May weather forecast
Placitas, NM

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a warm month in Placitas, New Mexico, with temperature in the range of an average high of 73.8°F (23.2°C) and an average low of 48.6°F (9.2°C).

Temperature

The arrival of May introduces a minor uplift in high-temperatures, adjusting from a refreshing 65.5°F (18.6°C) in April to a moderately hot 73.8°F (23.2°C). Placitas's average nighttime temperatures present a clear contrast to its daytime highs, measured at a chilly 48.6°F (9.2°C) in May.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 30%.

Rainfall

The months with the least rainfall are February, May and June Rain falls for 5.1 days and accumulates 0.39" (10mm) of rain.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows in Placitas. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Placitas aggregates 0.08" (2mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 19 snowfall days, and 11.97" (304mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 2min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:13 am and sunset at 7:52 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:52 am and sunset at 8:14 pm MDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 11.9h.

UV index

In Placitas, New Mexico, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 5 during May translates into these guidelines:
Take heed. Individuals of lighter complexion can be burned in less than half an hour. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Placitas in May?

May temperatures in Placitas vary between a high-temperature of 73.8°F (23.2°C) and a low-temperature of 48.6°F (9.2°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Placitas?

In May, the average relative humidity in Placitas, New Mexico, is 30%.

What is the driest month in Placitas?

February, May and June are months with the least rain in Placitas when the rain falls for 5.1 days and typically aggregates up to 0.39" (10mm) of rain.

How much does it rain in Placitas in May?

In Placitas, New Mexico, in May, it is raining for 5.1 days, with typically 0.39" (10mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows in Placitas?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Placitas aggregates 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Placitas have in May?

In Placitas, the average day length in May is 14h and 2min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May in Placitas?

On the first day of May in Placitas, sunrise is at 6:13 am and sunset at 7:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:52 am and sunset at 8:14 pm MDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Placitas?

In Placitas, the average sunshine duration in May is 11.9h.

How high is the UV index in May in Placitas?

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Placitas, New Mexico, is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Placitas, NM

Average temperature in May - Placitas, NM
  • Average high temperature in May: 73.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (42.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 48.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.8°F).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and December (26.1°F).

Average pressure in May
Placitas, NM

Average pressure in May - Placitas, NM
  • Average pressure in May: 29.89"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are April and May (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Placitas, NM

Average wind speed in May - Placitas, NM
  • Average wind speed in May: 9.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.8mph).

Average humidity in May
Placitas, NM

Average humidity in May - Placitas, NM
  • Average humidity in May: 30%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (64%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (28%).

Average rainfall in May
Placitas, NM

Average rainfall in May - Placitas, NM
  • Average rainfall in May: 0.39"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.38").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February, May and June (0.39").

Average rainfall days in May
Placitas, NM

Average rainfall days in May - Placitas, NM
  • Average rainfall days in May: 5.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.2 days).

Average snowfall in May
Placitas, NM

Average snowfall in May - Placitas, NM
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.08"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.39").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Placitas, NM

Average snowfall days in May - Placitas, NM
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (5.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Placitas, NM
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 11h and 5min

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: 7h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in May
Placitas, NM

Average sunshine days in May - Placitas, NM
  • Average sunshine days in May: 24.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (25.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.7 days).

Average UV index in May
Placitas, NM

Average UV index in May - Placitas, 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
Placitas, NM

Average cloud cover in May - Placitas, NM
  • Average cloud cover in May: 11

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 20).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 10).

Average visibility in May
Placitas, NM

Average visibility in May - Placitas, 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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