May weather forecast
Continental Divide, NM

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is an agreeable month in Continental Divide, New Mexico, with an average temperature varying between 45.3°F (7.4°C) and 68.9°F (20.5°C).

Temperature

The start of May brings a subtle rise in the average high-temperature, moving from a moderate 60.6°F (15.9°C) in April to an agreeable 68.9°F (20.5°C). Despite considerable daily temperature swings, a steady low-temperature average of 45.3°F (7.4°C) is noted in Continental Divide throughout May.

Humidity

In Continental Divide, the average relative humidity in May is 30%.

Rainfall

The months with the least rainfall are May and June Rain falls for 4.5 days and accumulates 0.24" (6mm) of rain.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Continental Divide aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 24.1 snowfall days, and 10.91" (277mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 3min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:20 am and sunset at 7:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:59 am and sunset at 8:22 pm MDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 11.4h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Continental Divide is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 5 in May translates into this advice:
Heed the precautions - Protecting the skin and eyes from damage is compulsory. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Be prepared! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly double due to snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 23, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures in Continental Divide?

The high-temperature during May is 68.9°F (20.5°C) and the low-temperature is 45.3°F (7.4°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

In Continental Divide, the average relative humidity in May is 30%.

What is the driest month?

The months with the least rainfall are May and June Rain falls for 4.5 days and accumulates 0.24" (6mm) of rain.

How many days does it rain in May?

In Continental Divide, in May, it is raining for 4.5 days, with typically 0.24" (6mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Continental Divide aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Continental Divide have in May?

In Continental Divide, the average day length in May is 14h and 3min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:20 am and sunset at 7:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:59 am and sunset at 8:22 pm MDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Continental Divide have in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration in Continental Divide 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 moderate health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Continental Divide, NM

Average temperature in May - Continental Divide, NM
  • Average high temperature in May: 68.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 45.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.7°F).

Average pressure in May
Continental Divide, NM

Average pressure in May - Continental Divide, NM
  • Average pressure in May: 29.88"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.19"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.87"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Continental Divide, NM

Average wind speed in May - Continental Divide, NM
  • Average wind speed in May: 10.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (6.8mph).

Average humidity in May
Continental Divide, NM

Average humidity in May - Continental Divide, NM
  • Average humidity in May: 30%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (70%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (23%).

Average rainfall in May
Continental Divide, NM

Average rainfall in May - Continental Divide, NM
  • Average rainfall in May: 0.24"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.06").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are May and June (0.24").

Average rainfall days in May
Continental Divide, NM

Average rainfall days in May - Continental Divide, NM
  • Average rainfall days in May: 4.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (12.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.6 days).

Average snowfall in May
Continental Divide, NM

Average snowfall in May - Continental Divide, NM
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.12"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.91").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Continental Divide, NM

Average snowfall days in May - Continental Divide, NM
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Continental Divide, NM

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Continental Divide, 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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 6h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in May
Continental Divide, NM

Average sunshine days in May - Continental Divide, NM
  • Average sunshine days in May: 24.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (25.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (14.4 days).

Average UV index in May
Continental Divide, NM

Average UV index in May - Continental Divide, 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
Continental Divide, NM

Average cloud cover in May - Continental Divide, NM
  • Average cloud cover in May: 14

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 28).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 10).

Average visibility in May
Continental Divide, NM

Average visibility in May - Continental Divide, NM
  • Average visibility in May: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (5mi).

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