May weather forecast
Picacho, NM

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is an agreeable month in Picacho, New Mexico, with an average temperature ranging between min 48.6°F (9.2°C) and max 71.8°F (22.1°C).

Temperature

With the start of May, the average high-temperature marginally shifts from April's refreshing 64.9°F (18.3°C) to an agreeable 71.8°F (22.1°C). May nights are characterized by a significant departure from the daytime highs, dropping to an average temperature of 48.6°F (9.2°C).

Humidity

In Picacho, the average relative humidity in May is 32%.

Rainfall

In Picacho, in May, it is raining for 7.1 days, with typically 0.91" (23mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 103.5 rainfall days, and 18.03" (458mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows in Picacho. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Picacho aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow. In Picacho, New Mexico, during the entire year, snow falls for 19.8 days and aggregates up to 12.05" (306mm) of snow.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 13h and 54min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:11 am and sunset at 7:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:51 am and sunset at 8:04 pm MDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 11.4h.

UV index

In Picacho, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 5 in May interprets into the following recommendations:
Prioritize safety - Suggestions to prevent sun damage are offered. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 10, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures?

The high-temperature, in May, in Picacho, records 71.8°F (22.1°C), while the low-temperature is 48.6°F (9.2°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

In May, the average relative humidity is 32%.

How much does it rain in May?

In Picacho, during May, the rain falls for 7.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation.

What is the last month it snows in Picacho?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Picacho aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May?

In May, the average day length in Picacho is 13h and 54min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May in Picacho?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:11 am and sunset at 7:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:51 am and sunset at 8:04 pm MDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Picacho have in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 11.4h.

What is the UV index reading in May?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average snowfall days
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Picacho, NM

Average temperature in May - Picacho, NM
  • Average high temperature in May: 71.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (81.7°F).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and December (45.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 48.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27°F).

Average pressure in May
Picacho, NM

Average pressure in May - Picacho, NM
  • Average pressure in May: 29.86"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Picacho, NM

Average wind speed in May - Picacho, NM
  • Average wind speed in May: 10.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6mph).

Average humidity in May
Picacho, NM

Average humidity in May - Picacho, NM
  • Average humidity in May: 32%

The months with the highest relative humidity are September and December (57%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (30%).

Average rainfall in May
Picacho, NM

Average rainfall in May - Picacho, NM
  • Average rainfall in May: 0.91"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.41").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.35").

Average rainfall days in May
Picacho, NM

Average rainfall days in May - Picacho, NM
  • Average rainfall days in May: 7.1 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are July and August (20.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.1 days).

Average snowfall in May
Picacho, NM

Average snowfall in May - Picacho, NM
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.04"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.46").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Picacho, NM

Average snowfall days in May - Picacho, NM
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (4.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Picacho, 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 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in May
Picacho, NM

Average sunshine days in May - Picacho, NM
  • Average sunshine days in May: 21.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (25.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (6.5 days).

Average UV index in May
Picacho, NM

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

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

Average cloud cover in May
Picacho, NM

Average cloud cover in May - Picacho, NM
  • Average cloud cover in May: 14

The months with the most cloud cover are July and December (Cloud cover 22).
The months with the least cloud cover are April, May, June, October and November (Cloud cover 14).

Average visibility in May
Picacho, NM

Average visibility in May - Picacho, 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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