Terlingua, TX weather in May
In May, Terlingua sees highs around 98°F and lows around 64°F: very hot and mostly dry. Expect about 3 wet days. Plan outdoor time for mornings and evenings.
- Normal high
- 98°F
- Normal low
- 64°F
- Wet days
- 3
- 0.9 in total
- Daylight
- 13.6 h
How May changes from start to finish
| May 1 | May 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 94°F | 101°F |
| Normal low | 59°F | 70°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 8% | 13% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:12 am / 8:30 pm | 6:55 am / 8:48 pm |
| Daylight | 13.3 h | 13.9 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Central Time).
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F (temperature only: no humidity station nearby)1 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more28 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow3 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in2 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below0 of 31
Average days per May, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain in May
Normal precipitation is 0.9 in; a dry May brings about 0.1 in and a wet one about 1.2 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 1 day brings half an inch or more.
How May varies from year to year
- Warmest May, 1991-20201998: average high 104°F
- Coolest May1992: average high 90°F
- Wettest May2017: 5.0 in
- Driest May2000: no measurable precipitation
- Highest reading115°F (May 26, 1999)
- Lowest reading35°F (May 3, 2013)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
May compared with April and June
| April | May | June | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 90°F | 98°F | 102°F |
| Normal low | 54°F | 64°F | 73°F |
| Wet days | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| Comfortable days | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Daylight | 12.9 h | 13.6 h | 14.0 h |
Highs change by +8°F from April and +4°F into June.
Nearby alternatives in May
- Cooler: Midland, TX206 mi · high 89°F · 5 wet days
How Terlingua ranks in May
- Normal high2nd warmest of 378 cities; 1st of 38 in Texas
- Wet days62nd driest of 378
What to pack for Terlingua in May
- Light, breathable clothing – highs near 98°F
- Layers – afternoons near 98°F but nights near 64°F
Heating and cooling
May has 2 heating degree days and 495 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 10% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Terlingua in May?
The normal high is 98°F and the normal low is 64°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest May reading was 115°F (May 26, 1999).
Does it rain a lot in Terlingua in May?
About 3 days in May have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 0.9 in. The wettest May in 1991-2020 was in 2017 (5.0 in); the driest was in 2000, with no measurable precipitation.
Is May a good time to visit Terlingua?
May ranks 8th of 12 months on our comfort score for Terlingua (37 out of 100). It has about 1 comfortable day (judged by temperature only) and about 28 days at 90°F or hotter. The best months are January, February and December.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall and snow depth: Lajitas (USC00414950), 9.3 mi WSW of the city center, 2,403 ft (486 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Frost dates: Terlingua (USC00418924), 2.3 mi NE of the city center, 2,633 ft (256 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: humidity and wind by hour, cloud cover and daily humidity and wind (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).