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
The shift into May brings a slight increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a moderate 58.8°F (14.9°C) in April to a still refreshing 67.6°F (19.8°C). May presents a pronounced divergence from daily peak temperatures, with the average low-temperature of 42.4°F (5.8°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in May is 35%.Rainfall
In May, the rain falls for 5.2 days. Throughout May, 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Velarde, during the entire year, the rain falls for 84.2 days and collects up to 7.48" (190mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Velarde aggregates 0.2" (5mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 31 snowfall days, and 16.3" (414mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in May is 14h and 6min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:09 am and sunset at 7:51 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:48 am and sunset at 8:15 pm MDT.
Sunshine
In Velarde, the average sunshine in May is 11.8h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: In May, a regular UV index of 5 translates into these guidelines:
Adopt protective measures - Suggestions to resist sunburn are offered. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in May
Velarde, NM
- Average high temperature in May: 67.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.7°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 42.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (19.4°F).
Average pressure in May
Velarde, NM
- Average pressure in May: 29.9"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.89"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Velarde, NM
- Average wind speed in May: 7.8mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are April and May (7.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).
Average humidity in May
Velarde, NM
- Average humidity in May: 35%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (69%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (33%).
Average rainfall in May
Velarde, NM
- Average rainfall in May: 0.43"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.38").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (0.31").
Average rainfall days in May
Velarde, NM
- Average rainfall days in May: 5.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (4.1 days).
Average snowfall in May
Velarde, NM
- Average snowfall in May: 0.2"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.02").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Velarde, NM
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Velarde, 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 5min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 7h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in May
Velarde, NM
- Average sunshine days in May: 23.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (24.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.3 days).
Average UV index in May
Velarde, NM
- Average UV index in May: 5
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
Velarde, NM
- Average cloud cover in May: 12
The months with the most cloud cover are January, February and December (Cloud cover 22).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and October (Cloud cover 10).
Average visibility in May
Velarde, 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).
Velarde, New Mexico, USA
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