May weather forecast
Tierra Amarilla, NM

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a mild month in Tierra Amarilla, New Mexico, with an average temperature fluctuating between 57.6°F (14.2°C) and 32°F (0°C).

Temperature

May signals a shift in the average high-temperature, moving from April's frosty 47.3°F (8.5°C) to a moderate 57.6°F (14.2°C). A marked drop from daytime peak temperatures to an average low-temperature of 32°F (0°C) is observed during the nights in May.

Humidity

In Tierra Amarilla, the average relative humidity in May is 49%.

Rainfall

In Tierra Amarilla, New Mexico, in May, during 10.6 rainfall days, 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Tierra Amarilla, during the entire year, the rain falls for 109 days and collects up to 22.8" (579mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 5.9 snowfall days, in May, Tierra Amarilla aggregates 5" (127mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Tierra Amarilla, there are 87.5 snowfall days, and 75.04" (1906mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Tierra Amarilla, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 8min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:11 am and sunset at 7:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:48 am and sunset at 8:19 pm MDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 11.1h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 4 in May translates into the following recommendations:
Undertake precautions - Guarding against sun damage is counselled. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.
Updated: Aug 31, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during May are 57.6°F (14.2°C) and 32°F (0°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in May?

In May, the average relative humidity in Tierra Amarilla is 49%.

How many days does it rain in May?

In Tierra Amarilla, during May, the rain falls for 10.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 5.9 snowfall days, in May, Tierra Amarilla aggregates 5" (127mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Tierra Amarilla have in May?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:11 am and sunset at 7:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:48 am and sunset at 8:19 pm MDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Tierra Amarilla have in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 11.1h.

How high is the UV index in May in Tierra Amarilla?

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Tierra Amarilla, NM

Average temperature in May - Tierra Amarilla, NM
  • Average high temperature in May: 57.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (73.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 32°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (46.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9°F).

Average pressure in May
Tierra Amarilla, NM

Average pressure in May - Tierra Amarilla, NM
  • Average pressure in May: 29.92"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.19"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Tierra Amarilla, NM

Average wind speed in May - Tierra Amarilla, NM
  • Average wind speed in May: 7.3mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are April and May (7.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are January, July and August (4.7mph).

Average humidity in May
Tierra Amarilla, NM

Average humidity in May - Tierra Amarilla, NM
  • Average humidity in May: 49%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (42%).

Average rainfall in May
Tierra Amarilla, NM

Average rainfall in May - Tierra Amarilla, NM
  • Average rainfall in May: 1.61"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (4.21").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (1.22").

Average rainfall days in May
Tierra Amarilla, NM

Average rainfall days in May - Tierra Amarilla, NM
  • Average rainfall days in May: 10.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.1 days).

Average snowfall in May
Tierra Amarilla, NM

Average snowfall in May - Tierra Amarilla, NM
  • Average snowfall in May: 5"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (14.02").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Tierra Amarilla, NM

Average snowfall days in May - Tierra Amarilla, NM
  • Average snowfall days in May: 5.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (15.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Tierra Amarilla, NM

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Tierra Amarilla, 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 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in May
Tierra Amarilla, NM

Average sunshine days in May - Tierra Amarilla, NM
  • Average sunshine days in May: 15.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.3 days).

Average UV index in May
Tierra Amarilla, NM

Average UV index in May - Tierra Amarilla, NM
  • Average UV index in May: 4

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

Average cloud cover in May
Tierra Amarilla, NM

Average cloud cover in May - Tierra Amarilla, NM
  • Average cloud cover in May: 20

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 13).

Average visibility in May
Tierra Amarilla, NM

Average visibility in May - Tierra Amarilla, 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 (4mi).

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