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
As April transitions into May, a change in temperatures is observed, with average highs moving from a cool 53.2°F (11.8°C) to a refreshing 62.6°F (17°C). In stark contrast to the day's heat, the temperature dips to an average of 34.2°F (1.2°C) during May nights.Humidity
In May, the average relative humidity is 43%.Rainfall
In Taos, in May, during 6 rainfall days, 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 82.8 rainfall days, and 11.06" (281mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.9 snowfall days, in May, Taos aggregates 0.87" (22mm) of snow. In Taos, during the entire year, snow falls for 37.3 days and aggregates up to 26.14" (664mm) of snow.Daylight
In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 7min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:07 am and sunset at 7:50 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:45 am and sunset at 8:14 pm MDT.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine is 11.5h.UV index
In Taos, 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 radiation for the average person.Note: An average UV index of 4 in May transforms into this advice:
Undertake protective steps - Recommendations to avoid sunburn are issued. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
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What is the average humidity in May?
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What time are sunrise and sunset in May?
How many hours of sunshine does Taos have in May?
What is the UV index intensity in May?
Average temperature in May
Taos, NM
- Average high temperature in May: 62.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.7°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 34.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (48.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (11.5°F).
Average pressure in May
Taos, NM
- Average pressure in May: 29.9"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.89"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Taos, NM
- Average wind speed in May: 7.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.9mph).
Average humidity in May
Taos, NM
- Average humidity in May: 43%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (40%).
Average rainfall in May
Taos, NM
- Average rainfall in May: 0.47"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.23").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.43").
Average rainfall days in May
Taos, NM
- Average rainfall days in May: 6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (1.4 days).
Average snowfall in May
Taos, NM
- Average snowfall in May: 0.87"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (5.63").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Taos, NM
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Taos, 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 January and December (Average sunshine: 6h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in May
Taos, NM
- Average sunshine days in May: 23 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (25.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.3 days).
Average UV index in May
Taos, 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, NM
- Average cloud cover in May: 16
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 32).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 13).
Average visibility in May
Taos, NM
- Average visibility in May: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and December (5mi).
Taos, New Mexico, USA
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