Contents
- Weather in May
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in May
- Average pressure in May
- Average wind speed in May
- Average humidity in May
- Average rainfall in May
- Average rainfall days in May
- Average snowfall in May
- Average snowfall days in May
- Average daylight in May
- Average sunshine in May
- Average sunshine days in May
- Average UV index in May
- Average cloud cover in May
- Average visibility in May
Weather in May
Temperature
As April transitions into May, Las Cruces notices a gentle rise in the average high-temperature, transitioning from 76.3°F (24.6°C) to a still warm 83.5°F (28.6°C). Contrasted against daytime highs, Las Cruces records an average nighttime low of 59.4°F (15.2°C) in May.Humidity
The months with the lowest humidity are April and May, with an average relative humidity of 22%.Rainfall
In Las Cruces, in May, it is raining for 2.8 days, with typically 0.31" (8mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Las Cruces, during the entire year, the rain falls for 84.4 days and collects up to 9.72" (247mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
In Las Cruces, snow does not fall in March through October.Daylight
The average length of the day in May in Las Cruces is 13h and 50min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:19 am and sunset at 7:48 pm. On the last day of May, in Las Cruces, sunrise is at 6:00 am and sunset at 8:08 pm MDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May is 11.8h.UV index
The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: An average UV index of 7 in May transforms into this advice:
Follow precautions and abide by sun safety rules. Deterrence of sunburn is imperative. The hours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. have the most intense UV radiation. As much as possible, limit direct sun exposure during this period. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat.
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Average temperature in May
Las Cruces, NM
- Average high temperature in May: 83.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (93.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (53.6°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 59.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (73.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (36.1°F).
Average pressure in May
Las Cruces, NM
- Average pressure in May: 29.85"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.83"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Las Cruces, NM
- Average wind speed in May: 9.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (6mph).
Average humidity in May
Las Cruces, NM
- Average humidity in May: 22%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (50%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (22%).
Average rainfall in May
Las Cruces, NM
- Average rainfall in May: 0.31"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.28").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (0.12").
Average rainfall days in May
Las Cruces, NM
- Average rainfall days in May: 2.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is May (2.8 days).
Average snowfall in May
Las Cruces, NM
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (0.67").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Las Cruces, NM
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (1.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Las Cruces, NM
- Average daylight in May: 13h and 5min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 6min).
- Average sunshine in May: 11h and 5min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 7h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in May
Las Cruces, NM
- Average sunshine days in May: 26.2 days
The months with the most sunshine days are January and April (26.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.3 days).
Average UV index in May
Las Cruces, NM
- Average UV index in May: 7
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 3).
Average cloud cover in May
Las Cruces, NM
- Average cloud cover in May: 8
The months with the most cloud cover are July and December (Cloud cover 18).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 8).
Average visibility in May
Las Cruces, 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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