May weather forecast
Potato Patch, NM

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a comfortable month in Potato Patch, New Mexico, with temperature in the range of an average high of 66.7°F (19.3°C) and an average low of 41.2°F (5.1°C).

Temperature

With the transition into May, Potato Patch experiences a subtle uplift in average high-temperatures, adjusting from a mild 59.2°F (15.1°C) in April to an enjoyable 66.7°F (19.3°C). The month of May sees a significant daily temperature drop, recording an average low-temperature of 41.2°F (5.1°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 33%.

Rainfall

In Potato Patch, New Mexico, in May, during 5.2 rainfall days, 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Potato Patch, during the entire year, the rain falls for 105.2 days and collects up to 20.71" (526mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.8 snowfall days, in May, Potato Patch aggregates 0.39" (10mm) of snow. In Potato Patch, during the entire year, snow falls for 35.4 days and aggregates up to 28.98" (736mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Potato Patch, the average length of the day in May is 13h and 56min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 7:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:06 am and sunset at 8:20 pm MDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 11.5h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 5 during May translates into the following recommendations:
Ensure safety - Sun damage prevention is strongly urged. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Aug 17, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Potato Patch in May?

In May, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Potato Patch are 66.7°F (19.3°C) and 41.2°F (5.1°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in May?

In Potato Patch, the average relative humidity in May is 33%.

How much does it rain in May?

In May, the rain falls for 5.2 days. Throughout May, 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.8 snowfall days, in May, Potato Patch aggregates 0.39" (10mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Potato Patch have in May?

The average day length in May is 13h and 56min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 7:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:06 am and sunset at 8:20 pm MDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Potato Patch?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 11.5h.

What are the months with the highest UV index?

The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5.

What is the UV index intensity in May?

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Potato Patch, NM

Average temperature in May - Potato Patch, NM
  • Average high temperature in May: 66.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (78.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 41.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (55.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.8°F).

Average pressure in May
Potato Patch, NM

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Potato Patch, NM

Average wind speed in May - Potato Patch, NM
  • Average wind speed in May: 9.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).

Average humidity in May
Potato Patch, NM

Average humidity in May - Potato Patch, NM
  • Average humidity in May: 33%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (67%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (29%).

Average rainfall in May
Potato Patch, NM

Average rainfall in May - Potato Patch, NM
  • Average rainfall in May: 0.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (5.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (0.59").

Average rainfall days in May
Potato Patch, NM

Average rainfall days in May - Potato Patch, NM
  • Average rainfall days in May: 5.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (25.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.5 days).

Average snowfall in May
Potato Patch, NM

Average snowfall in May - Potato Patch, NM
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.39"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (7.87").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Potato Patch, NM

Average snowfall days in May - Potato Patch, NM
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (8.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Potato Patch, NM

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Potato Patch, NM
  • Average daylight in May: 13h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 11h and 3min

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 36min).

Average sunshine days in May
Potato Patch, NM

Average sunshine days in May - Potato Patch, NM
  • Average sunshine days in May: 23.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (24.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (4 days).

Average UV index in May
Potato Patch, NM

Average UV index in May - Potato Patch, NM
  • Average UV index in May: 5

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Potato Patch, NM

Average cloud cover in May - Potato Patch, NM
  • Average cloud cover in May: 13

The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 27).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 12).

Average visibility in May
Potato Patch, NM

Average visibility in May - Potato Patch, 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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