May weather forecast
Fence Lake, NM

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is an agreeable month in Fence Lake, New Mexico, with an average temperature varying between 70.2°F (21.2°C) and 45.5°F (7.5°C).

Temperature

May signals a minor shift in the average high-temperature, moving from April's comfortable 62.2°F (16.8°C) to an agreeable 70.2°F (21.2°C). In Fence Lake, the nighttime chill during May is a clear shift from the day's highs, with an average of 45.5°F (7.5°C).

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 29%.

Rainfall

In Fence Lake, in May, during 6.6 rainfall days, 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 78.6 rainfall days, and 9.76" (248mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Fence Lake aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow. In Fence Lake, during the entire year, snow falls for 30.1 days and aggregates up to 17.76" (451mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Fence Lake, the average length of the day in May is 13h and 59min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:23 am and sunset at 8:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:02 am and sunset at 8:22 pm MDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 11.4h.

UV index

In Fence Lake, New Mexico, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 5 during May translates into the following directions:
Undertake protective steps - Preventing sun damage is advised. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Aug 26, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature in Fence Lake?

The high-temperature, in May, in Fence Lake, is 70.2°F (21.2°C), while the low-temperature averages to 45.5°F (7.5°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

In Fence Lake, the average relative humidity in May is 29%.

How much does it rain in May?

In Fence Lake, in May, it is raining for 6.6 days, with typically 0.47" (12mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Fence Lake aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May?

The average day length in May is 13h and 59min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:23 am and sunset at 8:00 pm. On the last day of the month, in Fence Lake, sunrise is at 6:02 am and sunset at 8:22 pm MDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Fence Lake have in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 11.4h.

What is the UV index reading in May?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Fence Lake, NM

Average temperature in May - Fence Lake, NM
  • Average high temperature in May: 70.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (82.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 45.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.4°F).

Average pressure in May
Fence Lake, NM

Average pressure in May - Fence Lake, NM
  • Average pressure in May: 29.88"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.18"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are May and June (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Fence Lake, NM

Average wind speed in May - Fence Lake, NM
  • Average wind speed in May: 10.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (7mph).

Average humidity in May
Fence Lake, NM

Average humidity in May - Fence Lake, NM
  • Average humidity in May: 29%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (69%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (24%).

Average rainfall in May
Fence Lake, NM

Average rainfall in May - Fence Lake, NM
  • Average rainfall in May: 0.47"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.34").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (0.28").

Average rainfall days in May
Fence Lake, NM

Average rainfall days in May - Fence Lake, NM
  • Average rainfall days in May: 6.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (12 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (3.7 days).

Average snowfall in May
Fence Lake, NM

Average snowfall in May - Fence Lake, NM
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.12"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.31").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Fence Lake, NM

Average snowfall days in May - Fence Lake, NM
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.2 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and December (7.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Fence Lake, NM

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Fence Lake, NM
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 11h and 2min

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 36min).

Average sunshine days in May
Fence Lake, NM

Average sunshine days in May - Fence Lake, NM
  • Average sunshine days in May: 22.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (25.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (15.2 days).

Average UV index in May
Fence Lake, NM

Average UV index in May - Fence Lake, NM
  • Average UV index in May: 5

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

Average cloud cover in May
Fence Lake, NM

Average cloud cover in May - Fence Lake, NM
  • Average cloud cover in May: 14

The months with the most cloud cover are January and December (Cloud cover 27).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 10).

Average visibility in May
Fence Lake, NM

Average visibility in May - Fence Lake, 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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