May weather forecast
Sandia Park, NM

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a moderately hot month in Sandia Park, New Mexico, with an average temperature varying between 73.8°F (23.2°C) and 48.6°F (9.2°C).

Temperature

Observing a minor shift, the average high-temperature during May adjusts from April's comfortable 65.5°F (18.6°C) to a warm 73.8°F (23.2°C). Sandia Park registers a marked temperature plunge to a chilly 48.6°F (9.2°C) during the cool May nights.

Humidity

In Sandia Park, the average relative humidity in May is 30%.

Rainfall

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

Snowfall

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

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Sandia Park is 14h and 2min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:13 am and sunset at 7:51 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 May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 5 during May, leads to the following recommendations:
Exercise prevention - Protecting skin and eyes from harm is required. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
Updated: Jul 26, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature?

The high-temperature during May is 73.8°F (23.2°C) and the low-temperature is 48.6°F (9.2°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

The average relative humidity in May is 30%.

What is the driest month?

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

How many days does it rain in May?

In Sandia Park, during May, the rain falls for 5.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.39" (10mm) of precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

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

How many hours of daylight does Sandia Park have in May?

The average day length in May is 14h and 2min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:13 am and sunset at 7:51 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 May, the average sunshine duration is 11.9h.

What is the UV index intensity in May?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Sandia Park, NM

Average temperature in May - Sandia Park, 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
Sandia Park, NM

Average pressure in May - Sandia Park, 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
Sandia Park, NM

Average wind speed in May - Sandia Park, 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
Sandia Park, NM

Average humidity in May - Sandia Park, 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
Sandia Park, NM

Average rainfall in May - Sandia Park, 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
Sandia Park, NM

Average rainfall days in May - Sandia Park, 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
Sandia Park, NM

Average snowfall in May - Sandia Park, 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
Sandia Park, NM

Average snowfall days in May - Sandia Park, 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
Sandia Park, NM

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Sandia Park, 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
Sandia Park, NM

Average sunshine days in May - Sandia Park, 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
Sandia Park, NM

Average UV index in May - Sandia Park, 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
Sandia Park, NM

Average cloud cover in May - Sandia Park, 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
Sandia Park, NM

Average visibility in May - Sandia Park, 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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