May weather forecast
El Prado, NM

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in El Prado, is an enjoyable month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 62.6°F (17°C) and 34.2°F (1.2°C).

Temperature

May indicates a change in the average high-temperature, moving up from a fresh 53.2°F (11.8°C) in April to a comfortable 62.6°F (17°C). El Prado registers a significant reduction from the day's heat, with an average temperature drop to a cold 34.2°F (1.2°C) in May.

Humidity

In El Prado, the average relative humidity in May is 43%.

Rainfall

In El Prado, in May, during 6 rainfall days, 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 82.8 rainfall days, and 11.06" (281mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows in El Prado. During 0.9 snowfall days, in May, El Prado aggregates 0.87" (22mm) of snow. In El Prado, New Mexico, during the entire year, snow falls for 37.3 days and aggregates up to 26.14" (664mm) of snow.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 7min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:07 am and sunset at 7:50 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:45 am and sunset at 8:14 pm MDT.

Sunshine

In El Prado, the average sunshine in May is 11.5h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in El Prado is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 4 transforms into these recommendations:
Prioritize safety - The need to safeguard skin and eyes from harm is emphasized. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures in El Prado?

In May, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in El Prado are 62.6°F (17°C) and 34.2°F (1.2°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in May in El Prado?

The average relative humidity in May in El Prado is 43%.

How much does it rain in El Prado in May?

In El Prado, in May, during 6 rainfall days, 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the last month it snows in El Prado?

May is the last month it regularly snows in El Prado, New Mexico. During 0.9 snowfall days, in May, El Prado aggregates 0.87" (22mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does El Prado have in May?

In El Prado, New Mexico, the average day length in May is 14h and 7min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May in El Prado?

On the first day of May in El Prado, New Mexico, sunrise is at 6:07 am and sunset at 7:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:45 am and sunset at 8:14 pm MDT.

How many hours of sunshine does El Prado have in May?

The average sunshine duration in May in El Prado, New Mexico, is 11.5h.

What is the UV index intensity in May in El Prado?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in El Prado is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
El Prado, NM

Average temperature in May - El Prado, NM
  • Average high temperature in May: 62.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 34.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (48.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (11.5°F).

Average pressure in May
El Prado, NM

Average pressure in May - El Prado, NM
  • Average pressure in May: 29.9"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
El Prado, NM

Average wind speed in May - El Prado, NM
  • Average wind speed in May: 7.8mph

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

Average humidity in May
El Prado, NM

Average humidity in May - El Prado, NM
  • Average humidity in May: 43%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (40%).

Average rainfall in May
El Prado, NM

Average rainfall in May - El Prado, NM
  • Average rainfall in May: 0.47"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.23").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.43").

Average rainfall days in May
El Prado, NM

Average rainfall days in May - El Prado, NM
  • Average rainfall days in May: 6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (1.4 days).

Average snowfall in May
El Prado, NM

Average snowfall in May - El Prado, NM
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.87"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (5.63").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
El Prado, NM

Average snowfall days in May - El Prado, NM
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
El Prado, NM

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - El Prado, 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 January and December (Average sunshine: 6h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in May
El Prado, NM

Average sunshine days in May - El Prado, NM
  • Average sunshine days in May: 23 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (25.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.3 days).

Average UV index in May
El Prado, NM

Average UV index in May - El Prado, 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
El Prado, NM

Average cloud cover in May - El Prado, NM
  • Average cloud cover in May: 16

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 32).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 13).

Average visibility in May
El Prado, NM

Average visibility in May - El Prado, 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 months with the lowest visibility are January, February and December (5mi).

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