May weather forecast
Garfield, NM

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a warm month in Garfield, New Mexico, with an average temperature fluctuating between 79.3°F (26.3°C) and 54.7°F (12.6°C).

Temperature

In Garfield, the onset of May comes with a modest high-temperature shift, transitioning from April's pleasant 72°F (22.2°C) to a moderately hot 79.3°F (26.3°C). Against the high May temperatures, Garfield records an average drop to a fresh 54.7°F (12.6°C) at night.

Humidity

The months with the lowest humidity are April and May, with an average relative humidity of 23%.

Rainfall

In Garfield, in May, during 3.8 rainfall days, 0.28" (7mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 82.9 rainfall days, and 8.54" (217mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

April through October are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 13h and 52min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:20 am and sunset at 7:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:01 am and sunset at 8:11 pm MDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine in Garfield is 11.7h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 6 during May leads to these advisories:
Conform to measures and uphold sun safety traditions. Warding off skin and eye harm is necessary. 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 cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in May in Garfield?

May temperatures in Garfield vary between a high-temperature of 79.3°F (26.3°C) and a low-temperature of 54.7°F (12.6°C).

What are the least humid months in Garfield?

April and May, with an average relative humidity of 23%, are the least humid months in Garfield, New Mexico.

What is the average humidity in May in Garfield?

The average relative humidity in May is 23%.

How many days does it rain in May in Garfield?

In Garfield, during May, the rain falls for 3.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.28" (7mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow in Garfield?

In Garfield, New Mexico, snow does not fall in April through October.

How many hours of daylight does Garfield have in May?

In Garfield, the average day length in May is 13h and 52min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Garfield?

On the first day of May in Garfield, New Mexico, sunrise is at 6:20 am and sunset at 7:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:01 am and sunset at 8:11 pm MDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Garfield?

In May, the average sunshine duration in Garfield, New Mexico, is 11.7h.

What is the UV index intensity in May in Garfield?

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

Average temperature in May - Garfield, 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
Garfield, NM

Average pressure in May - Garfield, 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
Garfield, NM

Average wind speed in May - Garfield, 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
Garfield, NM

Average humidity in May - Garfield, 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
Garfield, NM

Average rainfall in May - Garfield, 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
Garfield, NM

Average rainfall days in May - Garfield, 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
Garfield, NM

Average snowfall in May - Garfield, 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
Garfield, NM

Average snowfall days in May - Garfield, 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
Garfield, NM

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Garfield, 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
Garfield, NM

Average sunshine days in May - Garfield, 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
Garfield, NM

Average UV index in May - Garfield, 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
Garfield, NM

Average cloud cover in May - Garfield, 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
Garfield, NM

Average visibility in May - Garfield, 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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