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United StatesThe weather in May in New Mexico
It's warm in May in New Mexico with an average temperature of 24°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 21°C to a high of 28°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 7°C and 12°C.
Looking for great weather? May is a good time to be in New Mexico. The temperatures are nice, and there’s not too much rain.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in May for New Mexico, United States. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Temperature records
With 35°C in 2014, New Mexico reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 8°C in 2016. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 0°C to a highest value of 19°C.
Rainfall amount
In May, there is an average of 27 mm of precipitation, spread over 6 days. The wind speed is around 5 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
Daily weather in May for New Mexico
Click on any day in May to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in New Mexico. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
May weather comparison
| New Mexico | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 24°C | 22°C |
| Max. temperature | 28°C | 28°C |
| Min. temperature | 7°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 27 mm | 105 mm |
| Rainy days | 6 days | 14 days |
Start of May
The month of May starts in New Mexico with warm temps, averaging around 24°C during the day and nights around 8°C.
Mid May
By mid-May, daytime temps stay steady at around 24°C, with nights around 9°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.
End of May
By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in New Mexico is around 27°C, while nighttime temps are about 10°C. There’s hardly any chance of precipitation. The weather will be mostly dry with plenty of sun.
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 7 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.
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Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in May in New Mexico, United States. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in May in New Mexico
Temperature in May in New Mexico over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in May in New Mexico, United States. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Daily Precipitation in May in New Mexico
Total precipitation in May in New Mexico over the years
Daily UV index in May in New Mexico
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in New Mexico, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
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Average weather in New Mexico by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for New Mexico. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.