May weather forecast
Carrizozo, NM

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Carrizozo, is a pleasant month, with an average temperature ranging between min 48.6°F (9.2°C) and max 71.8°F (22.1°C).

Temperature

The arrival of May introduces a minor uplift in high-temperatures, adjusting from a comfortable 64.9°F (18.3°C) in April to a pleasant 71.8°F (22.1°C). Despite drastic daily temperature oscillations, Carrizozo cools down to an average low-temperature of 48.6°F (9.2°C) in May.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 32%.

Rainfall

In Carrizozo, in May, it is raining for 7.1 days, with typically 0.91" (23mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Carrizozo, during the entire year, the rain falls for 103.5 days and collects up to 18.03" (458mm) of precipitation.

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, Carrizozo 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 in Carrizozo is 13h and 55min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:13 am and sunset at 7:47 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:54 am and sunset at 8:08 pm MDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 11.4h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 5 in May translates into the following instructions:
Guard yourself - Avoiding sunburn is suggested. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature?

The high-temperature, in May, in Carrizozo, is 71.8°F (22.1°C), while the low-temperature averages to 48.6°F (9.2°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

In May, the average relative humidity in Carrizozo, New Mexico, is 32%.

How much does it rain in May?

In May, the rain falls for 7.1 days. Throughout May, 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the last month it snows in Carrizozo?

May is the last month it regularly snows in Carrizozo. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Carrizozo aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May?

In May, the average day length is 13h and 55min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:13 am and sunset at 7:47 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:54 am and sunset at 8:08 pm MDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

In Carrizozo, the average sunshine duration in May is 11.4h.

How high is the UV index in May?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average snowfall days
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in May
Carrizozo, NM

Average temperature in May - Carrizozo, 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
Carrizozo, NM

Average pressure in May - Carrizozo, 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
Carrizozo, NM

Average wind speed in May - Carrizozo, 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
Carrizozo, NM

Average humidity in May - Carrizozo, 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
Carrizozo, NM

Average rainfall in May - Carrizozo, 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
Carrizozo, NM

Average rainfall days in May - Carrizozo, 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
Carrizozo, NM

Average snowfall in May - Carrizozo, 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
Carrizozo, NM

Average snowfall days in May - Carrizozo, 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
Carrizozo, NM

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Carrizozo, 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: 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
Carrizozo, NM

Average sunshine days in May - Carrizozo, 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
Carrizozo, NM

Average UV index in May - Carrizozo, 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
Carrizozo, NM

Average cloud cover in May - Carrizozo, 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
Carrizozo, NM

Average visibility in May - Carrizozo, 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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