May weather forecast
Gascon, NM

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is an agreeable month in Gascon, New Mexico, with an average temperature fluctuating between 45.1°F (7.3°C) and 68.9°F (20.5°C).

Temperature

As Gascon welcomes May, the average high-temperature sees a modest rise, transitioning from a comfortable 61.3°F (16.3°C) in April to an agreeable 68.9°F (20.5°C). The month of May sees a significant daily temperature drop, recording an average low-temperature of 45.1°F (7.3°C).

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity in Gascon is 38%.

Rainfall

In Gascon, in May, it is raining for 6.5 days, with typically 0.63" (16mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 76.1 rainfall days, and 9.17" (233mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.6 snowfall days, in May, Gascon aggregates 0.63" (16mm) of snow. In Gascon, during the entire year, snow falls for 34.6 days and aggregates up to 21.57" (548mm) of snow.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 5min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:08 am and sunset at 7:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:46 am and sunset at 8:12 pm MDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 11.6h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 5 during May morphs into the following directions:
Exercise prevention - Warding off sunburn is urged. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
Updated: Jul 11, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in May?

The high-temperature during May is 68.9°F (20.5°C) and the low-temperature is 45.1°F (7.3°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

In Gascon, the average relative humidity in May is 38%.

How many days does it rain in May?

In Gascon, in May, during 6.5 rainfall days, 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.6 snowfall days, in May, Gascon aggregates 0.63" (16mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Gascon have in May?

The average day length in May is 14h and 5min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:08 am and sunset at 7:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:46 am and sunset at 8:12 pm MDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

The average sunshine duration in May is 11.6h.

What is the UV index intensity in May?

In Gascon, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in May
Gascon, NM

Average temperature in May - Gascon, NM
  • Average high temperature in May: 68.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (42.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 45.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (23.9°F).

Average pressure in May
Gascon, NM

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.87"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Gascon, NM

Average wind speed in May - Gascon, NM
  • Average wind speed in May: 10.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.1mph).

Average humidity in May
Gascon, NM

Average humidity in May - Gascon, NM
  • Average humidity in May: 38%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (61%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and June (37%).

Average rainfall in May
Gascon, NM

Average rainfall in May - Gascon, NM
  • Average rainfall in May: 0.63"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.65").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.47").

Average rainfall days in May
Gascon, NM

Average rainfall days in May - Gascon, NM
  • Average rainfall days in May: 6.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (11.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.6 days).

Average snowfall in May
Gascon, NM

Average snowfall in May - Gascon, NM
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.63"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.04").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Gascon, NM

Average snowfall days in May - Gascon, NM
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (7.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Gascon, 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 48min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 11h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 7h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in May
Gascon, NM

Average sunshine days in May - Gascon, NM
  • Average sunshine days in May: 22.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (24.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (17.3 days).

Average UV index in May
Gascon, NM

Average UV index in May - Gascon, NM
  • Average UV index in May: 5

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

Average cloud cover in May
Gascon, NM

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

The months with the most cloud cover are February, July and December (Cloud cover 20).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 13).

Average visibility in May
Gascon, NM

Average visibility in May - Gascon, 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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