May weather forecast
Hackensack, NJ

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Hackensack, is an agreeable month, with an average temperature ranging between min 53.2°F (11.8°C) and max 69.4°F (20.8°C).

Temperature

May shows a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from April's refreshing 58.6°F (14.8°C) to an agreeable 69.4°F (20.8°C). Hackensack experiences a mean temperature of 53.2°F (11.8°C) during May nights.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity in Hackensack is 74%.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 15.9 days. Throughout May, 2.09" (53mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Hackensack, New Jersey, during the entire year, the rain falls for 149.3 days and collects up to 22.36" (568mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, November and December. May is the last month it regularly snows in Hackensack. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Hackensack aggregates 0.2" (5mm) of snow. In Hackensack, during the entire year, snow falls for 19.4 days and aggregates up to 4.96" (126mm) of snow.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Hackensack, New Jersey, is 14h and 29min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:53 am and sunset at 7:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:26 am and sunset at 8:21 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 8.6h.

UV index

In Hackensack, New Jersey, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A typical high UV index of 5 in May suggests the following recommendations:
Heed the precautions - Suggestions to avoid sunburn are made. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Hackensack in May?

May temperatures in Hackensack vary between a high-temperature of 69.4°F (20.8°C) and a low-temperature of 53.2°F (11.8°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Hackensack?

In May, the average relative humidity in Hackensack is 74%.

How much does it rain in Hackensack in May?

In Hackensack, during May, the rain falls for 15.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.09" (53mm) of precipitation.

What is the last month it snows in Hackensack?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Hackensack aggregates 0.2" (5mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Hackensack have in May?

In May, the average day length in Hackensack, New Jersey, is 14h and 29min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Hackensack?

On the first day of May in Hackensack, sunrise is at 5:53 am and sunset at 7:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:26 am and sunset at 8:21 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Hackensack?

In May, the average sunshine duration in Hackensack is 8.6h.

How high is the UV index in May in Hackensack?

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Hackensack, New Jersey, is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Hackensack, NJ

Average temperature in May - Hackensack, NJ
  • Average high temperature in May: 69.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 53.2°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 (24.3°F).

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Average pressure in May
Hackensack, NJ

Average pressure in May - Hackensack, NJ
  • Average pressure in May: 30.01"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.1"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

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Average wind speed in May
Hackensack, NJ

Average wind speed in May - Hackensack, NJ
  • Average wind speed in May: 6.9mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and March (8.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.9mph).

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Average humidity in May
Hackensack, NJ

Average humidity in May - Hackensack, NJ
  • Average humidity in May: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (70%).

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Average rainfall in May
Hackensack, NJ

Average rainfall in May - Hackensack, NJ
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.09"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.48").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.34").

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Average rainfall days in May
Hackensack, NJ

Average rainfall days in May - Hackensack, NJ
  • Average rainfall days in May: 15.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.7 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Hackensack, NJ

Average snowfall in May - Hackensack, NJ
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.2"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.34").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in May
Hackensack, NJ

Average snowfall days in May - Hackensack, NJ
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Hackensack, NJ

Average sunshine days in May - Hackensack, NJ
  • Average sunshine days in May: 13.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.9 days).

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Average UV index in May
Hackensack, NJ

Average UV index in May - Hackensack, 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
Hackensack, NJ

Average cloud cover in May - Hackensack, NJ
  • Average cloud cover in May: 45

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 48).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 32).

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Average visibility in May
Hackensack, NJ

Average visibility in May - Hackensack, 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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