May weather forecast
Carteret, NJ

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Carteret, is a pleasant month, with an average temperature varying between 54°F (12.2°C) and 68.2°F (20.1°C).

Temperature

A rise in the average high-temperature is observed during May, moving from a moderate 58.3°F (14.6°C) in April to a pleasant 68.2°F (20.1°C). In Carteret, the expected average low-temperature for May is a fresh 54°F (12.2°C).

Humidity

In Carteret, the average relative humidity in May is 76%.

Rainfall

In Carteret, during May, the rain falls for 12.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Carteret, there are 110.2 rainfall days, and 8.9" (226mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Carteret, snow does not fall in May through October.

Daylight

In Carteret, the average length of the day in May 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 Carteret, the average sunshine in May is 8.8h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 5 in May translates into these instructions:
Exercise prevention - Protecting skin and eyes from harm is required. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature in Carteret?

The high-temperature, in May, in Carteret, records 68.2°F (20.1°C), while the low-temperature is 54°F (12.2°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Carteret?

The average relative humidity in May in Carteret is 76%.

How many days does it rain in May in Carteret?

In Carteret, during May, the rain falls for 12.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow in Carteret?

In Carteret, snow does not fall in May through October.

Does it snow in Carteret in May?

In May, in Carteret, it doesn't snow. April is the latest month when it typically snows.

What is the average length of the day in May in Carteret?

In May, the average day length in Carteret is 14h and 28min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Carteret?

In May, on the first day of the month, 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.

How many hours of sunshine does Carteret have in May?

The average sunshine duration in May in Carteret, New Jersey, is 8.8h.

What is the UV index reading in May in Carteret?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Carteret, New Jersey, is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Carteret, NJ

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).

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Average pressure in May
Carteret, NJ

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).

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Average wind speed in May
Carteret, NJ

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).

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Average humidity in May
Carteret, NJ

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%).

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Average rainfall in May
Carteret, NJ

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").

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Average rainfall days in May
Carteret, NJ

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).

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Average snowfall in May
Carteret, NJ

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").

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Average snowfall days in May
Carteret, NJ

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).

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Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Carteret, NJ

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Carteret, NJ
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 3min

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 5min

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).

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Average sunshine days in May
Carteret, NJ

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).

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Average UV index in May
Carteret, NJ

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).

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Average cloud cover in May
Carteret, NJ

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).

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Average visibility in May
Carteret, NJ

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).

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