May weather forecast
Plainsboro Center, NJ

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a pleasant month in Plainsboro Center, New Jersey, with temperature in the range of an average low of 53.2°F (11.8°C) and an average high of 70.5°F (21.4°C).

Temperature

A rise in the average high-temperature is observed during May, moving from a moderate 60.4°F (15.8°C) in April to a pleasant 70.5°F (21.4°C). Plainsboro Center records an average low-temperature of 53.2°F (11.8°C) throughout the month of May.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May in Plainsboro Center is 78%.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 12.6 days. Throughout May, 1.22" (31mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Plainsboro Center, there are 119.3 rainfall days, and 12.72" (323mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, November and December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Plainsboro Center aggregates 0.2" (5mm) of snow. In Plainsboro Center, during the entire year, snow falls for 16.4 days and aggregates up to 4.41" (112mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Plainsboro Center, New Jersey, is 14h and 26min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:56 am and sunset at 7:54 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:30 am and sunset at 8:21 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 8.6h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Plainsboro Center is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In May, the UV index of 5 transforms into the following advice:
Preventative actions are necessary - The mandate to avoid skin and eye damage is in place. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures in Plainsboro Center?

The high-temperature, in May, in Plainsboro Center, is 70.5°F (21.4°C), while the low-temperature averages to 53.2°F (11.8°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Plainsboro Center?

In May, the average relative humidity in Plainsboro Center, New Jersey, is 78%.

How much does it rain in Plainsboro Center in May?

In Plainsboro Center, New Jersey, in May, during 12.6 rainfall days, 1.22" (31mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the last month it snows in Plainsboro Center?

May is the last month it regularly snows in Plainsboro Center. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Plainsboro Center aggregates 0.2" (5mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May in Plainsboro Center?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Plainsboro Center?

On the first day of May in Plainsboro Center, sunrise is at 5:56 am and sunset at 7:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:30 am and sunset at 8:21 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Plainsboro Center?

In May, the average sunshine duration in Plainsboro Center is 8.6h.

What is the UV index reading in May in Plainsboro Center?

In Plainsboro Center, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Plainsboro Center, NJ

Average temperature in May - Plainsboro Center, NJ
  • Average high temperature in May: 70.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°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 (66.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.3°F).

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Average pressure in May
Plainsboro Center, NJ

Average pressure in May - Plainsboro Center, 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
Plainsboro Center, NJ

Average wind speed in May - Plainsboro Center, NJ
  • Average wind speed in May: 6.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.4mph).

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Average humidity in May
Plainsboro Center, NJ

Average humidity in May - Plainsboro Center, NJ
  • Average humidity in May: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is October (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (73%).

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Average rainfall in May
Plainsboro Center, NJ

Average rainfall in May - Plainsboro Center, NJ
  • Average rainfall in May: 1.22"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.69").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.67").

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Average rainfall days in May
Plainsboro Center, NJ

Average rainfall days in May - Plainsboro Center, NJ
  • Average rainfall days in May: 12.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.1 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Plainsboro Center, NJ

Average snowfall in May - Plainsboro Center, NJ
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.2"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (1.42").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in May
Plainsboro Center, NJ

Average snowfall days in May - Plainsboro Center, 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, September and October (0 days).

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Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Plainsboro Center, NJ

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Plainsboro Center, 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 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Plainsboro Center, NJ

Average sunshine days in May - Plainsboro Center, NJ
  • Average sunshine days in May: 15 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (21.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13.3 days).

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Average UV index in May
Plainsboro Center, NJ

Average UV index in May - Plainsboro Center, 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).

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Average cloud cover in May
Plainsboro Center, NJ

Average cloud cover in May - Plainsboro Center, NJ
  • Average cloud cover in May: 46

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 33).

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Average visibility in May
Plainsboro Center, NJ

Average visibility in May - Plainsboro Center, 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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