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 is accompanied by a modest temperature increase, with the average high-temperature edging up from 75.4°F (24.1°C) in April to a still moderately hot 82.8°F (28.2°C). Compared to daytime temperatures, White Sands's temperature drops significantly, averaging a moderate 58.3°F (14.6°C) during the nights of May.Humidity
April and May, with an average relative humidity of 23%, are the least humid months.Rainfall
In White Sands, in May, it is raining for 4.8 days, with typically 0.75" (19mm) of accumulated precipitation. In White Sands, during the entire year, the rain falls for 93.3 days and collects up to 13.66" (347mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
March through October are months without snowfall.Daylight
In May, the average length of the day is 13h and 50min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:18 am and sunset at 7:47 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:59 am and sunset at 8:07 pm MDT.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine is 11.6h.UV index
In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The daily high UV index of 6 during May translates into the following recommendations:
Enforce precautions and stick to sun safety measures. Preservation from skin and eye damage is essential. Remember that UV radiation from the Sun is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Make an effort to limit direct sun exposure during this time. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
White Sands, NM
- Average high temperature in May: 82.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (92.7°F).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and December (52.9°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 58.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (35.2°F).
Average pressure in May
White Sands, NM
- Average pressure in May: 29.85"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.83"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
White Sands, NM
- Average wind speed in May: 9.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (5.4mph).
Average humidity in May
White Sands, NM
- Average humidity in May: 23%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (51%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (23%).
Average rainfall in May
White Sands, NM
- Average rainfall in May: 0.75"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.56").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (0.35").
Average rainfall days in May
White Sands, NM
- Average rainfall days in May: 4.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4 days).
Average snowfall in May
White Sands, NM
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (0.98").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in May
White Sands, NM
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (1.4 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
White Sands, NM
- Average daylight in May: 13h and 5min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 6min).
- Average sunshine in May: 11h and 4min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 7h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in May
White Sands, NM
- Average sunshine days in May: 24.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (25.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.5 days).
Average UV index in May
White Sands, NM
- Average UV index in May: 6
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
White Sands, NM
- Average cloud cover in May: 10
The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 20).
The months with the least cloud cover are May and June (Cloud cover 10).
Average visibility in May
White Sands, 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).
White Sands, New Mexico, USA
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