May weather forecastSouth Valley, NM
May
Weather in May
The last month of the spring, May, is a warm month in South Valley, New Mexico, with an average temperature varying between 50°F (10°C) and 75.2°F (24°C).Temperature
May's arrival signals a modest temperature shift, moving from a refreshing 66.7°F (19.3°C) in April to a warm 75.2°F (24°C). Nighttime temperatures throughout May register a significant deviation from the day's highs, averaging at a cool 50°F (10°C).Humidity
In South Valley, the average relative humidity in May is 28%.Rainfall
In May, the rain falls for 5.8 days. Throughout May, 0.39" (10mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In South Valley, during the entire year, the rain falls for 87.6 days and collects up to 8.23" (209mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
May through September are months without snowfall.Daylight
In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 1min.On the first day of May in South Valley, New Mexico, sunrise is at 6:14 am and sunset at 7:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:53 am and sunset at 8:15 pm MDT.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine in South Valley is 11.8h.UV index
In South Valley, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 6 transforms into these recommendations:
Guard against overexposure. Protection from sun-induced harm is essential. Seek shade and limit direct sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation. Keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not offer complete sun protection. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear.
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Average temperature in May
South Valley, NM
- Average high temperature in May: 75.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.6°F).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and December (43.9°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 50°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.1°F).
Average pressure in May
South Valley, NM
- Average pressure in May: 29.89"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are April and May (29.89"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
South Valley, NM
- Average wind speed in May: 9.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.8mph).
Average humidity in May
South Valley, NM
- Average humidity in May: 28%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (61%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (27%).
Average rainfall in May
South Valley, NM
- Average rainfall in May: 0.39"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.73").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is March (0.35").
Average rainfall days in May
South Valley, NM
- Average rainfall days in May: 5.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (3.8 days).
Average snowfall in May
South Valley, NM
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.44").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
South Valley, NM
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (4.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
South Valley, 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 48min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 7h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in May
South Valley, NM
- Average sunshine days in May: 23.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (24.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.4 days).
Average UV index in May
South Valley, NM
- Average UV index in May: 6
The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
South Valley, NM
- Average cloud cover in May: 12
The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 20).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 10).
Average visibility in May
South Valley, 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).
