May weather forecast
White Sands National Monument, NM

The stunning landscape of the White Sands National Monument in New Mexico
The stunning landscape of the White Sands National Monument in New Mexico

May

Weather in May

Embracing the heart of spring, May presents an excellent time to visit the White Sands National Monument. The temperature continues its upward ascension, bringing along longer days and shorter nights. Rainfall remains relatively consistent with the onset of warmer weather. Climatic conditions soar to sweltering heights, with temperatures hitting a summer preview of 31.2°C. With warmer temperatures transforming the environment, the dunes' beauty evolves throughout the month.

Temperature

With the transition into May, White Sands National Monument experiences a subtle uplift in average high-temperatures, adjusting from a warm 26.4°C in April to a tropical 31.2°C. White Sands National Monument registers a prominent dip from daytime highs, with an average of 9.2°C during the nights of May.

Rainfall

In White Sands National Monument, in May, it is raining for 2 days, with typically 10mm of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 42 rainfall days, and 229mm of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In White Sands National Monument, snow does not fall in April through October.

Daylight

In White Sands National Monument, the average length of the day in May is 13h and 52min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:17 am and sunset at 7:47 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:58 am and sunset at 8:08 pm MDT.
Updated: Aug 21, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How hot is it in May?
In May, in White Sands National Monument, the average high-temperature is 31.2°C, and the average low-temperature is 9.2°C.
How much does it rain in May?
In White Sands National Monument, in May, it is raining for 2 days, with typically 10mm of accumulated precipitation.
When it does not snow?
In White Sands National Monument, New Mexico, snow does not fall in April through October.
How many hours of daylight does White Sands National Monument have in May?
The average day length in May is 13h and 52min.
When are sunrise and sunset in May?
On the first day of May in White Sands National Monument, sunrise is at 6:17 am and sunset at 7:47 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:58 am and sunset at 8:08 pm MDT.
Average high temperature
Average low temperature
Average rainfall
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Average snowfall
Average daylight
Average temperature in May - White Sands National Monument, NM
Average temperature in May
White Sands National Monument, NM
  • Average high temperature in May: 31.2°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (36.2°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (13.7°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 9.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (17.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (-5.7°C).

Average rainfall in May - White Sands National Monument, NM
Average rainfall in May
White Sands National Monument, NM
  • Average rainfall in May: 9.7mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (45mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is March (7.1mm).

Average rainfall days in May - White Sands National Monument, NM
Average rainfall days in May
White Sands National Monument, NM
  • Average rainfall days in May: 2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (7 days).
The months with the least rainy days are March, April, May and November (2 days).

Average snowfall in May - White Sands National Monument, NM
Average snowfall in May
White Sands National Monument, NM
  • Average snowfall in May: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is December (25.4mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average daylight in May - White Sands National Monument, NM
Average daylight in May
White Sands National Monument, 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).

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