May weather forecast
Cedar Crest, NM

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a pleasant month in Cedar Crest, New Mexico, with temperature in the range of an average low of 47.5°F (8.6°C) and an average high of 72.5°F (22.5°C).

Temperature

May sees a marginal temperature increase, moving from an enjoyable 64.4°F (18°C) in April to an agreeable 72.5°F (22.5°C). Cedar Crest documents a substantial deviation from daytime highs with a consistent low-temperature of 47.5°F (8.6°C) during May nights.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 32%.

Rainfall

In Cedar Crest, in May, during 5.9 rainfall days, 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 86.6 rainfall days, and 11.34" (288mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows in Cedar Crest. During 0.6 snowfall days, in May, Cedar Crest aggregates 0.98" (25mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 26 snowfall days, and 16.89" (429mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 1min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:13 am and sunset at 7:51 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:52 am and sunset at 8:14 pm MDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 11.8h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 5 during May translates into the following directions:
Preventative actions are necessary - Recommendations to ward off sunburn are given. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely. Be on the lookout! Nearly twofold UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by snow.

Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures?

In May, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 72.5°F (22.5°C) and 47.5°F (8.6°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in May?

In May, the average relative humidity is 32%.

How many days does it rain in May in Cedar Crest?

In Cedar Crest, during May, the rain falls for 5.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.6 snowfall days, in May, Cedar Crest aggregates 0.98" (25mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Cedar Crest have in May?

In May, the average day length is 14h and 1min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May?

On the first day of May in Cedar Crest, sunrise is at 6:13 am and sunset at 7:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:52 am and sunset at 8:14 pm MDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Cedar Crest have in May?

In Cedar Crest, the average sunshine duration in May is 11.8h.

What is the UV index reading in May?

In Cedar Crest, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Cedar Crest, NM

Average temperature in May - Cedar Crest, NM
  • Average high temperature in May: 72.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (41.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 47.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.2°F).

Average pressure in May
Cedar Crest, NM

Average pressure in May - Cedar Crest, 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 April (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Cedar Crest, NM

Average wind speed in May - Cedar Crest, NM
  • Average wind speed in May: 10.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.8mph).

Average humidity in May
Cedar Crest, NM

Average humidity in May - Cedar Crest, NM
  • Average humidity in May: 32%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (65%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (30%).

Average rainfall in May
Cedar Crest, NM

Average rainfall in May - Cedar Crest, NM
  • Average rainfall in May: 0.59"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.32").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.47").

Average rainfall days in May
Cedar Crest, NM

Average rainfall days in May - Cedar Crest, NM
  • Average rainfall days in May: 5.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.2 days).

Average snowfall in May
Cedar Crest, NM

Average snowfall in May - Cedar Crest, NM
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.98"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.41").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Cedar Crest, NM

Average snowfall days in May - Cedar Crest, NM
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (7.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Cedar Crest, NM

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Cedar Crest, NM
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 11h and 5min

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

Average sunshine days in May
Cedar Crest, NM

Average sunshine days in May - Cedar Crest, NM
  • Average sunshine days in May: 22.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (24.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9 days).

Average UV index in May
Cedar Crest, NM

Average UV index in May - Cedar Crest, NM
  • Average UV index in May: 5

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

Average cloud cover in May
Cedar Crest, NM

Average cloud cover in May - Cedar Crest, NM
  • Average cloud cover in May: 12

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 22).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 11).

Average visibility in May
Cedar Crest, NM

Average visibility in May - Cedar Crest, 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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