May weather forecast
El Rito, NM

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in El Rito, is an agreeable month, with an average temperature ranging between max 69.1°F (20.6°C) and min 41.9°F (5.5°C).

Temperature

The start of May signals an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a refreshing 60.1°F (15.6°C) in April to an agreeable 69.1°F (20.6°C). El Rito reports a considerable drop from daytime temperatures in May, recording an average nighttime figure of 41.9°F (5.5°C).

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 35%.

Rainfall

In El Rito, New Mexico, in May, during 6.3 rainfall days, 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In El Rito, New Mexico, during the entire year, the rain falls for 89.9 days and collects up to 7.76" (197mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, El Rito aggregates 0.2" (5mm) of snow. In El Rito, during the entire year, snow falls for 25.9 days and aggregates up to 9.33" (237mm) of snow.

Daylight

In El Rito, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 7min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:10 am and sunset at 7:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:48 am and sunset at 8:16 pm MDT.

Sunshine

In El Rito, the average sunshine in May is 11.8h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May in El Rito, New Mexico, is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 5 suggests this advice:
Be vigilant - Suggestions to stave off sun damage are provided. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in El Rito in May?

In El Rito, in May, the average high-temperature is 69.1°F (20.6°C), and the average low-temperature is 41.9°F (5.5°C).

What is the average humidity in May in El Rito?

The average relative humidity in May is 35%.

How much does it rain in El Rito in May?

In May, in El Rito, the rain falls for 6.3 days. Throughout May, 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the last month it snows in El Rito?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, El Rito aggregates 0.2" (5mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May in El Rito?

The average day length in May in El Rito, New Mexico, is 14h and 7min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May in El Rito?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:10 am and sunset at 7:53 pm. On the last day of the month, in El Rito, New Mexico, sunrise is at 5:48 am and sunset at 8:16 pm MDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in El Rito?

The average sunshine duration in May in El Rito, New Mexico, is 11.8h.

What is the UV index reading in May in El Rito?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in El Rito, New Mexico, is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
El Rito, NM

Average temperature in May - El Rito, NM
  • Average high temperature in May: 69.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 41.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (19.8°F).

Average pressure in May
El Rito, NM

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
El Rito, NM

Average wind speed in May - El Rito, NM
  • Average wind speed in May: 7.6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are April and May (7.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).

Average humidity in May
El Rito, NM

Average humidity in May - El Rito, NM
  • Average humidity in May: 35%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (70%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (32%).

Average rainfall in May
El Rito, NM

Average rainfall in May - El Rito, NM
  • Average rainfall in May: 0.59"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.73").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February and April (0.35").

Average rainfall days in May
El Rito, NM

Average rainfall days in May - El Rito, NM
  • Average rainfall days in May: 6.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.7 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and November (3.7 days).

Average snowfall in May
El Rito, NM

Average snowfall in May - El Rito, NM
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.2"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.01").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
El Rito, NM

Average snowfall days in May - El Rito, NM
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - El Rito, 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 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 7h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in May
El Rito, NM

Average sunshine days in May - El Rito, NM
  • Average sunshine days in May: 20.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (24.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.1 days).

Average UV index in May
El Rito, NM

Average UV index in May - El Rito, NM
  • Average UV index in May: 5

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
El Rito, NM

Average cloud cover in May - El Rito, NM
  • Average cloud cover in May: 13

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 23).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 10).

Average visibility in May
El Rito, NM

Average visibility in May - El Rito, 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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