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Fronteras Weather in May

Fronteras in May

The short of it: Fronteras in May averages a high of 33 °C (92 °F) and a low of 12 °C (54 °F), with 3.0 mm (0.12 in) of rain and about 13 h 42 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are November and March. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 33° · low 12° · rain 3.0 mm · daylight 13 h 42 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: November & March

Thirty years of records give Fronteras an average May high of 33°, a low of 12° and some 3.0 mm of rain. Days run hot, near 33° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. It is the driest month of the year, only 3.0 mm of rain.

The sun is up for about 13 h 42 min in mid-May, 49 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water. The Almanac rates May 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are November and March.

Against its neighbours, Fronteras runs warmer than most and drier than most in May. Esqueda, 19 km to the S, sees much the same highs.

May in Fronteras, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
12th wettest of 12
Versus April
4° warmer, 1.0 mm less rain
Versus June
5° colder
Day–night spread
21°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
13 h 42 min
Average wind
13 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
EsquedaSonora19 km S33°12°2.0 mm
Agua PrietaSonora47 km N32°12°5.0 mm
BacoachiSonora49 km SW34°12°2.0 mm
DouglasArizona50 km N32°12°5.0 mm
PirtlevilleArizona51 km N32°12°5.0 mm
Nacozari ViejoSonora56 km S32°12°1.0 mm
Nacozari de GarcíaSonora59 km SSW33°13°2.0 mm
NacoSonora60 km NW31°12°4.0 mm

The Almanac · Fronteras Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
May
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Days run hot, near 33° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. It is the driest month of the year, only 3.0 mm of rain.

Climate of Fronteras by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January19°1°24 mm10 km/h10 h 21 min✦✦✦✦✦
February21°2°14 mm12 km/h11 h 3 min✦✦✦✦✦
March25°5°13 mm12 km/h11 h 54 min✦✦✦✦✦
April29°8°4.0 mm13 km/h12 h 53 min✦✦✦✦✦
May33°12°3.0 mm13 km/h13 h 42 min✦✦✦
June38°17°12 mm12 km/h14 h 8 min✦✦✦
July36°20°85 mm10 km/h13 h 58 min✦
August35°19°73 mm9 km/h13 h 16 min✦
September34°16°44 mm9 km/h12 h 18 min✦✦✦
October29°10°14 mm10 km/h11 h 21 min✦✦✦✦
November23°4°15 mm10 km/h10 h 32 min✦✦✦✦✦
December19°1°24 mm10 km/h10 h 9 min✦✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Fronteras in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Fronteras in May?

Days average 33 °C (92 °F) and nights 12 °C (54 °F), with about 3.0 mm (0.12 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 33° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. It is the driest month of the year, only 3.0 mm of rain.

Is May a good time to visit Fronteras?

The Almanac gives May 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are November and March.

How long are the days in Fronteras in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 13 h 42 min. The days are lengthening — from 10 h 9 min in December to 14 h 8 min in June.

Does it snow in Fronteras in May?

Hardly — May nights average 12 °C (54 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Fronteras in May?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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