Temperature
Hot by day, brisk at night.
84°Ftypical May high
Typical range
May climate
May in Alamogordo
United States · North America
Hot afternoons and plenty of sun.
One of the best months here
Early to mid
Daytime high
84°F
Lows around 59°F
Rain
Very little rain
Sun
13 h/day
Air feel
Very dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Mostly dry. About 2 wet days, the lowest monthly average.
6%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Plenty of sun this month.
13.2 hMay sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Warm days with mostly dry air.
Very dryMay Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In May, afternoons feel about 73° and nights feel near 53°.
FreezingVery coldColdCoolComfortableWarmHotNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly clear skies this month.
77%May Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in May.
7 mphMay Light breeze
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical May day
May late afternoons are around 82°F, easing to about 77°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning73°F
Rain1%
Cloud19%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Best windowMidday80°F
Rain3%
Cloud24%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon82°F
Rain3%
Cloud30%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Early evening77°F
Rain2%
Cloud28%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Data tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 55 | 35 | 0.6 | 4 | 9.2 | 48 |
| Feb | 60 | 38 | 0.6 | 4 | 10.0 | 42 |
| Mar | 68 | 44 | 0.5 | 3 | 11.1 | 35 |
| Apr | 76 | 50 | 0.3 | 2 | 12.1 | 27 |
| May | 84 | 59 | 0.3 | 2 | 13.2 | 25 |
| Jun | 93 | 67 | 0.8 | 4 | 13.6 | 30 |
| Jul | 91 | 68 | 2.4 | 11 | 13.2 | 48 |
| Aug | 89 | 67 | 1.8 | 8 | 12.3 | 51 |
| Sep | 85 | 62 | 1.1 | 5 | 11.5 | 49 |
| Oct | 76 | 53 | 0.9 | 4 | 10.5 | 45 |
| Nov | 64 | 42 | 0.6 | 3 | 9.5 | 45 |
| Dec | 55 | 35 | 0.7 | 4 | 9.1 | 48 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jul 31, 2026
Data & methodology