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
Carlsbad observes a slight uplift in the average high-temperature with the onset of May, adjusting from April's warm 78.8°F (26°C) to a tropical 86.2°F (30.1°C). Carlsbad experiences a substantial decline from the daytime high temperatures in May, settling on an average low of 62.4°F (16.9°C).Humidity
In Carlsbad, the average relative humidity in May is 30%.Rainfall
In Carlsbad, during May, the rain falls for 6.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation. In Carlsbad, during the entire year, the rain falls for 78.1 days and collects up to 9.72" (247mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
In Carlsbad, snow does not fall in April through October.Daylight
In May, the average length of the day in Carlsbad is 13h and 50min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:09 am and sunset at 7:38 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:50 am and sunset at 7:58 pm MDT.
Sunshine
In Carlsbad, the average sunshine in May is 11.6h.UV index
May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: In May, a daily UV index of 7 turns into the following recommendations:
Escape overexposure. People with light skin may incur burns in fewer than 20 minutes. The Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this period. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects.
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Average temperature in May
Carlsbad, NM
- Average high temperature in May: 86.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (95°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (56.3°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 62.4°F
The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (74.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (37.2°F).
Average pressure in May
Carlsbad, NM
- Average pressure in May: 29.85"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.83"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Carlsbad, NM
- Average wind speed in May: 11.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are January and December (8.4mph).
Average humidity in May
Carlsbad, NM
- Average humidity in May: 30%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (48%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (26%).
Average rainfall in May
Carlsbad, NM
- Average rainfall in May: 0.83"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is September (1.85").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.16").
Average rainfall days in May
Carlsbad, NM
- Average rainfall days in May: 6.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (12.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.4 days).
Average snowfall in May
Carlsbad, NM
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (0.67").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Carlsbad, NM
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (1.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Carlsbad, 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 months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 7h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in May
Carlsbad, NM
- Average sunshine days in May: 22.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (26.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (14.3 days).
Average UV index in May
Carlsbad, NM
- 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).
Average cloud cover in May
Carlsbad, NM
- Average cloud cover in May: 13
The months with the most cloud cover are September and December (Cloud cover 19).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 11).
Average visibility in May
Carlsbad, 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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