Contents
- Weather in May
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in May
- Average pressure in May
- Average wind speed in May
- Average humidity in May
- Average rainfall in May
- Average rainfall days in May
- Average snowfall in May
- Average snowfall days in May
- Average daylight in May
- Average sunshine in May
- Average sunshine days in May
- Average UV index in May
- Average cloud cover in May
- Average visibility in May
Weather in May
Temperature
May's arrival coincides with a marginal rise in the average high-temperature, moving from April's agreeable 72°F (22.2°C) to a warm 79.3°F (26.3°C). Despite the intense daytime heat, Elephant Butte sustains a steady low-temperature average of 54.7°F (12.6°C) during May.Humidity
April and May, with an average relative humidity of 23%, are the least humid months.Rainfall
In Elephant Butte, New Mexico, during May, the rain falls for 3.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.28" (7mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Elephant Butte, there are 82.9 rainfall days, and 8.54" (217mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
In Elephant Butte, snow does not fall in April through October.Daylight
In Elephant Butte, the average length of the day in May is 13h and 53min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:20 am and sunset at 7:51 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 6:00 am and sunset at 8:12 pm MDT.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine is 11.7h.UV index
In Elephant Butte, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: In May, a regular UV index of 6 translates into these guidelines:
Fend off overexposure. Sun protection is vital. Minimize exposure to direct sunlight and seek shade from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, but remember that shade structures may not offer complete protection. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the temperatures in Elephant Butte in May?
What are the least humid months in Elephant Butte?
What is the average humidity in May in Elephant Butte?
How many days does it rain in May in Elephant Butte?
When it does not snow in Elephant Butte?
How many hours of daylight does Elephant Butte have in May?
When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Elephant Butte?
How many hours of sunshine does Elephant Butte have in May?
How high is the UV index in May in Elephant Butte?
Average temperature in May
Elephant Butte, NM
- Average high temperature in May: 79.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (90°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (51.1°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 54.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (32.9°F).
Average pressure in May
Elephant Butte, NM
- Average pressure in May: 29.87"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.86"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Elephant Butte, NM
- Average wind speed in May: 9.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).
Average humidity in May
Elephant Butte, NM
- Average humidity in May: 23%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (50%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (23%).
Average rainfall in May
Elephant Butte, NM
- Average rainfall in May: 0.28"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (0.12").
Average rainfall days in May
Elephant Butte, NM
- Average rainfall days in May: 3.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.7 days).
Average snowfall in May
Elephant Butte, NM
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is November (1.46").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Elephant Butte, NM
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (1.4 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
Elephant Butte, 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 4min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 7h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in May
Elephant Butte, NM
- Average sunshine days in May: 24.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (26.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.7 days).
Average UV index in May
Elephant Butte, NM
- Average UV index in May: 6
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
Elephant Butte, NM
- Average cloud cover in May: 9
The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 19).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 9).
Average visibility in May
Elephant Butte, 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).
Elephant Butte, New Mexico, USA
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