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
White Sands's weather in May shows a minor rise in the average high-temperature, moving slightly up from April's 75.4°F (24.1°C) to a still warm 82.8°F (28.2°C). Contrasted against daytime highs, White Sands records an average nighttime low of 58.3°F (14.6°C) in May.Humidity
The months with the lowest humidity are April and May, with an average relative humidity of 23%.Rainfall
In May, in White Sands, the rain falls for 4.8 days. Throughout May, 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In White Sands, during the entire year, the rain falls for 93.3 days and collects up to 13.66" (347mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
March through October are months without snowfall.Daylight
The average length of the day in May in White Sands is 13h and 50min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:18 am and sunset at 7:47 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:59 am and sunset at 8:07 pm MDT.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine in White Sands is 11.6h.UV index
In White Sands, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: In May, the UV index of 6 transforms into the following advice:
Act on precautions and pay attention to sun safety recommendations. Avoidance of sunburn is obligatory. 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. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely.
Frequently asked questions
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How many hours of sunshine does White Sands have in May?
What is the UV index reading in May in White Sands?
Average temperature in May
White Sands, NM
- Average high temperature in May: 82.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (92.7°F).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and December (52.9°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 58.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (35.2°F).
Average pressure in May
White Sands, 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
White Sands, NM
- Average wind speed in May: 9.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (5.4mph).
Average humidity in May
White Sands, NM
- Average humidity in May: 23%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (51%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (23%).
Average rainfall in May
White Sands, NM
- Average rainfall in May: 0.75"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.56").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (0.35").
Average rainfall days in May
White Sands, NM
- Average rainfall days in May: 4.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4 days).
Average snowfall in May
White Sands, NM
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (0.98").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in May
White Sands, NM
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (1.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
White Sands, NM
- Average daylight in May: 13h and 5min
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 4min
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 0min).
Average sunshine days in May
White Sands, NM
- Average sunshine days in May: 24.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (25.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.5 days).
Average UV index in May
White Sands, NM
- Average UV index in May: 6
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
White Sands, NM
- Average cloud cover in May: 10
The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 20).
The months with the least cloud cover are May and June (Cloud cover 10).
Average visibility in May
White Sands, 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).
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