May weather forecast
Gallegos, NM

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Gallegos, is a moderately hot month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 80.1°F (26.7°C) and an average low of 55.6°F (13.1°C).

Temperature

The arrival of May signals a slight increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a pleasant 72°F (22.2°C) in April to a warm 80.1°F (26.7°C). Gallegos experiences a consistent, yet significant, drop from daily highs to a low-temperature of 55.6°F (13.1°C) throughout May.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May in Gallegos is 35%.

Rainfall

In Gallegos, during May, the rain falls for 7.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 73.4 rainfall days, and 8.39" (213mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

May through September are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 4min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:01 am and sunset at 7:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:40 am and sunset at 8:04 pm MDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 11.6h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Gallegos is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 6 during May translates into these guidelines:
Deflect overexposure. Sun protection is a necessity. UV radiation from the Sun is most intense between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this period. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days.
Updated: Jun 30, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature?

In May, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 80.1°F (26.7°C) and 55.6°F (13.1°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in May?

The average relative humidity in May is 35%.

How much does it rain in May?

In Gallegos, during May, the rain falls for 7.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow?

May through September are months without snowfall.

Does it snow in May?

In May, it doesn't snow. April is the latest month when it typically snows.

What is the average length of the day in May?

In May, the average day length is 14h and 4min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:01 am and sunset at 7:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:40 am and sunset at 8:04 pm MDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Gallegos have in May?

The average sunshine duration in May in Gallegos is 11.6h.

How high is the UV index in May?

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Gallegos, NM

Average temperature in May - Gallegos, NM
  • Average high temperature in May: 80.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (48.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 55.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (31.3°F).

Average pressure in May
Gallegos, NM

Average pressure in May - Gallegos, NM
  • Average pressure in May: 29.86"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.11"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are April and June (29.85"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Gallegos, NM

Average wind speed in May - Gallegos, NM
  • Average wind speed in May: 12mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (9.6mph).

Average humidity in May
Gallegos, NM

Average humidity in May - Gallegos, NM
  • Average humidity in May: 35%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (54%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (33%).

Average rainfall in May
Gallegos, NM

Average rainfall in May - Gallegos, NM
  • Average rainfall in May: 0.83"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are June and October (1.18").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.24").

Average rainfall days in May
Gallegos, NM

Average rainfall days in May - Gallegos, NM
  • Average rainfall days in May: 7.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (11.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (1.8 days).

Average snowfall in May
Gallegos, NM

Average snowfall in May - Gallegos, NM
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (1.26").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Gallegos, NM

Average snowfall days in May - Gallegos, NM
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Gallegos, NM

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Gallegos, NM
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).

  • 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 0min).

Average sunshine days in May
Gallegos, NM

Average sunshine days in May - Gallegos, NM
  • Average sunshine days in May: 21.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (27.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (15.7 days).

Average UV index in May
Gallegos, NM

Average UV index in May - Gallegos, 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
Gallegos, NM

Average cloud cover in May - Gallegos, NM
  • Average cloud cover in May: 15

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 20).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 12).

Average visibility in May
Gallegos, NM

Average visibility in May - Gallegos, 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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