May weather forecast
Salt Gap, TX

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is another warm month in Salt Gap, Texas, with an average temperature varying between 85.5°F (29.7°C) and 64°F (17.8°C).

Temperature

Salt Gap in May denotes a subtle temperature transition, adjusting from an average high of 79.3°F (26.3°C) in April to a still moderately hot 85.5°F (29.7°C). In the month of May, Salt Gap's average low-temperature falls to an enjoyable 64°F (17.8°C).

Heat index

For May, the heat index is computed to be a tropical 89.6°F (32°C). Extended exposure and activity might lead to tiredness, potentially resulting in heat cramps.
Given the heat index, its values are aligned with shaded sites and gentle winds. Exposure to direct sunshine can increase heat index values by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', integrates the air's temperature and its humidity to showcase the felt temperature by people. A person's impression of weather can be swayed by numerous aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. It is essential to realize that direct sunlight can escalate the perceived temperature, increasing the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are largely significant for babies and toddlers. Young ones are generally more prone to risk than adults due to their reduced ability to sweat. Their large skin surface area relative to their diminutive bodies and elevated heat production from their activities further enhance this risk.

Humidity

May, November and December, with an average relative humidity of 60%, are the most humid months in Salt Gap.

Rainfall

May is the month with the most rainfall in Salt Gap. Rain falls for 13.8 days and accumulates 2.4" (61mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Salt Gap, snow does not fall in April through October.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Salt Gap is 13h and 46min.
On the first day of May in Salt Gap, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 8:18 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 8:37 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine in Salt Gap, Texas, is 10h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Salt Gap, Texas, are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 7 in May translates into the following instructions:
Persist in precautions and follow sun safety policies. Keeping sunburn at bay is imperative. Avoid direct Sun exposure and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak, but keep in mind that not all shade structures provide complete protection. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays.
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Frequently asked questions

Is it hot in Salt Gap during May?

The high-temperature, in May, in Salt Gap, is 85.5°F (29.7°C), while the low-temperature averages to 64°F (17.8°C). In May, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is computed to be 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the most humid month in Salt Gap?

May, November and December, with an average relative humidity of 60%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in May in Salt Gap?

The average relative humidity in May in Salt Gap, Texas, is 60%.

What is the rainiest month in Salt Gap?

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 13.8 days and typically aggregates up to 2.4" (61mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in May in Salt Gap?

In Salt Gap, Texas, in May, it is raining for 13.8 days, with typically 2.4" (61mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow in Salt Gap?

In Salt Gap, snow does not fall in April through October.

What is the average length of the day in May in Salt Gap?

In May, the average day length in Salt Gap, Texas, is 13h and 46min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Salt Gap?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 8:18 pm. On the last day of the month, in Salt Gap, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 8:37 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Salt Gap?

In May, the average sunshine duration in Salt Gap is 10h.

What are the months with the highest UV index in Salt Gap?

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

What is the UV index intensity in May in Salt Gap?

In Salt Gap, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Salt Gap, TX

Average temperature in May - Salt Gap, TX
  • Average high temperature in May: 85.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (95.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (58.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 64°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (74.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (39.7°F).

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Average pressure in May
Salt Gap, TX

Average pressure in May - Salt Gap, TX
  • Average pressure in May: 29.88"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are May and June (29.88"Hg).

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Average wind speed in May
Salt Gap, TX

Average wind speed in May - Salt Gap, TX
  • Average wind speed in May: 12.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (13.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (9.1mph).

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Average humidity in May
Salt Gap, TX

Average humidity in May - Salt Gap, TX
  • Average humidity in May: 60%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, November and December (60%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (49%).

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Average rainfall in May
Salt Gap, TX

Average rainfall in May - Salt Gap, TX
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.4"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.4").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.71").

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Average rainfall days in May
Salt Gap, TX

Average rainfall days in May - Salt Gap, TX
  • Average rainfall days in May: 13.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (13.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.9 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Salt Gap, TX

Average snowfall in May - Salt Gap, TX
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (0.71").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in May
Salt Gap, TX

Average snowfall days in May - Salt Gap, TX
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Salt Gap, TX

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Salt Gap, TX
  • Average daylight in May: 13h and 5min

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

  • Average sunshine in May: 10h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 18min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Salt Gap, TX

Average sunshine days in May - Salt Gap, TX
  • Average sunshine days in May: 13.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (24.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (13.5 days).

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Average UV index in May
Salt Gap, TX

Average UV index in May - Salt Gap, TX
  • Average UV index in May: 7

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

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Average cloud cover in May
Salt Gap, TX

Average cloud cover in May - Salt Gap, TX
  • Average cloud cover in May: 29

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 30).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 18).

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Average visibility in May
Salt Gap, TX

Average visibility in May - Salt Gap, TX
  • 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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