May weather forecastWhite Sands National Monument, NM
May
Weather in May
Embracing the heart of spring, May presents an excellent time to visit the White Sands National Monument. The temperature continues its upward ascension, bringing along longer days and shorter nights. Rainfall remains relatively consistent with the onset of warmer weather. Climatic conditions soar to sweltering heights, with temperatures hitting a summer preview of 88.1°F (31.2°C). With warmer temperatures transforming the environment, the dunes' beauty evolves throughout the month.Temperature
With the transition into May, White Sands National Monument experiences a subtle uplift in average high-temperatures, adjusting from a warm 79.5°F (26.4°C) in April to a tropical 88.2°F (31.2°C). White Sands National Monument registers a prominent dip from daytime highs, with an average of 48.6°F (9.2°C) during the nights of May.Rainfall
In White Sands National Monument, in May, it is raining for 2 days, with typically 0.39" (10mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 42 rainfall days, and 9.02" (229mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
In White Sands National Monument, snow does not fall in April through October.Daylight
In White Sands National Monument, the average length of the day in May is 13h and 52min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:17 am and sunset at 7:47 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:58 am and sunset at 8:08 pm MDT.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
White Sands National Monument, NM
- Average high temperature in May: 88.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (97.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (56.7°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 48.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (21.7°F).
Average rainfall in May
White Sands National Monument, NM
- Average rainfall in May: 0.4"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.8").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are March and April (0.3").
Average rainfall days in May
White Sands National Monument, NM
- Average rainfall days in May: 2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (7 days).
The months with the least rainy days are March, April, May and November (2 days).
Average snowfall in May
White Sands National Monument, NM
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (1").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average daylight in May
White Sands National Monument, NM
- Average daylight in May: 13h and 54min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).
