May weather forecastThoreau, NM
May
Weather in May
May, the last month of the spring in Thoreau, is a pleasant month, with an average temperature varying between 68.9°F (20.5°C) and 45.1°F (7.3°C).Temperature
With the onset of May, Thoreau observes a minor temperature ascent, with the average high-temperature adjusting from April's moderate 60.4°F (15.8°C) to a pleasant 68.9°F (20.5°C). Thoreau's average low-temperature for the month of May denotes a significant decline from the daily high, recording at a chilly 45.1°F (7.3°C).Humidity
In May, the average relative humidity is 31%.Rainfall
In May, the rain falls for 6.3 days. Throughout May, 0.39" (10mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 85.5 rainfall days, and 9.37" (238mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
In Thoreau, snow does not fall in May through September.Daylight
In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 3min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:20 am and sunset at 7:59 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:59 am and sunset at 8:22 pm MDT.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine is 11.5h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in May in Thoreau is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 5 in May interprets into the following recommendations:
Exercise prevention - Precautions against solar damage are endorsed. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Thoreau, NM
- Average high temperature in May: 68.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.7°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 45.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.7°F).
Average pressure in May
Thoreau, NM
- Average pressure in May: 29.89"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.18"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are April, May and June (29.89"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Thoreau, NM
- Average wind speed in May: 10.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.3mph).
Average humidity in May
Thoreau, NM
- Average humidity in May: 31%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (69%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (26%).
Average rainfall in May
Thoreau, NM
- Average rainfall in May: 0.39"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.77").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.35").
Average rainfall days in May
Thoreau, NM
- Average rainfall days in May: 6.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.5 days).
Average snowfall in May
Thoreau, NM
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.09").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Thoreau, NM
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Thoreau, 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 30min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 6h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in May
Thoreau, NM
- Average sunshine days in May: 22.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (24.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (10.5 days).
Average UV index in May
Thoreau, 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).
Average cloud cover in May
Thoreau, NM
- Average cloud cover in May: 13
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 25).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and October (Cloud cover 12).
Average visibility in May
Thoreau, 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).





