows in Santa Fe?

May is the last month it regularly snows in Santa Fe, New Mexico. During 0.6 snowfall days, in May, Santa Fe aggregates 0.63" of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May in Santa Fe?

In May, the average day length is 14h and 4min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May in Santa Fe?

On the first day of May in Santa Fe, New Mexico, sunrise is at 6:11 am and sunset at 7:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:49 am and sunset at 8:13 pm MDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Santa Fe?

The average sunshine duration in May in Santa Fe is 11.8h.

What is the UV index intensity in May in Santa Fe?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Santa Fe, New Mexico, is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Santa Fe, NM

Average temperature in May - Santa Fe, NM
  • Average high temperature in May: 68.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 43.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (21.6°F).

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Average pressure in May
Santa Fe, NM

Average pressure in May - Santa Fe, NM
  • Average pressure in May: 29.9"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.88"Hg).

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Average wind speed in May
Santa Fe, NM

Average wind speed in May - Santa Fe, NM
  • Average wind speed in May: 8.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.8mph).

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Average humidity in May
Santa Fe, NM

Average humidity in May - Santa Fe, NM
  • Average humidity in May: 34%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (67%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (32%).

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Average rainfall in May
Santa Fe, NM

Average rainfall in May - Santa Fe, NM
  • Average rainfall in May: 0.63"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.73").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (0.55").

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Average rainfall days in May
Santa Fe, NM

Average rainfall days in May - Santa Fe, NM
  • Average rainfall days in May: 7.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (3.4 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Santa Fe, NM

Average snowfall in May - Santa Fe, NM
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.63"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (5.71").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in May
Santa Fe, NM

Average snowfall days in May - Santa Fe, 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).

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Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Santa Fe, NM

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Santa Fe, NM
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 1min

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 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 7h and 6min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Santa Fe, NM

Average sunshine days in May - Santa Fe, NM
  • Average sunshine days in May: 18.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.8 days).

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Average UV index in May
Santa Fe, NM

Average UV index in May - Santa Fe, NM
  • Average UV index in May: 5

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in May
Santa Fe, NM

Average cloud cover in May - Santa Fe, NM
  • Average cloud cover in May: 12

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 21).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 10).

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Average visibility in May
Santa Fe, NM

Average visibility in May - Santa Fe, 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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