May weather forecastJackson, NJ

Golden and brown tree leaves, car lights on the freeway, lights from the afar fun park, and the calm lake in Jackson, New Jersey

May

Weather in May

Weather elevates to a state of warmth in May, departing from the comfortably cool April. This month sets the tone for the forthcoming summer, as longer days become commonplace in Jackson. The change is evident in the environment also, with greens becoming more vivid and sunlit. Picnic weather replaces the light spring chill, and outdoor activities become more frequent. Despite its torrid nature, May offers the perfect blend of bright, sunny days and starry, tranquil nights.

Temperature

The shift into May is marked by a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from April's refreshing 61°F (16.1°C) to a pleasant 71.1°F (21.7°C). Jackson anticipates a considerable cooling off from the daytime high to an average minimum temperature of 48.9°F (9.4°C) in May.

Rainfall

In Jackson, in May, 3.74" (95mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, 49.21" (1250mm) of rain is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 25min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:56 am and sunset at 7:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:30 am and sunset at 8:20 pm EDT.

Updated: Aug 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

In May, in Jackson, the average high-temperature is 71.1°F (21.7°C), and the average low-temperature is 48.9°F (9.4°C).

Throughout May, 3.74" (95mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

In May, the average day length is 14h and 25min.

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:56 am and sunset at 7:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:30 am and sunset at 8:20 pm EDT.

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Average temperature in May
Jackson, NJ

Average high temperature in May: 71°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41°F).

Average low temperature in May: 49°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22°F).

Average rainfall in May
Jackson, NJ

Average rainfall in May: 3.7"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (4.8").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (3.3").

Average daylight in May
Jackson, NJ

Average daylight in May: 14h and 24min

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 24min).