May weather forecast
Pennington, NJ

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is an agreeable month in Pennington, New Jersey, with an average temperature fluctuating between 53.2°F (11.8°C) and 70.9°F (21.6°C).

Temperature

The arrival of May brings a temperature shift, with the average high-temperature escalating from a mild 60.4°F (15.8°C) in April to an agreeable 70.9°F (21.6°C). During the month of May, the temperature in Pennington falls to an average of 53.2°F (11.8°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May in Pennington is 77%.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 15.2 days. Throughout May, 1.85" (47mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Pennington, during the entire year, the rain falls for 138.1 days and collects up to 16.5" (419mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, November and December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows in Pennington. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Pennington aggregates 0.24" (6mm) of snow. In Pennington, during the entire year, snow falls for 15.6 days and aggregates up to 2.8" (71mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Pennington, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 26min.
On the first day of May in Pennington, sunrise is at 5:57 am and sunset at 7:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:31 am and sunset at 8:22 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 8.7h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 6 during May morphs into the following directions:
Enforce precautions and stick to sun safety measures. Preservation from skin and eye damage is essential. Avoid exposure to the Sun and try to stay in the shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most potent, but be aware that parasols or canopies may not offer full protection. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures in Pennington?

In Pennington, 70.9°F (21.6°C) is the average high-temperature and 53.2°F (11.8°C) is the average low-temperature during May.

What is the average humidity in May in Pennington?

The average relative humidity in May in Pennington is 77%.

How much does it rain in Pennington in May?

In Pennington, New Jersey, in May, it is raining for 15.2 days, with typically 1.85" (47mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows in Pennington?

May is the last month it regularly snows in Pennington, New Jersey. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Pennington aggregates 0.24" (6mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Pennington have in May?

In Pennington, the average day length in May is 14h and 26min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Pennington?

On the first day of May in Pennington, sunrise is at 5:57 am and sunset at 7:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:31 am and sunset at 8:22 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Pennington?

In May, the average sunshine duration in Pennington is 8.7h.

What is the month with the highest UV index in Pennington?

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index.

What is the UV index intensity in May in Pennington?

In Pennington, New Jersey, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Pennington, NJ

Average temperature in May - Pennington, NJ
  • Average high temperature in May: 70.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 53.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.3°F).

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Average pressure in May
Pennington, NJ

Average pressure in May - Pennington, 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).

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Average wind speed in May
Pennington, NJ

Average wind speed in May - Pennington, NJ
  • Average wind speed in May: 6.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).

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Average humidity in May
Pennington, NJ

Average humidity in May - Pennington, NJ
  • Average humidity in May: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, October and December (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and July (73%).

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Average rainfall in May
Pennington, NJ

Average rainfall in May - Pennington, NJ
  • Average rainfall in May: 1.85"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.24").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.87").

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Average rainfall days in May
Pennington, NJ

Average rainfall days in May - Pennington, NJ
  • Average rainfall days in May: 15.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.2 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Pennington, NJ

Average snowfall in May - Pennington, NJ
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.24"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.71").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in May
Pennington, NJ

Average snowfall days in May - Pennington, NJ
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Pennington, NJ

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Pennington, NJ
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 2min

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).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 4min

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).

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Average sunshine days in May
Pennington, NJ

Average sunshine days in May - Pennington, NJ
  • Average sunshine days in May: 12.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.3 days).

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Average UV index in May
Pennington, NJ

Average UV index in May - Pennington, 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, March, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in May
Pennington, NJ

Average cloud cover in May - Pennington, NJ
  • Average cloud cover in May: 46

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 32).

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Average visibility in May
Pennington, NJ

Average visibility in May - Pennington, 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).

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