May weather forecast
Monument, NM

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is also a moderately hot month in Monument, New Mexico, with an average temperature fluctuating between 83.8°F (28.8°C) and 60.4°F (15.8°C).

Temperature

May's onset is marked by a subtle temperature increase, moving from a warm 76.8°F (24.9°C) in April to a still moderately hot 83.8°F (28.8°C). A marked drop from daytime peak temperatures to an average low-temperature of 60.4°F (15.8°C) is observed during the nights in May.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 37%.

Rainfall

In Monument, in May, during 8.4 rainfall days, 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Monument, during the entire year, the rain falls for 81.7 days and collects up to 11.5" (292mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Monument, snow does not fall in April through September.

Daylight

In Monument, the average length of the day in May is 13h and 51min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:05 am and sunset at 7:34 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:46 am and sunset at 7:55 pm MDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 11.4h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 7 in May translates into these instructions:
Undertake precautions and comply with sun safety standards. Protection from skin and eye injury is vital. Seek shade and minimize exposure to direct Sun in a period between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. when UV radiation is most intense; keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not provide perfect sun protection. Fend off the sun's harsh rays with appropriate clothing, a wide-brim hat, and UV-protective sunglasses.

Frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in May?

In May, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 83.8°F (28.8°C) and 60.4°F (15.8°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in May?

In Monument, the average relative humidity in May is 37%.

How many days does it rain in May?

In May, the rain falls for 8.4 days. Throughout May, 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow?

April through September are months without snowfall.

What is the average length of the day in May?

The average day length in May in Monument is 13h and 51min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:05 am and sunset at 7:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:46 am and sunset at 7:55 pm MDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Monument have in May?

In Monument, New Mexico, the average sunshine duration in May is 11.4h.

When is the highest UV index?

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index.

How high is the UV index in May in Monument?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Monument, NM

Average temperature in May - Monument, NM
  • Average high temperature in May: 83.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (92.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (53.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 60.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (73°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (36.1°F).

Average pressure in May
Monument, NM

Average pressure in May - Monument, NM
  • Average pressure in May: 29.85"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.83"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Monument, NM

Average wind speed in May - Monument, NM
  • Average wind speed in May: 12.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (13.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are January and December (10.1mph).

Average humidity in May
Monument, NM

Average humidity in May - Monument, NM
  • Average humidity in May: 37%

The month with the highest relative humidity is September (53%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (32%).

Average rainfall in May
Monument, NM

Average rainfall in May - Monument, NM
  • Average rainfall in May: 1.14"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is September (2.2").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.24").

Average rainfall days in May
Monument, NM

Average rainfall days in May - Monument, NM
  • Average rainfall days in May: 8.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (12.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.7 days).

Average snowfall in May
Monument, NM

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

The month with the highest snowfall is December (1.22").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Monument, NM

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (1.9 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
Monument, NM

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Monument, 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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in May
Monument, NM

Average sunshine days in May - Monument, NM
  • Average sunshine days in May: 19.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (27.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (15.4 days).

Average UV index in May
Monument, NM

Average UV index in May - Monument, NM
  • Average UV index in May: 7

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Monument, NM

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

The month with the most cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 22).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 12).

Average visibility in May
Monument, NM

Average visibility in May - Monument, 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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