May weather forecast
Tularosa, NM

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Tularosa, is a warm month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 55.2°F (12.9°C) and 77.4°F (25.2°C).

Temperature

Tularosa's transition into May is marked by a minor temperature shift, moving from a pleasant 70.2°F (21.2°C) in April to a moderately hot 77.4°F (25.2°C). Tularosa records a pronounced decline from the day's peak to an average nighttime low-temperature of 55.2°F (12.9°C) throughout May.

Humidity

April and May, with an average relative humidity of 25%, are the least humid months.

Rainfall

In Tularosa, in May, it is raining for 3.4 days, with typically 0.24" (6mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Tularosa, there are 66.5 rainfall days, and 6.54" (166mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Tularosa, New Mexico, snow does not fall in March through October.

Daylight

In Tularosa, the average length of the day in May is 13h and 53min.
On the first day of May in Tularosa, sunrise is at 6:15 am and sunset at 7:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:56 am and sunset at 8:07 pm MDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine in Tularosa is 11.8h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Tularosa, New Mexico, is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 6 during May translates into the following directions:
Stick with precautions and abide by sun safety procedures. Evading sunburn is essential. Limit direct sun exposure and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the time of the most intense UV radiation, noting that shade structures may not provide total sun protection. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in May in Tularosa?

During May, Tularosa experiences an average high-temperature of 77.4°F (25.2°C) and a low-temperature of 55.2°F (12.9°C).

What are the least humid months in Tularosa?

The months with the lowest humidity are April and May, with an average relative humidity of 25%.

What is the average humidity in May in Tularosa?

The average relative humidity in May in Tularosa is 25%.

How many days does it rain in May in Tularosa?

In Tularosa, during May, the rain falls for 3.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.24" (6mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow in Tularosa?

March through October are months without snowfall in Tularosa, New Mexico.

What is the average length of the day in May in Tularosa?

The average day length in May in Tularosa, New Mexico, is 13h and 53min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Tularosa?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:15 am and sunset at 7:46 pm. On the last day of the month, in Tularosa, New Mexico, sunrise is at 5:56 am and sunset at 8:07 pm MDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Tularosa have in May?

The average sunshine duration in May is 11.8h.

What is the UV index reading in May in Tularosa?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Tularosa is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Tularosa, NM

Average temperature in May - Tularosa, NM
  • Average high temperature in May: 77.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (88.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (49.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 55.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (32°F).

Average pressure in May
Tularosa, NM

Average pressure in May - Tularosa, NM
  • Average pressure in May: 29.86"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Tularosa, NM

Average wind speed in May - Tularosa, NM
  • Average wind speed in May: 8.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.7mph).

Average humidity in May
Tularosa, NM

Average humidity in May - Tularosa, NM
  • Average humidity in May: 25%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (52%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (25%).

Average rainfall in May
Tularosa, NM

Average rainfall in May - Tularosa, NM
  • Average rainfall in May: 0.24"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.34").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (0.2").

Average rainfall days in May
Tularosa, NM

Average rainfall days in May - Tularosa, NM
  • Average rainfall days in May: 3.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (12.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.8 days).

Average snowfall in May
Tularosa, NM

Average snowfall in May - Tularosa, NM
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.18").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Tularosa, NM

Average snowfall days in May - Tularosa, NM
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (2.1 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
Tularosa, NM

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 11h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 7h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in May
Tularosa, NM

Average sunshine days in May - Tularosa, NM
  • Average sunshine days in May: 25.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (26.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.5 days).

Average UV index in May
Tularosa, NM

Average UV index in May - Tularosa, NM
  • Average UV index in May: 6

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Tularosa, NM

Average cloud cover in May - Tularosa, NM
  • Average cloud cover in May: 8

The months with the most cloud cover are July and December (Cloud cover 16).
The months with the least cloud cover are May and June (Cloud cover 8).

Average visibility in May
Tularosa, NM

Average visibility in May - Tularosa, 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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