May weather forecastCarteret, NJ
May
Weather in May
The last month of the spring, May, is an agreeable month in Carteret, New Jersey, with temperature in the range of an average high of 68.2°F (20.1°C) and an average low of 54°F (12.2°C).Temperature
The shift into May brings an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a moderate 58.3°F (14.6°C) in April to an agreeable 68.2°F (20.1°C). Carteret temperatures generally rest at a low of 54°F (12.2°C) during the May nights.Humidity
In Carteret, the average relative humidity in May is 76%.Rainfall
In Carteret, New Jersey, in May, it is raining for 12.2 days, with typically 0.94" (24mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 110.2 rainfall days, and 8.9" (226mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
May through October are months without snowfall.Daylight
In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 28min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:54 am and sunset at 7:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:28 am and sunset at 8:21 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine is 8.8h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: In May, the average maximum UV index of 5 translates into the following recommendations:
Ensure safety - Imperative it is to shield skin and eyes from damage. The Sun's UV radiation is especially harmful around midday, so reduce exposure and stay safe. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Carteret, NJ
- Average high temperature in May: 68.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.5°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 54°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.7°F).
Average pressure in May
Carteret, NJ
- Average pressure in May: 30.01"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Carteret, NJ
- Average wind speed in May: 7.5mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and March (9.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.3mph).
Average humidity in May
Carteret, NJ
- Average humidity in May: 76%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (72%).
Average rainfall in May
Carteret, NJ
- Average rainfall in May: 0.94"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.22").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.39").
Average rainfall days in May
Carteret, NJ
- Average rainfall days in May: 12.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (12.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.9 days).
Average snowfall in May
Carteret, NJ
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (0.83").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Carteret, NJ
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Carteret, NJ
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 30min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).
- Average sunshine in May: 8h and 48min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in May
Carteret, NJ
- Average sunshine days in May: 15.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (22.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (14.8 days).
Average UV index in May
Carteret, NJ
- Average UV index in May: 5
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
Carteret, NJ
- Average cloud cover in May: 44
The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 47).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in May
Carteret, NJ
- Average visibility in May: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
