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
May's arrival in Taos signals a temperature shift, moving from a fresh 53.2°F (11.8°C) in April to a refreshing 62.6°F (17°C). May, marked by an average low-temperature of 34.2°F (1.2°C), indicates a large temperature drop from the daytime peak.Humidity
In May, the average relative humidity is 43%.Rainfall
In Taos, during May, the rain falls for 6 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation. In Taos, during the entire year, the rain falls for 82.8 days and collects up to 11.06" (281mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Taos, New Mexico, are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows in Taos. During 0.9 snowfall days, in May, Taos aggregates 0.87" (22mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Taos, there are 37.3 snowfall days, and 26.14" (664mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In May, the average length of the day in Taos is 14h and 7min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:07 am and sunset at 7:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:45 am and sunset at 8:14 pm MDT.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine in Taos, New Mexico, is 11.5h.UV index
In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: An average UV index of 4 in May transforms into this advice:
Prioritize safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are shared. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.
Frequently asked questions
What is the temperature in May in Taos?
What is the average humidity in May in Taos?
How many days does it rain in May in Taos?
What is the last month it snows in Taos?
How many hours of daylight does Taos have in May?
What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Taos?
How long on average sun shines in May in Taos?
What is the UV index reading in May in Taos?
Average temperature in May
Taos, NM
- Average high temperature in May: 62.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.7°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 34.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (48.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (11.5°F).
Average pressure in May
Taos, NM
- Average pressure in May: 29.9"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.89"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Taos, NM
- Average wind speed in May: 7.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.9mph).
Average humidity in May
Taos, NM
- Average humidity in May: 43%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (40%).
Average rainfall in May
Taos, NM
- Average rainfall in May: 0.47"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.23").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.43").
Average rainfall days in May
Taos, NM
- Average rainfall days in May: 6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (1.4 days).
Average snowfall in May
Taos, NM
- Average snowfall in May: 0.87"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (5.63").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Taos, NM
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Taos, NM
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 1min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).
- Average sunshine in May: 11h and 3min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 6h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in May
Taos, NM
- Average sunshine days in May: 23 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (25.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.3 days).
Average UV index in May
Taos, NM
- Average UV index in May: 4
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
Taos, NM
- Average cloud cover in May: 16
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 32).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 13).
Average visibility in May
Taos, NM
- Average visibility in May: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and December (5mi).
Taos, New Mexico, USA
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