May weather forecast
Cerro, NM

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a refreshing month in Cerro, New Mexico, with an average temperature fluctuating between 36°F (2.2°C) and 61.5°F (16.4°C).

Temperature

May sees a temperature increase, moving from a cool 51.6°F (10.9°C) in April to a refreshing 61.5°F (16.4°C). In Cerro, the average temperature during the nights of May marks a significant drop from the daily high, settling at a cold 36°F (2.2°C).

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 42%.

Rainfall

In Cerro, during May, the rain falls for 9.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation. In Cerro, during the entire year, the rain falls for 105.1 days and collects up to 13.82" (351mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 3.3 snowfall days, in May, Cerro aggregates 2.09" (53mm) of snow. In Cerro, during the entire year, snow falls for 64.8 days and aggregates up to 43.15" (1096mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 9min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:07 am and sunset at 7:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:44 am and sunset at 8:15 pm MDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 11.6h.

UV index

In Cerro, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In May, a regular UV index of 4 translates into these guidelines:
Act with care - The need to guard against sun damage is communicated. Sun's radiation is most powerful around mid-day, so it's best to limit outdoor activities during this time. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.
Updated: Aug 15, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures?

The average high-temperature, in May, in Cerro, is 61.5°F (16.4°C), while the average low-temperature is 36°F (2.2°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

The average relative humidity in May is 42%.

How many days does it rain in May?

In Cerro, in May, it is raining for 9.1 days, with typically 0.94" (24mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 3.3 snowfall days, in May, Cerro aggregates 2.09" (53mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May?

In May, the average day length is 14h and 9min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:07 am and sunset at 7:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:44 am and sunset at 8:15 pm MDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Cerro?

The average sunshine duration in May is 11.6h.

What is the UV index reading in May?

In Cerro, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine
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Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Cerro, NM

Average temperature in May - Cerro, NM
  • Average high temperature in May: 61.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 36°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (50.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.6°F).

Average pressure in May
Cerro, NM

Average pressure in May - Cerro, NM
  • Average pressure in May: 29.91"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Cerro, NM

Average wind speed in May - Cerro, NM
  • Average wind speed in May: 8.1mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are April and May (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.9mph).

Average humidity in May
Cerro, NM

Average humidity in May - Cerro, NM
  • Average humidity in May: 42%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (39%).

Average rainfall in May
Cerro, NM

Average rainfall in May - Cerro, NM
  • Average rainfall in May: 0.94"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.91").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.71").

Average rainfall days in May
Cerro, NM

Average rainfall days in May - Cerro, NM
  • Average rainfall days in May: 9.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.9 days).

Average snowfall in May
Cerro, NM

Average snowfall in May - Cerro, NM
  • Average snowfall in May: 2.09"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (8.39").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Cerro, NM

Average snowfall days in May - Cerro, NM
  • Average snowfall days in May: 3.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (11.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Cerro, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 6h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in May
Cerro, NM

Average sunshine days in May - Cerro, NM
  • Average sunshine days in May: 17.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.3 days).

Average UV index in May
Cerro, NM

Average UV index in May - Cerro, NM
  • Average UV index in May: 4

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Cerro, NM

Average cloud cover in May - Cerro, NM
  • Average cloud cover in May: 16

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 30).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 13).

Average visibility in May
Cerro, NM

Average visibility in May - Cerro, NM
  • Average visibility in May: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (4mi).

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