May weather forecastUniversity Park, NM

May

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in University Park, is another warm month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 83.5°F (28.6°C) and 59.4°F (15.2°C).

Temperature

University Park's weather in May shows a minor rise in the average high-temperature, moving slightly up from April's 76.3°F (24.6°C) to a still moderately hot 83.5°F (28.6°C). May witnesses a substantial contrast between the daytime highs and the average low of 59.4°F (15.2°C).

Humidity

The months with the lowest humidity are April and May, with an average relative humidity of 22%.

Rainfall

In University Park, during May, the rain falls for 2.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.31" (8mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 84.4 rainfall days, and 9.72" (247mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In University Park, snow does not fall in March through October.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 13h and 49min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:19 am and sunset at 7:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:01 am and sunset at 8:08 pm MDT.

Sunshine

In University Park, the average sunshine in May is 11.8h.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 7 transforms into these recommendations:
Sustain precautions and conform to sun safety norms. Preventing sunburn is necessary. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation. Limit direct exposure to the Sun during these hours. Outfit yourself in sun-safe attire, like long sleeves, pants, a hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses.

Frequently asked questions

During May, University Park experiences an average high-temperature of 83.5°F (28.6°C) and a low-temperature of 59.4°F (15.2°C).

April and May, with an average relative humidity of 22%, are the least humid months in University Park.

In May, the average relative humidity is 22%.

In University Park, during May, the rain falls for 2.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.31" (8mm) of precipitation.

In University Park, New Mexico, snow does not fall in March through October.

The average day length in May is 13h and 49min.

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:19 am and sunset at 7:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:01 am and sunset at 8:08 pm MDT.

In University Park, the average sunshine duration in May is 11.8h.

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index.

In University Park, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
University Park, NM

  • Average high temperature in May: 83.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (93.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (53.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 59.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (73.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (36.1°F).

Average pressure in May
University Park, NM

  • Average pressure in May: 29.85"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.83"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
University Park, NM

  • Average wind speed in May: 9.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (6mph).

Average humidity in May
University Park, NM

  • Average humidity in May: 22%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (50%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (22%).

Average rainfall in May
University Park, NM

  • Average rainfall in May: 0.31"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.28").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (0.12").

Average rainfall days in May
University Park, NM

  • Average rainfall days in May: 2.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is May (2.8 days).

Average snowfall in May
University Park, NM

  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (0.67").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in May
University Park, NM

  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (1.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
University Park, NM

  • Average daylight in May: 13h and 48min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 11h and 48min

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
University Park, NM

  • Average sunshine days in May: 26.2 days

The months with the most sunshine days are January and April (26.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.3 days).

Average UV index in May
University Park, NM

  • Average UV index in May: 7

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in May
University Park, NM

  • Average cloud cover in May: 8

The months with the most cloud cover are July and December (Cloud cover 18).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 8).

Average visibility in May
University Park, 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).