May weather forecast
Santa Clara, NM

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a moderately hot month in Santa Clara, New Mexico, with an average temperature ranging between min 50.2°F (10.1°C) and max 75°F (23.9°C).

Temperature

In Santa Clara, stepping into May brings a gentle temperature nudge, moving slightly up from April's enjoyable 67.8°F (19.9°C) to a warm 75°F (23.9°C). Santa Clara's average low-temperature of 50.2°F (10.1°C) in May reflects a significant disparity from the daytime highs.

Humidity

The months with the lowest humidity are May and June, with an average relative humidity of 26%.

Rainfall

In Santa Clara, during May, the rain falls for 4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation. In Santa Clara, during the entire year, the rain falls for 94.7 days and collects up to 13.15" (334mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

April through September are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In Santa Clara, the average length of the day in May is 13h and 52min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:24 am and sunset at 7:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:05 am and sunset at 8:15 pm MDT.

Sunshine

In Santa Clara, the average sunshine in May is 11.7h.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 6 in May translates into these instructions:
Use measures and accept sun safety conventions. Guarding against skin and eye trauma is of high priority. Avoid exposure to the Sun and try to stay in the shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most potent, but be aware that parasols or canopies may not offer full protection. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim.
Updated: Jun 24, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature?

The high-temperature, in May, in Santa Clara, is 75°F (23.9°C), while the low-temperature averages to 50.2°F (10.1°C).

What are the least humid months?

The months with the lowest humidity are May and June, with an average relative humidity of 26%.

What is the average humidity in May?

In Santa Clara, the average relative humidity in May is 26%.

How many days does it rain in May?

In May, the rain falls for 4 days. Throughout May, 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow?

April through September are months without snowfall.

What is the average length of the day in May?

In Santa Clara, the average day length in May is 13h and 52min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:24 am and sunset at 7:54 pm. On the last day of the month, in Santa Clara, sunrise is at 6:05 am and sunset at 8:15 pm MDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Santa Clara have in May?

The average sunshine duration in May is 11.7h.

When is the highest UV index?

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index.

How high is the UV index in May in Santa Clara?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Santa Clara, NM

Average temperature in May - Santa Clara, NM
  • Average high temperature in May: 75°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (48.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 50.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.2°F).

Average pressure in May
Santa Clara, NM

Average pressure in May - Santa Clara, NM
  • Average pressure in May: 29.87"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.86"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Santa Clara, NM

Average wind speed in May - Santa Clara, NM
  • Average wind speed in May: 10.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.1mph).

Average humidity in May
Santa Clara, NM

Average humidity in May - Santa Clara, NM
  • Average humidity in May: 26%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (56%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are May and June (26%).

Average rainfall in May
Santa Clara, NM

Average rainfall in May - Santa Clara, NM
  • Average rainfall in May: 0.43"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (0.24").

Average rainfall days in May
Santa Clara, NM

Average rainfall days in May - Santa Clara, NM
  • Average rainfall days in May: 4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (3.7 days).

Average snowfall in May
Santa Clara, NM

Average snowfall in May - Santa Clara, NM
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.95").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Santa Clara, NM

Average snowfall days in May - Santa Clara, NM
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (4.3 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
Santa Clara, NM

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Santa Clara, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 7h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in May
Santa Clara, NM

Average sunshine days in May - Santa Clara, NM
  • Average sunshine days in May: 25.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is May (25.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.9 days).

Average UV index in May
Santa Clara, NM

Average UV index in May - Santa Clara, NM
  • Average UV index in May: 6

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

Average cloud cover in May
Santa Clara, NM

Average cloud cover in May - Santa Clara, NM
  • Average cloud cover in May: 9

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 21).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 9).

Average visibility in May
Santa Clara, NM

Average visibility in May - Santa Clara, 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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