May weather forecast
Santa Teresa, NM

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is also a moderately hot month in Santa Teresa, New Mexico, with temperature in the range of an average low of 60.4°F (15.8°C) and an average high of 85.1°F (29.5°C).

Temperature

With the onset of May, Santa Teresa observes a minor temperature ascent, with the average high-temperature adjusting from April's warm 77.4°F (25.2°C) to a still moderately hot 85.1°F (29.5°C). Santa Teresa receives a consistent average low-temperature of 60.4°F (15.8°C) in May, a substantial dip from the day's heat.

Humidity

The least humid month is May, with an average relative humidity of 21%.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 3 days. Throughout May, 0.35" (9mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Santa Teresa, there are 75.4 rainfall days, and 8.46" (215mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Santa Teresa, snow does not fall in March through October.

Daylight

In Santa Teresa, the average length of the day in May is 13h and 48min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:19 am and sunset at 7:47 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:01 am and sunset at 8:07 pm MDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 11.7h.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 7 during May morphs into the following directions:
Avoid excessive sunlight. Those with lighter skin may experience burning in less than 20 minutes. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation. Limit direct exposure to the Sun during these hours. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun.
Updated: Jun 29, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in May?

In Santa Teresa, 85.1°F (29.5°C) is the average high-temperature and 60.4°F (15.8°C) is the average low-temperature during May.

What is the least humid month?

The least humid month is May, with an average relative humidity of 21%.

What is the average humidity in May?

The average relative humidity in May is 21%.

How much does it rain in May?

In Santa Teresa, during May, the rain falls for 3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.35" (9mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow?

In Santa Teresa, snow does not fall in March through October.

How many hours of daylight does Santa Teresa have in May?

In May, the average day length is 13h and 48min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:19 am and sunset at 7:47 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:01 am and sunset at 8:07 pm MDT.

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

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

When is the highest UV index?

The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 7.

What is the UV index reading in May?

In Santa Teresa, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 7. 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 Teresa, NM

Average temperature in May - Santa Teresa, NM
  • Average high temperature in May: 85.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (94.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (54.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 60.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (75.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (37.2°F).

Average pressure in May
Santa Teresa, NM

Average pressure in May - Santa Teresa, NM
  • Average pressure in May: 29.85"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.83"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Santa Teresa, NM

Average wind speed in May - Santa Teresa, NM
  • Average wind speed in May: 10.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (6.3mph).

Average humidity in May
Santa Teresa, NM

Average humidity in May - Santa Teresa, NM
  • Average humidity in May: 21%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (48%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (21%).

Average rainfall in May
Santa Teresa, NM

Average rainfall in May - Santa Teresa, NM
  • Average rainfall in May: 0.35"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.69").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (0.16").

Average rainfall days in May
Santa Teresa, NM

Average rainfall days in May - Santa Teresa, NM
  • Average rainfall days in May: 3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is May (3 days).

Average snowfall in May
Santa Teresa, NM

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

The month with the highest snowfall is December (0.71").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Santa Teresa, NM

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Santa Teresa, NM

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Santa Teresa, NM
  • Average daylight in May: 13h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 11h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 7h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in May
Santa Teresa, NM

Average sunshine days in May - Santa Teresa, NM
  • Average sunshine days in May: 26.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (26.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.2 days).

Average UV index in May
Santa Teresa, NM

Average UV index in May - Santa Teresa, NM
  • Average UV index in May: 7

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in May
Santa Teresa, NM

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

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 19).
The months with the least cloud cover are May and June (Cloud cover 9).

Average visibility in May
Santa Teresa, NM

Average visibility in May - Santa Teresa, 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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