Contents
- Weather in May
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in May
- Average pressure in May
- Average wind speed in May
- Average humidity in May
- Average rainfall in May
- Average rainfall days in May
- Average snowfall in May
- Average snowfall days in May
- Average sea temperature in May
- Average daylight in May
- Average sunshine in May
- Average sunshine days in May
- Average UV index in May
- Average cloud cover in May
- Average visibility in May
Weather in May
Temperature
In Ocean City, the average high-temperature in May marginally rises from a mild 56.1°F (13.4°C) in April to a comfortable 64.9°F (18.3°C). The average low-temperature, in Ocean City, is 57°F (13.9°C).Humidity
The most humid month is May, with an average relative humidity of 81%.Rainfall
The wettest months are May and August, with an average 0.79" (20mm) of rainfall.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Ocean City, New Jersey, are January through March, May and December. May is the first month it typically snows. Throughout May, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 8 snowfall days, and 0.63" (16mm) of snow is accumulated.Ocean temperature
In Ocean City, the average water temperature is 55.9°F (13.3°C).Note: Swimming in 55.9°F (13.3°C) is considered dangerous. Unprotected immersion in temperatures below 50°F (10°C) causes quickly maximum intensity cold shock with hyperventilation.
Daylight
The average length of the day in May is 14h and 21min.On the first day of May in Ocean City, sunrise is at 5:59 am and sunset at 7:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:34 am and sunset at 8:17 pm EDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May in Ocean City is 9.2h.UV index
The months with the highest UV index in Ocean City are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: The daily maximum UV index of 6 in May interpret into the following advice:
Take precautions and adopt sun safety practices. Protection against sunburn is obliged. The Sun's UV radiation is most powerful between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. To the extent possible, limit exposure to the direct sun during these hours. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
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Average temperature in May
Ocean City, NJ
- Average high temperature in May: 64.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.9°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 57°F
The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (72.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (31.3°F).
Average pressure in May
Ocean City, NJ
- Average pressure in May: 30.02"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Ocean City, NJ
- Average wind speed in May: 10.2mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (12.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.5mph).
Average humidity in May
Ocean City, NJ
- Average humidity in May: 81%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (73%).
Average rainfall in May
Ocean City, NJ
- Average rainfall in May: 0.79"
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are May and August (0.79").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.35").
Average rainfall days in May
Ocean City, NJ
- Average rainfall days in May: 11.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (11.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (5.7 days).
Average snowfall in May
Ocean City, NJ
- Average snowfall in May: 0.04"
The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (0.2").
The months with the least snowfall are April, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Ocean City, NJ
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average sea temperature in May
Ocean City, NJ
- Average sea temperature in May: 55.8°F
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (76.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (40.3°F).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Ocean City, NJ
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 21min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 53min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 28min).
- Average sunshine in May: 9h and 12min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in May
Ocean City, NJ
- Average sunshine days in May: 15.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (22.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (15.1 days).
Average UV index in May
Ocean City, NJ
- Average UV index in May: 6
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
Ocean City, NJ
- Average cloud cover in May: 40
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 25).
Average visibility in May
Ocean 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).
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