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
In May, the meteorological conditions change with the average high-temperature moving from a mild 60.1°F (15.6°C) in April to an agreeable 69.1°F (20.6°C). Despite a significant disparity with daytime temperatures, an average low-temperature of 41.9°F (5.5°C) is recorded during May.Humidity
The average relative humidity in May is 35%.Rainfall
In Santa Cruz, in May, during 6.3 rainfall days, 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 89.9 rainfall days, and 7.76" (197mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Santa Cruz, New Mexico, are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Santa Cruz aggregates 0.2" (5mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 25.9 snowfall days, and 9.33" (237mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In May, the average length of the day in Santa Cruz is 14h and 5min.On the first day of May in Santa Cruz, sunrise is at 6:10 am and sunset at 7:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:48 am and sunset at 8:15 pm MDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May in Santa Cruz is 11.8h.UV index
In Santa Cruz, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: A daily maximum UV index of 5 in May translates into the following instructions:
Preventative actions are necessary - The mandate to avoid skin and eye damage is in place. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the temperature in May in Santa Cruz?
What is the average humidity in May in Santa Cruz?
How many days does it rain in May in Santa Cruz?
What is the last month it snows in Santa Cruz?
How many hours of daylight does Santa Cruz have in May?
When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Santa Cruz?
How many hours of sunshine does Santa Cruz have in May?
What is the UV index reading in May in Santa Cruz?
Average temperature in May
Santa Cruz, NM
- Average high temperature in May: 69.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.8°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 41.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (19.8°F).
Average pressure in May
Santa Cruz, NM
- Average pressure in May: 29.9"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.89"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Santa Cruz, NM
- Average wind speed in May: 7.6mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are April and May (7.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).
Average humidity in May
Santa Cruz, NM
- Average humidity in May: 35%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (70%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (32%).
Average rainfall in May
Santa Cruz, NM
- Average rainfall in May: 0.59"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.73").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February and April (0.35").
Average rainfall days in May
Santa Cruz, NM
- Average rainfall days in May: 6.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.7 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and November (3.7 days).
Average snowfall in May
Santa Cruz, NM
- Average snowfall in May: 0.2"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.01").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Santa Cruz, NM
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Santa Cruz, NM
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 1min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
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 month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 7h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in May
Santa Cruz, NM
- Average sunshine days in May: 20.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (24.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.1 days).
Average UV index in May
Santa Cruz, NM
- Average UV index in May: 5
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
Santa Cruz, NM
- Average cloud cover in May: 13
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 23).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 10).
Average visibility in May
Santa Cruz, 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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