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Hércules Weather in May

Hércules in May

The short of it: Hércules in May averages a high of 34 °C (93 °F) and a low of 15 °C (59 °F), with 12 mm (0.47 in) of rain and about 13 h 32 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are November and February. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 34° · low 15° · rain 12 mm · daylight 13 h 32 min

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

Thirty years of records give Hércules an average May high of 34°, a low of 15° and some 12 mm of rain. Days run hot, near 34° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 12 mm, the 6th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 13 h 32 min in mid-May, 43 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 February.

Against its neighbours, Hércules runs cooler than most and drier than most in May. La Perla, 80 km to the WNW, is 2° cooler by day.

May in Hércules, by the numbers

Warmth rank
3rd warmest of 12
Rain rank
6th wettest of 12
Versus April
4° warmer, 7.0 mm more rain
Versus June
2° colder
Day–night spread
19°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
13 h 32 min
Average wind
12 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
La PerlaChihuahua80 km WNW32°14°14 mm
La EsmeraldaCoahuila85 km S31°16°21 mm
Manuel BenavidesChihuahua119 km N35°18°18 mm
Chula VistaCoahuila119 km SSE36°17°16 mm
Laguna del Rey (Químicas del Rey)Coahuila120 km SSE36°17°16 mm
Estación la CruzChihuahua139 km W35°17°9.0 mm
La CruzChihuahua140 km W35°16°9.0 mm
Puerto del ToroChihuahua141 km W34°16°9.0 mm

The Almanac · Hércules 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 34° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 12 mm, the 6th wettest month.

Climate of Hércules by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January19°3°8.0 mm10 km/h10 h 33 min✦✦✦✦✦
February22°5°6.0 mm11 km/h11 h 10 min✦✦✦✦✦
March26°7°10 mm12 km/h11 h 56 min✦✦✦✦✦
April30°11°5.0 mm12 km/h12 h 48 min✦✦✦✦
May34°15°12 mm12 km/h13 h 32 min✦✦✦
June35°18°19 mm12 km/h13 h 55 min✦✦✦
July34°18°52 mm10 km/h13 h 45 min✦✦
August34°17°44 mm10 km/h13 h 8 min✦✦✦
September31°15°49 mm9 km/h12 h 17 min✦✦✦
October29°11°21 mm9 km/h11 h 26 min✦✦✦✦✦
November24°6°11 mm9 km/h10 h 43 min✦✦✦✦✦
December19°2°10 mm9 km/h10 h 22 min✦✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Hércules in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Hércules in May?

Days average 34 °C (93 °F) and nights 15 °C (59 °F), with about 12 mm (0.47 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 34° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 12 mm, the 6th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Hércules?

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

How long are the days in Hércules in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 13 h 32 min. The days are lengthening — from 10 h 22 min in December to 13 h 55 min in June.

Does it snow in Hércules in May?

Hardly — May nights average 15 °C (59 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Hércules in May?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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