May weather forecastCranford, NJ
May
Weather in May
May's weather in Cranford, New Jersey exhibits a pristine spring climate, favoring enjoyable walks in the park. This month experiences an appreciable jump in daytime temperatures as compared to the preceding ones. A temperature range from 53.1°F (11.7°C) to 68.5°F (20.3°C) in May solidifies the fact that winter is a distant memory. Despite being the wettest month of the year with rainfall hitting 0.98" (25mm), May's weather offers a pleasant break from the preceding cold months while preparing residents for the forthcoming summer heat.Temperature
The onset of May marks an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a moderate 58.3°F (14.6°C) in April to an agreeable 68.5°F (20.3°C). Throughout the nights in May, Cranford experiences an average low-temperature of 53.1°F (11.7°C).Humidity
In May, the average relative humidity is 76%.Rainfall
In Cranford, in May, during 12.6 rainfall days, 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Cranford, during the entire year, the rain falls for 117.5 days and collects up to 9.17" (233mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
In Cranford, snow does not fall in May through October.Daylight
The average length of the day in May is 14h and 28min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:54 am and sunset at 7:53 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:28 am and sunset at 8:21 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In Cranford, the average sunshine in May is 8.8h.UV index
In Cranford, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 5 in May converts into the following recommendations:
Take necessary precautions - Protection from skin and eye injury is mandatory. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Cranford, NJ
- Average high temperature in May: 68.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 53.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.6°F).
Average pressure in May
Cranford, 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
Cranford, NJ
- Average wind speed in May: 7.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6mph).
Average humidity in May
Cranford, NJ
- Average humidity in May: 76%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and August (72%).
Average rainfall in May
Cranford, NJ
- Average rainfall in May: 0.98"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.22").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.43").
Average rainfall days in May
Cranford, NJ
- Average rainfall days in May: 12.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.9 days).
Average snowfall in May
Cranford, NJ
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (0.75").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Cranford, NJ
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Cranford, 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
Cranford, NJ
- Average sunshine days in May: 14.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (22.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.5 days).
Average UV index in May
Cranford, 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
Cranford, NJ
- Average cloud cover in May: 45
The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in May
Cranford, 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).
