May weather forecast
Whitetail, NM

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is an agreeable month in Whitetail, New Mexico, with an average temperature varying between 71.2°F (21.8°C) and 48.7°F (9.3°C).

Temperature

As May begins, there's a slight increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a comfortable 64.6°F (18.1°C) in April to an agreeable 71.2°F (21.8°C). Whitetail, after hot May days, encounters a marked drop to an average nighttime temperature of 48.7°F (9.3°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May in Whitetail is 32%.

Rainfall

In Whitetail, New Mexico, during May, the rain falls for 6.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation. In Whitetail, New Mexico, during the entire year, the rain falls for 105.3 days and collects up to 18.5" (470mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Whitetail aggregates 0.24" (6mm) of snow. In Whitetail, during the entire year, snow falls for 19.1 days and aggregates up to 11.26" (286mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 13h and 53min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:13 am and sunset at 7:45 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:53 am and sunset at 8:06 pm MDT.

Sunshine

In Whitetail, the average sunshine in May is 11.5h.

UV index

In Whitetail, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 5 in May interprets into the following recommendations:
Be vigilant - Suggestions to stave off sun damage are provided. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.
Updated: Aug 11, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in May?

The high-temperature, in May, in Whitetail, records 71.2°F (21.8°C), while the low-temperature is 48.7°F (9.3°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

In Whitetail, the average relative humidity in May is 32%.

How much does it rain in May?

In Whitetail, in May, it is raining for 6.5 days, with typically 0.98" (25mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Whitetail aggregates 0.24" (6mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Whitetail have in May?

In Whitetail, the average day length in May is 13h and 53min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:13 am and sunset at 7:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:53 am and sunset at 8:06 pm MDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 11.5h.

What is the UV index intensity in May?

In Whitetail, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Whitetail, NM

Average temperature in May - Whitetail, NM
  • Average high temperature in May: 71.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (81.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (45.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 48.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.3°F).

Average pressure in May
Whitetail, NM

Average pressure in May - Whitetail, 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 (29.85"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Whitetail, NM

Average wind speed in May - Whitetail, NM
  • Average wind speed in May: 10.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).

Average humidity in May
Whitetail, NM

Average humidity in May - Whitetail, NM
  • Average humidity in May: 32%

The months with the highest relative humidity are September and December (56%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (30%).

Average rainfall in May
Whitetail, NM

Average rainfall in May - Whitetail, NM
  • Average rainfall in May: 0.98"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.53").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.28").

Average rainfall days in May
Whitetail, NM

Average rainfall days in May - Whitetail, NM
  • Average rainfall days in May: 6.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (21.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.4 days).

Average snowfall in May
Whitetail, NM

Average snowfall in May - Whitetail, NM
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.24"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.62").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Whitetail, NM

Average snowfall days in May - Whitetail, NM
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (5.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Whitetail, NM

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Whitetail, 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 3min

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
Whitetail, NM

Average sunshine days in May - Whitetail, NM
  • Average sunshine days in May: 22 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (25.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (6.2 days).

Average UV index in May
Whitetail, NM

Average UV index in May - Whitetail, NM
  • Average UV index in May: 5

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Whitetail, NM

Average cloud cover in May - Whitetail, NM
  • Average cloud cover in May: 12

The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 21).
The months with the least cloud cover are May and June (Cloud cover 12).

Average visibility in May
Whitetail, NM

Average visibility in May - Whitetail, 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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