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
In May, the meteorological conditions subtly change with the average high-temperature edging from a moderate 60.6°F (15.9°C) in April to a pleasant 68.9°F (20.5°C). During May, Gallup perceives a consistent contrast from the daytime highs, with an average low-temperature of 45.3°F (7.4°C).Humidity
In Gallup, the average relative humidity in May is 30%.Rainfall
May and June are months with the least rain in Gallup when the rain falls for 4.5 days and typically aggregates up to 0.24" (6mm) of rain.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, Gallup aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 24.1 snowfall days, and 10.91" (277mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Gallup, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 3min.On the first day of May in Gallup, sunrise is at 6:22 am and sunset at 8:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:00 am and sunset at 8:24 pm MDT.
Sunshine
In Gallup, the average sunshine in May is 11.4h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in May in Gallup is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 5 translates into these guidelines:
Take precautions - Protection against skin and eye damage is obliged. The Sun's most harmful UV rays are emitted around midday; avoid staying outdoors for long during this time. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.
Frequently asked questions
What is the temperature in May in Gallup?
What is the average humidity in May in Gallup?
What is the driest month in Gallup?
How much does it rain in Gallup in May?
What is the last month it snows in Gallup?
How many hours of daylight does Gallup have in May?
When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Gallup?
How long on average sun shines in May in Gallup?
What is the UV index intensity in May in Gallup?
Average temperature in May
Gallup, NM
- Average high temperature in May: 68.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.7°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 45.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.7°F).
Average pressure in May
Gallup, NM
- Average pressure in May: 29.88"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.19"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.87"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Gallup, NM
- Average wind speed in May: 10.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (6.8mph).
Average humidity in May
Gallup, NM
- Average humidity in May: 30%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (70%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (23%).
Average rainfall in May
Gallup, NM
- Average rainfall in May: 0.24"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.06").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are May and June (0.24").
Average rainfall days in May
Gallup, NM
- Average rainfall days in May: 4.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (12.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.6 days).
Average snowfall in May
Gallup, NM
- Average snowfall in May: 0.12"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.91").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Gallup, NM
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Gallup, NM
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 1min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).
- Average sunshine in May: 11h and 2min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 6h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in May
Gallup, NM
- Average sunshine days in May: 24.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is June (25.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (14.4 days).
Average UV index in May
Gallup, NM
- Average UV index in May: 5
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
Gallup, NM
- Average cloud cover in May: 14
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 28).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 10).
Average visibility in May
Gallup, NM
- Average visibility in May: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (5mi).
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