May weather forecast
La Jara, NM

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a pleasant month in La Jara, New Mexico, with temperature in the range of an average high of 68.9°F (20.5°C) and an average low of 46°F (7.8°C).

Temperature

A slight uplift of average high-temperatures is noted in May, with temperatures adjusting from a moderate 60.4°F (15.8°C) in April to a pleasant 68.9°F (20.5°C). La Jara anticipates a pronounced temperature drop from daily highs during the nights of May, with an average low of 46°F (7.8°C).

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 31%.

Rainfall

In La Jara, during May, the rain falls for 7.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 98.9 rainfall days, and 10.83" (275mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, La Jara aggregates 0.2" (5mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 31.1 snowfall days, and 15.12" (384mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In La Jara, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 6min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:14 am and sunset at 7:55 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:52 am and sunset at 8:19 pm MDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 11.7h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 5 transforms into these recommendations:
Put precautions into practice - Protective measures against sun-induced damage are advised. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
Updated: Aug 23, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in May?

La Jara in May has an average high-temperature of 68.9°F (20.5°C) and an average low-temperature of 46°F (7.8°C).

What is the average humidity in May in La Jara?

In La Jara, New Mexico, the average relative humidity in May is 31%.

How much does it rain in May?

In La Jara, in May, it is raining for 7.1 days, with typically 0.59" (15mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, La Jara aggregates 0.2" (5mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does La Jara have in May?

In La Jara, the average day length in May is 14h and 6min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:14 am and sunset at 7:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:52 am and sunset at 8:19 pm MDT.

How many hours of sunshine does La Jara have in May?

In La Jara, the average sunshine duration in May is 11.7h.

What is the UV index intensity in May?

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

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 46°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.6°F).

Average pressure in May
La Jara, NM

Average pressure in May - La Jara, NM
  • Average pressure in May: 29.9"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.19"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are April and May (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
La Jara, NM

Average wind speed in May - La Jara, NM
  • Average wind speed in May: 9.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.5mph).

Average humidity in May
La Jara, NM

Average humidity in May - La Jara, NM
  • Average humidity in May: 31%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (73%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (27%).

Average rainfall in May
La Jara, NM

Average rainfall in May - La Jara, NM
  • Average rainfall in May: 0.59"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.32").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.43").

Average rainfall days in May
La Jara, NM

Average rainfall days in May - La Jara, NM
  • Average rainfall days in May: 7.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (4.4 days).

Average snowfall in May
La Jara, NM

Average snowfall in May - La Jara, NM
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.2"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.09").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
La Jara, NM

Average snowfall days in May - La Jara, NM
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.3 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
La Jara, NM

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - La Jara, 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: 12h and 6min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 6h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in May
La Jara, NM

Average sunshine days in May - La Jara, NM
  • Average sunshine days in May: 21.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.3 days).

Average UV index in May
La Jara, NM

Average UV index in May - La Jara, 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
La Jara, NM

Average cloud cover in May - La Jara, NM
  • Average cloud cover in May: 13

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 27).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 11).

Average visibility in May
La Jara, NM

Average visibility in May - La Jara, 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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