May weather forecastLinden, NJ

May

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is an agreeable month in Linden, New Jersey, with an average temperature ranging between min 54°F (12.2°C) and max 68.2°F (20.1°C).

Temperature

An increase in the average high-temperature marks May, moving from April's moderate 58.3°F (14.6°C) to an agreeable 68.2°F (20.1°C). During May, Linden's temperature falls to a steady low-temperature average of 54°F (12.2°C).

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity in Linden, New Jersey, is 76%.

Rainfall

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

Snowfall

May through October are months without snowfall in Linden.

Daylight

In Linden, New Jersey, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 28min.
On the first day of May in Linden, 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 Linden, the average sunshine in May 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 medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 5 during May translates into these guidelines:
Act with care - Obligation to protect against skin and eye damage is highlighted. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

During May, Linden experiences an average high-temperature of 68.2°F (20.1°C) and a low-temperature of 54°F (12.2°C).

In May, the average relative humidity is 76%.

In Linden, in May, during 12.2 rainfall days, 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In Linden, New Jersey, snow does not fall in May through October.

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

In Linden, New Jersey, the average day length in May is 14h and 28min.

On the first day of May in Linden, New Jersey, 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.

In May, the average sunshine duration is 8.8h.

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Linden, 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).

Average pressure in May
Linden, 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
Linden, 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).

Average humidity in May
Linden, 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%).

Average rainfall in May
Linden, 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").

Average rainfall days in May
Linden, 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).

Average snowfall in May
Linden, 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").

Average snowfall days in May
Linden, 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).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Linden, 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
Linden, 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).

Average UV index in May
Linden, 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
Linden, 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
Linden, 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).