May weather forecast
Dexter, NM

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Dexter, is another warm month, with an average temperature ranging between min 60.4°F (15.8°C) and max 84.6°F (29.2°C).

Temperature

In Dexter, the onset of May comes with a modest high-temperature shift, transitioning from April's warm 77.5°F (25.3°C) to a still moderately hot 84.6°F (29.2°C). Dexter, in May, displays a significant temperature downturn during the night, with an average reading of 60.4°F (15.8°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May in Dexter is 29%.

Rainfall

In Dexter, in May, it is raining for 7 days, with typically 0.87" (22mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Dexter, New Mexico, during the entire year, the rain falls for 74.9 days and collects up to 8.98" (228mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

April through October are months without snowfall.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 13h and 53min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:08 am and sunset at 7:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:49 am and sunset at 8:01 pm MDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 11.5h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 6 suggests these recommendations:
Act on precautions and pay attention to sun safety recommendations. Avoidance of sunburn is obligatory. The hours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. have the most intense UV radiation. As much as possible, limit direct sun exposure during this period. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation.
Updated: Jul 31, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

Is it hot during May?

In Dexter, in May, the average high-temperature is 84.6°F (29.2°C), and the average low-temperature is 60.4°F (15.8°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

In May, the average relative humidity is 29%.

How much does it rain in Dexter in May?

In Dexter, during May, the rain falls for 7 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow?

In Dexter, snow does not fall in April through October.

How many hours of daylight does Dexter have in May?

In May, the average day length is 13h and 53min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:08 am and sunset at 7:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:49 am and sunset at 8:01 pm MDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Dexter have in May?

The average sunshine duration in May is 11.5h.

What is the UV index intensity in May?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Dexter, NM

Average temperature in May - Dexter, NM
  • Average high temperature in May: 84.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (94.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (55°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 60.4°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (73.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (34.7°F).

Average pressure in May
Dexter, NM

Average pressure in May - Dexter, 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 (29.84"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Dexter, NM

Average wind speed in May - Dexter, NM
  • Average wind speed in May: 10.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (7.3mph).

Average humidity in May
Dexter, NM

Average humidity in May - Dexter, NM
  • Average humidity in May: 29%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (49%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (26%).

Average rainfall in May
Dexter, NM

Average rainfall in May - Dexter, NM
  • Average rainfall in May: 0.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is September (1.61").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February and November (0.24").

Average rainfall days in May
Dexter, NM

Average rainfall days in May - Dexter, NM
  • Average rainfall days in May: 7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (11.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.4 days).

Average snowfall in May
Dexter, NM

Average snowfall in May - Dexter, NM
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (1.22").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Dexter, NM

Average snowfall days in May - Dexter, NM
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (2 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
Dexter, NM

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Dexter, NM
  • Average daylight in May: 13h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 11h and 3min

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

Average sunshine days in May
Dexter, NM

Average sunshine days in May - Dexter, NM
  • Average sunshine days in May: 22.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (26.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (16.5 days).

Average UV index in May
Dexter, NM

Average UV index in May - Dexter, NM
  • Average UV index in May: 6

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Dexter, NM

Average cloud cover in May - Dexter, NM
  • Average cloud cover in May: 14

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 20).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 11).

Average visibility in May
Dexter, NM

Average visibility in May - Dexter, 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).

Dexter, New Mexico, USA

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