May weather forecast
Oil Center, NM

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is another warm month in Oil Center, New Mexico, with an average temperature ranging between min 61.7°F (16.5°C) and max 84.7°F (29.3°C).

Temperature

With the onset of May, Oil Center observes a minor temperature ascent, with the average high-temperature adjusting from April's moderately hot 78.1°F (25.6°C) to a still warm 84.7°F (29.3°C). A marked difference from the daytime temperatures, Oil Center's nighttime temperature falls to an average low of 61.7°F (16.5°C) in May.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Oil Center, in May, it is raining for 9 days, with typically 1.3" (33mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Oil Center, during the entire year, the rain falls for 76.7 days and collects up to 11.54" (293mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Oil Center, snow does not fall in March through October.

Daylight

In Oil Center, the average length of the day in May is 13h and 50min.
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, in Oil Center, New Mexico, sunrise is at 5:46 am and sunset at 7:55 pm MDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 11.3h.

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 hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 7 in May, converts into the following recommendations:
Apply measures and align with sun safety principles. Safeguarding against skin and eye injury is pivotal. To the best of your ability, limit your exposure to the sun between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized.

Frequently asked questions

How hot is it in May?

The high-temperature, in May, in Oil Center, is 84.7°F (29.3°C), while the low-temperature averages to 61.7°F (16.5°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

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

How many days does it rain in May?

In May, the rain falls for 9 days. Throughout May, 1.3" (33mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow?

March through October are months without snowfall.

What is the average length of the day in May?

In May, the average day length is 13h and 50min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May?

On the first day of May, 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 long on average sun shines in May?

In Oil Center, the average sunshine duration in May is 11.3h.

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?

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

Average temperature in May - Oil Center, NM
  • Average high temperature in May: 84.7°F

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are June and July (93°F).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and December (54.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 61.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (73.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (36.5°F).

Average pressure in May
Oil Center, NM

Average pressure in May - Oil Center, 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
Oil Center, NM

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (13.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (9.8mph).

Average humidity in May
Oil Center, NM

Average humidity in May - Oil Center, NM
  • Average humidity in May: 37%

The month with the highest relative humidity is September (52%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (32%).

Average rainfall in May
Oil Center, NM

Average rainfall in May - Oil Center, NM
  • Average rainfall in May: 1.3"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is September (2.4").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.12").

Average rainfall days in May
Oil Center, NM

Average rainfall days in May - Oil Center, NM
  • Average rainfall days in May: 9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (12.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.6 days).

Average snowfall in May
Oil Center, NM

Average snowfall in May - Oil Center, NM
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (1.18").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Oil Center, NM

Average snowfall days in May - Oil Center, NM
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (1.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Oil Center, NM

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Oil Center, 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 6min).

  • 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
Oil Center, NM

Average sunshine days in May - Oil Center, NM
  • Average sunshine days in May: 18.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (28.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (15 days).

Average UV index in May
Oil Center, NM

Average UV index in May - Oil Center, 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 and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in May
Oil Center, NM

Average cloud cover in May - Oil Center, NM
  • Average cloud cover in May: 16

The month with the most cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 22).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 13).

Average visibility in May
Oil Center, NM

Average visibility in May - Oil Center, 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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