May Weather in Ruidoso

Last updated: March 2, 2024

The weather in Ruidoso, United States, during May is characterized by an average temperature of 17°C (63°F). Highs can soar to 28°C (83°F), while lows may dip to 2°C (37°F). Typically, the humidity level in Ruidoso throughout May hovers around 54%.

2°C (37°F)

Minimum temperature

17°C (63°F)

Average temperature

28°C (83°F)

Maximum temperature

54%

Humidity

Precipitation and Sunshine hours

In May, Ruidoso averages 18 mm (0.7 inches) of rainfall, typically over the course of 4 rainy days. The month enjoys an average of 13 hours 53 minutes of daylight, with the sun shining for approximately 11 hours 52 minutes each day. Additionally, there is a 75% probability of sunny days during this period.

18 mm (0.7 inches)

Precipitation

4 rainy days

Rainy days

11 hours 52 minutes

Sunshine hours

75%

Chance of sun

UV Index

In May, the UV Index in Ruidoso reaches a maximum of 12, indicating a level of Extreme exposure. The most intense UV radiation typically occurs between 13:00 and 15:00, during which unprotected skin may burn in as little as 10 minutes.

Average solar exposure data for the current time of the year. Actual values may vary and depend on many factors, such as cloud cover, vegetation cover, surface type, etc.
	07:00	08:00	09:00	10:00	11:00	12:00	13:00	14:00	15:00	16:00	17:00	18:00	19:00
UVI	1	2	4	7	10	12	13	11	9	6	4	2	1
Exposure	Low		Moderate	High	VeryHigh	Extreme			VeryHigh	High	Moderate	Low
Time to burn	45 min		30 min	25 min	15 min	10 min			15 min	25 min	30 min	45 min