May weather forecastSocorro, NM
May
Weather in May
The month of May is marked by a surge of warmth, as Socorro readies itself for the summer. The city sees a greater percentage of sunlit days in comparison to the earlier months. Rainfall remains sporadic, offering brief moments of relief from the steadily rising mercury. The disappearance of snow and the radiant sunshine confirms the arrival of early summer. The climbing temperatures are evident, reaching a high point of 76.8°F (24.9°C), with nights proving much warmer than previous months at 52.9°F (11.6°C).Temperature
May in Socorro showcases a minor temperature ascent, adjusting from April's agreeable 69.6°F (20.9°C) to a moderately hot 76.8°F (24.9°C). Socorro anticipates a pronounced temperature drop from daily highs during the nights of May, with an average low of 52.9°F (11.6°C).Humidity
The months with the lowest humidity in Socorro are April through June, with an average relative humidity of 25%.Rainfall
In May, the rain falls for 5.3 days. Throughout May, 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Socorro, during the entire year, the rain falls for 90.7 days and collects up to 9.8" (249mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
In Socorro, snow does not fall in April through October.Daylight
In Socorro, New Mexico, the average length of the day in May is 13h and 57min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:17 am and sunset at 7:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:57 am and sunset at 8:13 pm MDT.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine is 11.7h.UV index
In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: An average maximum UV index of 6 in May leads to these recommendations:
Incorporate safeguards and honour sun safety principles. Protection from skin and eye damage is obligatory. Limit direct sun exposure and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the time of the most intense UV radiation, noting that shade structures may not provide total sun protection. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly.
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Average temperature in May
Socorro, NM
- Average high temperature in May: 76.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (88.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (47.8°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 52.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (29.8°F).
Average pressure in May
Socorro, NM
- Average pressure in May: 29.88"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are April, May and June (29.88"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Socorro, NM
- Average wind speed in May: 9.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6mph).
Average humidity in May
Socorro, NM
- Average humidity in May: 25%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (54%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, May and June (25%).
Average rainfall in May
Socorro, NM
- Average rainfall in May: 0.59"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.73").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (0.39").
Average rainfall days in May
Socorro, NM
- Average rainfall days in May: 5.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (3.6 days).
Average snowfall in May
Socorro, NM
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (1.46").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Socorro, NM
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (2.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Socorro, NM
- Average daylight in May: 13h and 54min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).
- Average sunshine in May: 11h and 42min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 7h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in May
Socorro, NM
- Average sunshine days in May: 24.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (25.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (10.7 days).
Average UV index in May
Socorro, NM
- Average UV index in May: 6
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
Socorro, NM
- Average cloud cover in May: 12
The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 19).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 11).
Average visibility in May
Socorro, 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).
