May weather forecast
Port Elizabeth, NJ

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Port Elizabeth, is a pleasant month, with an average temperature ranging between min 55.9°F (13.3°C) and max 69.8°F (21°C).

Temperature

May signals a shift in the average high-temperature, moving from April's refreshing 60.6°F (15.9°C) to an agreeable 69.8°F (21°C). In the month of May, Port Elizabeth records a consistent average low-temperature of 55.9°F (13.3°C).

Humidity

May and June, with an average relative humidity of 79%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Port Elizabeth, in May, it is raining for 13.8 days, with typically 1.46" (37mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 132.2 rainfall days, and 15.39" (391mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

April through October are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In Port Elizabeth, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 21min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:00 am and sunset at 7:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:35 am and sunset at 8:20 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Port Elizabeth, the average sunshine in May is 8.9h.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 6 suggests this advice:
Fend off overexposure. Sun protection is vital. Remember that UV radiation from the Sun is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Make an effort to limit direct sun exposure during this time. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Port Elizabeth in May?

In Port Elizabeth, 69.8°F (21°C) is the average high-temperature and 55.9°F (13.3°C) is the average low-temperature during May.

What are the most humid months in Port Elizabeth?

May and June, with an average relative humidity of 79%, are most humid months in Port Elizabeth, New Jersey.

What is the average humidity in May in Port Elizabeth?

In May, the average relative humidity in Port Elizabeth is 79%.

How many days does it rain in May in Port Elizabeth?

In Port Elizabeth, during May, the rain falls for 13.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow in Port Elizabeth?

April through October are months without snowfall in Port Elizabeth.

What is the average length of the day in May in Port Elizabeth?

The average day length in May in Port Elizabeth is 14h and 21min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Port Elizabeth?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:00 am and sunset at 7:53 pm. On the last day of the month, in Port Elizabeth, sunrise is at 5:35 am and sunset at 8:20 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Port Elizabeth?

In Port Elizabeth, New Jersey, the average sunshine duration in May is 8.9h.

What is the month with the highest UV index in Port Elizabeth?

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

What is the UV index intensity in May in Port Elizabeth?

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Port Elizabeth, NJ

Average temperature in May - Port Elizabeth, NJ
  • Average high temperature in May: 69.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 55.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.4°F).

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Average pressure in May
Port Elizabeth, NJ

Average pressure in May - Port Elizabeth, NJ
  • Average pressure in May: 30.02"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

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Average wind speed in May
Port Elizabeth, NJ

Average wind speed in May - Port Elizabeth, NJ
  • Average wind speed in May: 8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.5mph).

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Average humidity in May
Port Elizabeth, NJ

Average humidity in May - Port Elizabeth, NJ
  • Average humidity in May: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and June (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (73%).

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Average rainfall in May
Port Elizabeth, NJ

Average rainfall in May - Port Elizabeth, NJ
  • Average rainfall in May: 1.46"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.81").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.75").

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Average rainfall days in May
Port Elizabeth, NJ

Average rainfall days in May - Port Elizabeth, NJ
  • Average rainfall days in May: 13.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.3 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Port Elizabeth, NJ

Average snowfall in May - Port Elizabeth, NJ
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.22").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in May
Port Elizabeth, NJ

Average snowfall days in May - Port Elizabeth, NJ
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Port Elizabeth, NJ

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Port Elizabeth, NJ

Average sunshine days in May - Port Elizabeth, NJ
  • Average sunshine days in May: 15.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.8 days).

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Average UV index in May
Port Elizabeth, NJ

Average UV index in May - Port Elizabeth, 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).

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Average cloud cover in May
Port Elizabeth, NJ

Average cloud cover in May - Port Elizabeth, NJ
  • Average cloud cover in May: 43

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 46).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 28).

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Average visibility in May
Port Elizabeth, NJ

Average visibility in May - Port Elizabeth, 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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