May weather forecastMadison, NJ
May
Weather in May
The last month of the spring, May, is a pleasant month in Madison, New Jersey, with temperature in the range of an average high of 69.1°F (20.6°C) and an average low of 51.4°F (10.8°C).Temperature
The start of May brings a shift in the average high-temperature, increasing from April's moderate 58.5°F (14.7°C) to an agreeable 69.1°F (20.6°C). Madison reports an average low-temperature of 51.4°F (10.8°C) during the nights of May.Humidity
In Madison, the average relative humidity in May is 77%.Rainfall
In Madison, in May, during 17.3 rainfall days, 2.91" (74mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Madison, during the entire year, the rain falls for 164.2 days and collects up to 30.67" (779mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Madison aggregates 0.24" (6mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 26 snowfall days, and 11.61" (295mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 28min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:55 am and sunset at 7:54 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:28 am and sunset at 8:22 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine is 8.4h.UV index
In Madison, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: The daily maximum UV index of 5 in May interprets into the following advice:
Adopt protective measures - Suggestions to resist sunburn are offered. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
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Average temperature in May
Madison, NJ
- Average high temperature in May: 69.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.1°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 51.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.5°F).
Average pressure in May
Madison, 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
Madison, NJ
- Average wind speed in May: 6.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).
Average humidity in May
Madison, NJ
- Average humidity in May: 77%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and August (74%).
Average rainfall in May
Madison, NJ
- Average rainfall in May: 2.91"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.69").
Average rainfall days in May
Madison, NJ
- Average rainfall days in May: 17.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.8 days).
Average snowfall in May
Madison, NJ
- Average snowfall in May: 0.24"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (3.5").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Madison, NJ
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Madison, 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 24min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in May
Madison, NJ
- Average sunshine days in May: 12.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.5 days).
Average UV index in May
Madison, 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
Madison, NJ
- Average cloud cover in May: 47
The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 49).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 34).
Average visibility in May
Madison, NJ
- Average visibility in May: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is May (5mi).
