May weather forecast
Taos Ski Valley, NM

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a refreshing month in Taos Ski Valley, New Mexico, with an average temperature varying between 34.9°F (1.6°C) and 61.2°F (16.2°C).

Temperature

Taos Ski Valley experiences a temperature shift with the start of May, with average high-temperatures moving from a fresh 51.8°F (11°C) in April to a refreshing 61.2°F (16.2°C). Taos Ski Valley experiences a drastic reduction from day temperatures to an average low of 34.9°F (1.6°C) in May.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May in Taos Ski Valley is 44%.

Rainfall

In Taos Ski Valley, in May, during 9.2 rainfall days, 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 98.9 rainfall days, and 15.35" (390mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through June, September through December. In Taos Ski Valley, in May, snow falls for 4.2 days, with typically accumulated 3.11" (79mm) of snow. In Taos Ski Valley, during the entire year, snow falls for 57.6 days and aggregates up to 43.5" (1105mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Taos Ski Valley, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 8min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:07 am and sunset at 7:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:44 am and sunset at 8:14 pm MDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 11.5h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 4 in May translates into the following recommendations:
Preventative actions are necessary - Recommendations to ward off sunburn are given. It's recommended to limit sun exposure when its radiation is at its peak during midday. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Taos Ski Valley in May?

The high-temperature, in May, in Taos Ski Valley, is 61.2°F (16.2°C), while the low-temperature averages to 34.9°F (1.6°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

In Taos Ski Valley, the average relative humidity in May is 44%.

How much does it rain in May?

In Taos Ski Valley, in May, during 9.2 rainfall days, 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in May?

In Taos Ski Valley, in May, during 4.2 snowfall days, 3.11" (79mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Taos Ski Valley have in May?

In May, the average day length is 14h and 8min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:07 am and sunset at 7:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:44 am and sunset at 8:14 pm MDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

The average sunshine duration in May is 11.5h.

What is the UV index reading in May?

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Taos Ski Valley, NM

Average temperature in May - Taos Ski Valley, NM
  • Average high temperature in May: 61.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (75.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 34.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (49.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (11.7°F).

Average pressure in May
Taos Ski Valley, NM

Average pressure in May - Taos Ski Valley, NM
  • Average pressure in May: 29.9"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Taos Ski Valley, NM

Average wind speed in May - Taos Ski Valley, NM
  • Average wind speed in May: 8.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.8mph).

Average humidity in May
Taos Ski Valley, NM

Average humidity in May - Taos Ski Valley, NM
  • Average humidity in May: 44%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (40%).

Average rainfall in May
Taos Ski Valley, NM

Average rainfall in May - Taos Ski Valley, NM
  • Average rainfall in May: 1.14"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.66").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and November (0.63").

Average rainfall days in May
Taos Ski Valley, NM

Average rainfall days in May - Taos Ski Valley, NM
  • Average rainfall days in May: 9.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (21.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (1.5 days).

Average snowfall in May
Taos Ski Valley, NM

Average snowfall in May - Taos Ski Valley, NM
  • Average snowfall in May: 3.11"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (7.95").
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Taos Ski Valley, NM

Average snowfall days in May - Taos Ski Valley, NM
  • Average snowfall days in May: 4.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (9.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Taos Ski Valley, NM

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Taos Ski Valley, 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 42min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 11h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 6h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in May
Taos Ski Valley, NM

Average sunshine days in May - Taos Ski Valley, NM
  • Average sunshine days in May: 16.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (24.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (5.1 days).

Average UV index in May
Taos Ski Valley, NM

Average UV index in May - Taos Ski Valley, NM
  • Average UV index in May: 4

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Taos Ski Valley, NM

Average cloud cover in May - Taos Ski Valley, NM
  • Average cloud cover in May: 17

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 28).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 13).

Average visibility in May
Taos Ski Valley, NM

Average visibility in May - Taos Ski Valley, NM
  • Average visibility in May: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (5mi).

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