May weather in Des Moines, NM
The average temperature in Des Moines in May is 56.6°F (39.5°F–73.6°F). Average precipitation: 1.46 inches. Average snowfall is 0.7 inches.
May is a spring month in Des Moines, and is warmer than the annual average of 49.4°F. Daily temperatures swing about 34.1°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 7 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 13h 58m. For travel, May is a comfortable month to visit.
Avg High
73.6°F
Avg Low
39.5°F
Precipitation
1.46 in
Snow
0.7 in
May records in Des Moines
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 1 | 86.0°F (2020) | 17.1°F (2013) | 0.75 in (1999) |
| May 2 | 82.9°F (2012) | 15.1°F (2013) | 1.27 in (2007) |
| May 3 | 81.0°F (2020) | 12.9°F (2013) | 0.27 in (2005) |
| May 4 | 84.9°F (2012) | 19.9°F (2013) | 0.30 in (2001) |
| May 5 | 86.0°F (2012) | 25.0°F (1999) | 0.57 in (2025) |
| May 6 | 82.9°F (2000) | 25.0°F (2021) | 0.64 in (2025) |
| May 7 | 84.0°F (2009) | 25.0°F (1998) | 0.63 in (2012) |
| May 8 | 84.0°F (1996) | 24.1°F (2024) | 0.07 in (2017) |
| May 9 | 84.9°F (2018) | 21.0°F (2014) | 0.93 in (2017) |
| May 10 | 89.1°F (2018) | 23.0°F (2020) | 0.40 in (2021) |
| May 11 | 87.1°F (2018) | 18.0°F (2008) | 0.58 in (2024) |
| May 12 | 84.9°F (2018) | 27.0°F (2014) | 0.13 in (2024) |
| May 13 | 84.0°F (1996) | 25.0°F (2000) | 0.45 in (2015) |
| May 14 | 84.0°F (2013) | 18.0°F (2014) | 0.89 in (2012) |
| May 15 | 86.0°F (1996) | 21.9°F (2014) | 0.50 in (2003) |
| May 16 | 89.1°F (1996) | 28.0°F (1998) | 0.25 in (2016) |
| May 17 | 90.0°F (1996) | 32.0°F (2006) | 0.48 in (2001) |
| May 18 | 89.1°F (2020) | 30.9°F (2008) | 0.93 in (2021) |
| May 19 | 91.0°F (1996) | 26.1°F (2000) | 1.34 in (2015) |
| May 20 | 89.1°F (1996) | 25.0°F (2025) | 0.05 in (2019) |
| May 21 | 84.9°F (2006) | 28.0°F (2001) | 0.97 in (2019) |
| May 22 | 87.1°F (2012) | 28.9°F (2001) | 0.86 in (2015) |
| May 23 | 89.1°F (2000) | 32.0°F (2001) | 0.13 in (2005) |
| May 24 | 84.0°F (1996) | 27.0°F (2019) | 0.74 in (2022) |
| May 25 | 88.0°F (2006) | 24.1°F (2002) | 1.65 in (2013) |
| May 26 | 88.0°F (2006) | 28.0°F (2020) | 1.56 in (2010) |
| May 27 | 89.1°F (2011) | 30.9°F (2025) | 0.72 in (2023) |
| May 28 | 90.0°F (2011) | 30.0°F (2012) | 0.71 in (2021) |
| May 29 | 93.0°F (2000) | 32.0°F (2017) | 0.45 in (2008) |
| May 30 | 91.0°F (2000) | 28.0°F (2019) | 0.26 in (2020) |
| May 31 | 93.0°F (2002) | 28.9°F (2019) | 0.58 in (2023) |