May weather forecastJersey City, NJ
May
Weather in May
May, the last month of the spring in Jersey City, is a comfortable month, with an average temperature varying between 67.8°F (19.9°C) and 54°F (12.2°C).Temperature
With the onset of May, Jersey City's average high-temperature experiences a rise, moving from April's refreshing 57.4°F (14.1°C) to an enjoyable 67.8°F (19.9°C). In May, Jersey City encounters an average low-temperature of 54°F (12.2°C) during the night.Humidity
In May, the average relative humidity in Jersey City is 75%.Rainfall
In Jersey City, in May, it is raining for 16.7 days, with typically 3.07" (78mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Jersey City, during the entire year, the rain falls for 163.4 days and collects up to 34.84" (885mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
In Jersey City, New Jersey, snow does not fall in May through October.Ocean temperature
In Jersey City, the average seawater temperature in May is 52.5°F (11.4°C).Note: Navigating the 52.5°F (11.4°C) at 55.4°F (13°C) is no joy, and temperatures less than 50°F (10°C) can threaten breathing and cause a chilling shock, gauging personal stamina.
Daylight
In Jersey City, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 28min.On the first day of May in Jersey City, sunrise is at 5:53 am and sunset at 7:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:27 am and sunset at 8:20 pm EDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May in Jersey City, New Jersey, is 8.8h.UV index
In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: The maximum UV index, 5 during May, leads to the following recommendations:
Guard yourself - Avoiding sunburn is suggested. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage.
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Average temperature in May
Jersey City, NJ
- Average high temperature in May: 67.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°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 (69.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.9°F).
Average pressure in May
Jersey City, 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).
Average wind speed in May
Jersey City, NJ
- Average wind speed in May: 7.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.5mph).
Average humidity in May
Jersey City, NJ
- Average humidity in May: 75%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (71%).
Average rainfall in May
Jersey City, NJ
- Average rainfall in May: 3.07"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.74").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.2").
Average rainfall days in May
Jersey City, NJ
- Average rainfall days in May: 16.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9 days).
Average snowfall in May
Jersey City, NJ
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (3.54").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Jersey City, NJ
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average sea temperature in May
Jersey City, NJ
- Average sea temperature in May: 52.5°F
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (74.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (39.7°F).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Jersey City, 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 48min).
Average sunshine days in May
Jersey City, NJ
- Average sunshine days in May: 12.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (17.8 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are June and July (11.3 days).
Average UV index in May
Jersey City, 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
Jersey City, 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
Jersey City, 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).
