May Rainfall and Precipitation in New Mexico
Average rainfall, rainy days and the driest cities in New Mexico, the United States of America in May.
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Monthly precipitation
0 mm (0 in) dry → 150 mm (5.9 in) wet
Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in May: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.
New Mexico precipitation in May: frequently asked questions
How much rainfall does New Mexico, the United States of America receive in May?
Taos stays mostly dry in May, with average rainfall close to 27 mm (1.1 in).
How many days does it rain in New Mexico, the United States of America in May?
Taos sees roughly 7 days rainy days during May.
Is May part of the rainy season in New Mexico, the United States of America?
May is generally a drier month for New Mexico, the United States of America, falling outside the main rainy season.
What is the wettest city in May in New Mexico, the United States of America?
In our database, Clovis stands out as having an average rainfall level of 58 mm (2.3 in), making it the wettest location.
What is the driest city in May in New Mexico, the United States of America?
Based on our database, Lordsburg sees the least rainfall in New Mexico, the United States of America in May, with around 3.6 mm (0.1 in) on average.
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