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
May's onset witnesses a minor shift in the average high-temperature, moving from a refreshing 64.9°F (18.3°C) in April to a pleasant 71.8°F (22.1°C). Capitan's temperature exhibits a stark contrast from daytime to nighttime, averaging lows of 48.6°F (9.2°C) in May.Humidity
In Capitan, the average relative humidity in May is 32%.Rainfall
In May, the rain falls for 7.1 days. Throughout May, 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 103.5 rainfall days, and 18.03" (458mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Capitan aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 19.8 snowfall days, and 12.05" (306mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In May, the average length of the day is 13h and 55min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:12 am and sunset at 7:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:53 am and sunset at 8:07 pm MDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May in Capitan is 11.4h.UV index
In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 5 in May interprets into the following recommendations:
Undertake precautions - Guarding against sun damage is counselled. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in May
Capitan, NM
- Average high temperature in May: 71.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (81.7°F).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and December (45.3°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 48.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27°F).
Average pressure in May
Capitan, NM
- Average pressure in May: 29.86"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Capitan, NM
- Average wind speed in May: 10.7mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6mph).
Average humidity in May
Capitan, NM
- Average humidity in May: 32%
The months with the highest relative humidity are September and December (57%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (30%).
Average rainfall in May
Capitan, NM
- Average rainfall in May: 0.91"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.41").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.35").
Average rainfall days in May
Capitan, NM
- Average rainfall days in May: 7.1 days
The months with the highest number of rainy days are July and August (20.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.1 days).
Average snowfall in May
Capitan, NM
- Average snowfall in May: 0.04"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.46").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Capitan, NM
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (4.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Capitan, NM
- Average daylight in May: 13h and 5min
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).
- Average sunshine in May: 11h and 2min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in May
Capitan, NM
- Average sunshine days in May: 21.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (25.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (6.5 days).
Average UV index in May
Capitan, 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, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
Capitan, NM
- Average cloud cover in May: 14
The months with the most cloud cover are July and December (Cloud cover 22).
The months with the least cloud cover are April, May, June, October and November (Cloud cover 14).
Average visibility in May
Capitan, 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).
Capitan, New Mexico, USA
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