May weather forecast
Apache Creek, NM

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a comfortable month in Apache Creek, New Mexico, with an average temperature fluctuating between 66.7°F (19.3°C) and 41.2°F (5.1°C).

Temperature

The start of May brings a subtle rise in the average high-temperature, moving from a moderate 59.2°F (15.1°C) in April to a comfortable 66.7°F (19.3°C). May presents a pronounced divergence from daily peak temperatures, with the average low-temperature of 41.2°F (5.1°C).

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 33%.

Rainfall

In Apache Creek, New Mexico, in May, during 5.2 rainfall days, 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Apache Creek, during the entire year, the rain falls for 105.2 days and collects up to 20.71" (526mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.8 snowfall days, in May, Apache Creek aggregates 0.39" (10mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 35.4 snowfall days, and 28.98" (736mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Apache Creek, the average length of the day in May is 13h and 56min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:24 am and sunset at 7:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:04 am and sunset at 8:19 pm MDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 11.5h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Apache Creek are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 5 in May converts into the following recommendations:
Make use of precautions - It is urged to ward off sun damage. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Aug 19, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures?

The high-temperature, in May, in Apache Creek, is 66.7°F (19.3°C), while the low-temperature averages to 41.2°F (5.1°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

In May, the average relative humidity is 33%.

How many days does it rain in May?

In Apache Creek, in May, it is raining for 5.2 days, with typically 0.87" (22mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.8 snowfall days, in May, Apache Creek aggregates 0.39" (10mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Apache Creek have in May?

In May, the average day length in Apache Creek is 13h and 56min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:24 am and sunset at 7:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:04 am and sunset at 8:19 pm MDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Apache Creek?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 11.5h.

What are the months with the highest UV index?

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index.

What is the UV index reading in May?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Apache Creek, NM

Average temperature in May - Apache Creek, NM
  • Average high temperature in May: 66.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (78.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 41.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (55.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.8°F).

Average pressure in May
Apache Creek, NM

Average pressure in May - Apache Creek, NM
  • Average pressure in May: 29.89"Hg

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

Average wind speed in May
Apache Creek, NM

Average wind speed in May - Apache Creek, NM
  • Average wind speed in May: 9.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).

Average humidity in May
Apache Creek, NM

Average humidity in May - Apache Creek, NM
  • Average humidity in May: 33%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (67%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (29%).

Average rainfall in May
Apache Creek, NM

Average rainfall in May - Apache Creek, NM
  • Average rainfall in May: 0.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (5.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (0.59").

Average rainfall days in May
Apache Creek, NM

Average rainfall days in May - Apache Creek, NM
  • Average rainfall days in May: 5.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (25.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.5 days).

Average snowfall in May
Apache Creek, NM

Average snowfall in May - Apache Creek, NM
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.39"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (7.87").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Apache Creek, NM

Average snowfall days in May - Apache Creek, NM
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (8.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Apache Creek, NM

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Apache Creek, NM
  • Average daylight in May: 13h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 11h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in May
Apache Creek, NM

Average sunshine days in May - Apache Creek, NM
  • Average sunshine days in May: 23.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (24.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (4 days).

Average UV index in May
Apache Creek, NM

Average UV index in May - Apache Creek, NM
  • Average UV index in May: 5

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Apache Creek, NM

Average cloud cover in May - Apache Creek, NM
  • Average cloud cover in May: 13

The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 27).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 12).

Average visibility in May
Apache Creek, NM

Average visibility in May - Apache Creek, 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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