Contents
- Weather in May
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in May
- Average pressure in May
- Average wind speed in May
- Average humidity in May
- Average rainfall in May
- Average rainfall days in May
- Average snowfall in May
- Average snowfall days in May
- Average daylight in May
- Average sunshine in May
- Average sunshine days in May
- Average UV index in May
- Average cloud cover in May
- Average visibility in May
Weather in May
Temperature
With the onset of May, Rio Rancho experiences a subtle temperature shift, with the average high-temperature moving from an enjoyable 66.6°F (19.2°C) in April to a moderately hot 74.8°F (23.8°C). The nighttime average for Rio Rancho in May plummets considerably from its daytime counterpart, resting at a fresh 50.4°F (10.2°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in May is 28%.Rainfall
March through June are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 5 days and typically aggregates up to 0.35" (9mm) of rain.Snowfall
In Rio Rancho, snow does not fall in May through September.Daylight
The average length of the day in May is 14h and 2min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:14 am and sunset at 7:52 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:53 am and sunset at 8:15 pm MDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May is 11.9h.UV index
In Rio Rancho, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: The daily maximum UV index of 6 in May interprets into the following advice:
Guard oneself from overexposure. Defence against sun injury is vital. Avoid direct Sun exposure and stay in the shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is most intense, noting that not all shade structures offer full protection. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun.
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Average temperature in May
Rio Rancho, NM
- Average high temperature in May: 74.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (43.2°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 50.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27°F).
Average pressure in May
Rio Rancho, 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
Rio Rancho, NM
- Average wind speed in May: 8.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.7mph).
Average humidity in May
Rio Rancho, NM
- Average humidity in May: 28%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (62%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (27%).
Average rainfall in May
Rio Rancho, NM
- Average rainfall in May: 0.35"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.14").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are March, April, May and June (0.35").
Average rainfall days in May
Rio Rancho, NM
- Average rainfall days in May: 5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (3.6 days).
Average snowfall in May
Rio Rancho, NM
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.15").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Rio Rancho, NM
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (4.4 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
Rio Rancho, 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
Rio Rancho, NM
- Average sunshine days in May: 24.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (25 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.8 days).
Average UV index in May
Rio Rancho, NM
- Average UV index in May: 6
The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
Rio Rancho, 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
Rio Rancho, 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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