May weather forecast
Eagle Nest, NM

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Weather in May

May sets the stage for summer, with temperatures continuing to rise and rainfall becoming even more frequent. There's a significant jump in temperature from April's high of 53.2°F (11.8°C), to a much delightful high of 62.6°F (17°C) observed in May. Bright and long days become the norm, inviting residents to bask in the balmy climate and chase the sunsets. With a good amount of rainfall, the landscape remains vibrant with thriving foliage. A perfect harmony between warmth, rain, and sunshine characterizes May in Eagle Nest, making this period particularly favored by nature lovers.

Temperature

May's arrival in Eagle Nest brings a change in high-temperatures, moving from a cool 53.2°F (11.8°C) in April to a comfortable 62.6°F (17°C). In May, a remarkable difference from daytime highs is noted, as Eagle Nest records an average temperature of 36.7°F (2.6°C) during the night.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity in Eagle Nest is 44%.

Rainfall

In Eagle Nest, in May, it is raining for 10.6 days, with typically 1.69" (43mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Eagle Nest, there are 118.5 rainfall days, and 21.54" (547mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall in Eagle Nest. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 3.6 snowfall days, in May, Eagle Nest aggregates 4.21" (107mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 61.3 snowfall days, and 53.62" (1362mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 8min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:06 am and sunset at 7:49 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:44 am and sunset at 8:13 pm MDT.

Sunshine

In Eagle Nest, the average sunshine in May is 11.5h.

UV index

In Eagle Nest, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 4 in May converts into the following recommendations:
Guard yourself - Precautionary measures against sun damage are advocated. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature in Eagle Nest?

Eagle Nest in May has an average high-temperature of 62.6°F (17°C) and an average low-temperature of 36.7°F (2.6°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Eagle Nest?

In May, the average relative humidity is 44%.

How many days does it rain in May in Eagle Nest?

In Eagle Nest, New Mexico, in May, it is raining for 10.6 days, with typically 1.69" (43mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows in Eagle Nest?

May is the last month it regularly snows in Eagle Nest. During 3.6 snowfall days, in May, Eagle Nest aggregates 4.21" (107mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May in Eagle Nest?

In May, the average day length in Eagle Nest, New Mexico, is 14h and 8min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Eagle Nest?

On the first day of May in Eagle Nest, New Mexico, sunrise is at 6:06 am and sunset at 7:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:44 am and sunset at 8:13 pm MDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Eagle Nest have in May?

The average sunshine duration in May in Eagle Nest, New Mexico, is 11.5h.

How high is the UV index in May in Eagle Nest?

In Eagle Nest, New Mexico, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Eagle Nest, NM

Average temperature in May - Eagle Nest, NM
  • Average high temperature in May: 62.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (75.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 36.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (51.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.4°F).

Average pressure in May
Eagle Nest, NM

Average pressure in May - Eagle Nest, NM
  • Average pressure in May: 29.9"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Eagle Nest, NM

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.1mph).

Average humidity in May
Eagle Nest, NM

Average humidity in May - Eagle Nest, NM
  • Average humidity in May: 44%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (75%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (41%).

Average rainfall in May
Eagle Nest, NM

Average rainfall in May - Eagle Nest, NM
  • Average rainfall in May: 1.69"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (5.04").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.75").

Average rainfall days in May
Eagle Nest, NM

Average rainfall days in May - Eagle Nest, NM
  • Average rainfall days in May: 10.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (24.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.7 days).

Average snowfall in May
Eagle Nest, NM

Average snowfall in May - Eagle Nest, NM
  • Average snowfall in May: 4.21"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (10.2").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Eagle Nest, NM

Average snowfall days in May - Eagle Nest, NM
  • Average snowfall days in May: 3.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (11.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Eagle Nest, NM

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Eagle Nest, 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 3min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 6h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in May
Eagle Nest, NM

Average sunshine days in May - Eagle Nest, NM
  • Average sunshine days in May: 15.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (3.8 days).

Average UV index in May
Eagle Nest, NM

Average UV index in May - Eagle Nest, 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
Eagle Nest, NM

Average cloud cover in May - Eagle Nest, NM
  • Average cloud cover in May: 17

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 26).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 14).

Average visibility in May
Eagle Nest, NM

Average visibility in May - Eagle Nest, 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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