Albuquerque Weather in May: Temperature, Precipitation, Wind
In May, Albuquerque has warm weather with an average temperature of 19.6°C (67.3°F). Daily highs reach an average of 26.0°C (78.7°F) while overnight lows tend to drop to 13.0°C (55.5°F). Temperatures feel slightly cooler than they actually are for most of the day with an average daily feel-like temperature of 19.5°C (67.1°F), influenced by average windspeeds and cloud cover. The city experiences a moderate level of humidity in May, averaging around 33.5%. Albuquerque sees an average of 0.57mm (0.02 inches) of precipitation over the course of the month, with a 35.5% chance of experiencing some form of rainfall. Rain is the most common type of precipitation, occurring on an average of 11 days throughout the month. The city has a low chance of snow, with no recorded instances of snow in May. Winds in Albuquerque can be quite strong, with an average speed of 35.2 km/h (21.9 mph) and gusts reaching up to 58.1 km/h (36.2 mph). May skies in Albuquerque are partly cloudy, with an average cloud cover of 51.6%. Overall, May is a pleasant month in Albuquerque, with warm temperatures, moderate humidity, and a chance of occasional rainfall. It is advisable to be prepared for strong winds and to enjoy outdoor activities during periods of lower wind speeds.
What is the temperature in Albuquerque in May?
Average air temperature in Albuquerque is 19.6°C (67.3°F) in May. The outside temperature in Albuquerque feels like 19.5°C (67.1°F) on a typical May day. The highest average temperature during sunny days is 26°C (78.7°F) and feels like 25.4°C (77.7°F). The lowest average temperature after dark is 13°C (55.5°F) which feels like 12.9°C (55.2°F).
How hot is Albuquerque in May?
The hot temperature in May in Albuquerque rises to 30°C (86°F) on sunny days with low cloud coverage and 33.5% humidity. During hottest days of May it feels like 28.2 °C (82.8°F). The average maximum temp in Albuquerque is 26°C (82.8°F) during day time in May.
How cold is Albuquerque in May?
The coldest temp in Albuquerque in May drops to 8.3°C (46.9°F) during the cold nights. With 35.2km/h (21.9mph) winds and 33.5% humidity it feels like 5.7°C (42.3°F) on the coldest nights. The average minimum temperature is 13°C (55.5°F) during night time in May.
Does it rain in Albuquerque in May?
Yes, it rains for 11 days in Albuquerque, United States in May averaging 0.57 mm of precipitation. Albuquerque has a 35.5% chance for rain throughout the entire month of May.
How much does it rain in Albuquerque throughout May?
Albuquerque has 0.57 mm (0.02 inch) of rain per day on average in May. It rains for an average of 11 days out of the entire month.
Is Albuquerque windy in May?
The average speed of wind in Albuquerque, United States during May is 35.2km/h (21.9mph) and average windgust is 58.1km/h (36.1mph). On some days in May wind can reach up to 68.1km/h (42.3mph).
What is the direction of the wind in Albuquerque in May?
Most days of May the wind is blowing from South direction in Albuquerque.
What are the humidity levels in Albuquerque in May?
The average humidity levels in Albuquerque in May are 33.5%. Daily humidity levels in Albuquerque range from 11.5% to 68.2% during May.
How many hours of daylight are in Albuquerque in May?
Albuquerque has 14 hours 00 minutes of daylight in May on average. Sunset and sunrise times gradually change throughout the month. Sunrise in Albuquerque in May is at 6:03:11 and the sunset is at 20:04:00.
What is the cloud coverage in Albuquerque in May?
Clouds cover 51.6% of the sky on average throughout May in Albuquerque. The cloud coverage ranges from 11.3% to 93.9% depending on the day of the month.
What is the UV level in May in Albuquerque?
The average UV index in Albuquerque is 9.8 in May. UV levels change throughout the month and range from 9 to 10.
What is the solar radiation in Albuquerque in May?
The average solar radiation is 301.5 W/m2 (Watts per square meter) in Albuquerque during May. However solar radiation levels change throughout the month and range from 197.5 W/m2 to 364 W/m2.
What is the solar energy during May in Albuquerque?
The average solar energy during May in Albuquerque is 26 MJ/m2 (megajoules per square metre). Solar energy ranges from 17 MJ/m2, to 31.3 MJ/m2 during May.
Are there severe weather risks in Albuquerque in May?
Yes, there is a 10.6% risk for severe weather in Albuquerque, United States in May.
What is the air pressure in Albuquerque in May?
On average the air pressure in Albuquerque in May is 1011 mb (millibars). Throughout the month the sea level pressure ranges from 1004.5 mb to 1022.4 mb.
What is the visibility in Albuquerque in May?
The average daylight visibility in Albuquerque in May is 15.9 km (9.9 miles). Depending on the precipitation the visibility ranges from 15 km (9.3 miles) to 16 km (9.9 miles) throughout May.
What is the dew point in Albuquerque in May?
The average dew point in Albuquerque during May is 0.3°C (32.6°F).
Where is the data for Albuquerque climate in May coming from?
The climate data for Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States in May is collected from the following weather stations.
- BELEN REGIONAL AIRPORT, NM US
- ALBUQUERQUE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, NM US
- MORIARTY AIRPORT, NM US
- CW8328 Albuquerque NM US
- FW3713 Albuquerque NM US
- K0E0
- KABQ
- KSAF
- CIBOLA PORTABLE #1 NM US