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
The shift into May is accompanied by a modest temperature increase, with the average high-temperature edging up from a moderate 59.7°F (15.4°C) in April to an agreeable 68.5°F (20.3°C). In Santa Fe, the nighttime chill during May is a clear shift from the day's highs, with an average of 43.3°F (6.3°C).Humidity
In Santa Fe, New Mexico, the average relative humidity in May is 34%.Rainfall
In May, the rain falls for 7.4 days. Throughout May, 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Santa Fe, during the entire year, the rain falls for 90.3 days and collects up to 9.8" (249mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.6 snowfall days, in May, Santa Fe aggregates 0.63" (16mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 36 snowfall days, and 22.68" (576mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in May is 14h and 4min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:10 am and sunset at 7:50 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:49 am and sunset at 8:13 pm MDT.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine is 11.8h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: A typical high UV index of 5 in May suggests the following recommendations:
Exercise caution. Those with pale skin may experience burns in less than half an hour. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
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What is the average humidity in May?
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How many hours of daylight does Santa Fe have in May?
When are sunrise and sunset in May?
How long on average sun shines in May?
What is the UV index reading in May?
Average temperature in May
Santa Fe, NM
- Average high temperature in May: 68.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.2°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 43.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (21.6°F).
Average pressure in May
Santa Fe, NM
- Average pressure in May: 29.9"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.88"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Santa Fe, NM
- Average wind speed in May: 8.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.8mph).
Average humidity in May
Santa Fe, NM
- Average humidity in May: 34%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (67%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (32%).
Average rainfall in May
Santa Fe, NM
- Average rainfall in May: 0.63"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.73").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (0.55").
Average rainfall days in May
Santa Fe, NM
- Average rainfall days in May: 7.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (3.4 days).
Average snowfall in May
Santa Fe, NM
- Average snowfall in May: 0.63"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (5.71").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Santa Fe, NM
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (7.9 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 Fe, NM
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 1min
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 0min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 7h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in May
Santa Fe, NM
- Average sunshine days in May: 18.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.8 days).
Average UV index in May
Santa Fe, 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
Santa Fe, NM
- Average cloud cover in May: 12
The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 21).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 10).
Average visibility in May
Santa Fe, 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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