May weather forecast
Cañones, NM

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is an agreeable month in Cañones, New Mexico, with an average temperature varying between 69.1°F (20.6°C) and 41.9°F (5.5°C).

Temperature

The shift into May brings an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a moderate 60.1°F (15.6°C) in April to an agreeable 69.1°F (20.6°C). Nightfall in May introduces a considerable dip in temperature, settling at an average of 41.9°F (5.5°C).

Humidity

In Cañones, the average relative humidity in May is 35%.

Rainfall

In Cañones, during May, the rain falls for 6.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation. In Cañones, during the entire year, the rain falls for 89.9 days and collects up to 7.76" (197mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows in Cañones, New Mexico. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Cañones aggregates 0.2" (5mm) of snow. In Cañones, during the entire year, snow falls for 25.9 days and aggregates up to 9.33" (237mm) of snow.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 6min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:11 am and sunset at 7:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:49 am and sunset at 8:17 pm MDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 11.8h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In May, the average maximum UV index of 5 translates into the following recommendations:
Heed the precautions - Protecting the skin and eyes from damage is compulsory. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Be informed! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly doubled due to the reflection from snow.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures in Cañones?

In Cañones, 69.1°F (20.6°C) is the average high-temperature and 41.9°F (5.5°C) is the average low-temperature during May.

What is the average humidity in May in Cañones?

In Cañones, New Mexico, the average relative humidity in May is 35%.

How much does it rain in Cañones in May?

In Cañones, New Mexico, during May, the rain falls for 6.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation.

What is the last month it snows in Cañones?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Cañones aggregates 0.2" (5mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Cañones have in May?

The average day length in May is 14h and 6min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Cañones?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:11 am and sunset at 7:53 pm. On the last day of the month, in Cañones, sunrise is at 5:49 am and sunset at 8:17 pm MDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Cañones?

In May, the average sunshine duration in Cañones, New Mexico, is 11.8h.

How high is the UV index in May in Cañones?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Cañones, NM

Average temperature in May - Cañones, NM
  • Average high temperature in May: 69.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 41.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (19.8°F).

Average pressure in May
Cañones, NM

Average pressure in May - Cañones, NM
  • Average pressure in May: 29.9"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Cañones, NM

Average wind speed in May - Cañones, NM
  • Average wind speed in May: 7.6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are April and May (7.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).

Average humidity in May
Cañones, NM

Average humidity in May - Cañones, NM
  • Average humidity in May: 35%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (70%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (32%).

Average rainfall in May
Cañones, NM

Average rainfall in May - Cañones, NM
  • Average rainfall in May: 0.59"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.73").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February and April (0.35").

Average rainfall days in May
Cañones, NM

Average rainfall days in May - Cañones, NM
  • Average rainfall days in May: 6.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.7 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and November (3.7 days).

Average snowfall in May
Cañones, NM

Average snowfall in May - Cañones, NM
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.2"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.01").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Cañones, NM

Average snowfall days in May - Cañones, NM
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Cañones, NM

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Cañones, NM
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 11h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 7h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in May
Cañones, NM

Average sunshine days in May - Cañones, NM
  • Average sunshine days in May: 20.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (24.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.1 days).

Average UV index in May
Cañones, NM

Average UV index in May - Cañones, NM
  • Average UV index in May: 5

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Cañones, NM

Average cloud cover in May - Cañones, NM
  • Average cloud cover in May: 13

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 23).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 10).

Average visibility in May
Cañones, NM

Average visibility in May - Cañones, 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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