May weather forecast
Prospect Park, NJ

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is an agreeable month in Prospect Park, New Jersey, with an average temperature varying between 52.2°F (11.2°C) and 69.4°F (20.8°C).

Temperature

Prospect Park in May sees a temperature change, with average high-temperatures moving from a moderate 58.6°F (14.8°C) in April to a pleasant 69.4°F (20.8°C). The average temperature drops to a cool 52.2°F (11.2°C) during the night in the month of May.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May in Prospect Park, New Jersey, is 75%.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 16.4 days. Throughout May, 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Prospect Park, there are 160.7 rainfall days, and 29.33" (745mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Prospect Park aggregates 0.2" (5mm) of snow. In Prospect Park, during the entire year, snow falls for 24.9 days and aggregates up to 10.04" (255mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 29min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:53 am and sunset at 7:53 pm. On the last day of May, in Prospect Park, sunrise is at 5:27 am and sunset at 8:21 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine in Prospect Park is 8.5h.

UV index

In Prospect Park, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 5 in May interprets into the following advice:
Take precautions - Protection against sun damage is advised. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades. Be informed! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly doubled due to the reflection from snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Prospect Park in May?

An average high-temperature, in May, in Prospect Park, is 69.4°F (20.8°C) and the average low-temperature is 52.2°F (11.2°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Prospect Park?

In May, the average relative humidity in Prospect Park is 75%.

How much does it rain in Prospect Park in May?

In Prospect Park, in May, it is raining for 16.4 days, with typically 2.6" (66mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows in Prospect Park?

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

What is the average length of the day in May in Prospect Park?

The average day length in May in Prospect Park, New Jersey, is 14h and 29min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Prospect Park?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:53 am and sunset at 7:53 pm. On the last day of the month, in Prospect Park, sunrise is at 5:27 am and sunset at 8:21 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Prospect Park?

In Prospect Park, the average sunshine duration in May is 8.5h.

How high is the UV index in May in Prospect Park?

In Prospect Park, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Prospect Park, NJ

Average temperature in May - Prospect Park, NJ
  • Average high temperature in May: 69.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 52.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.4°F).

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Average pressure in May
Prospect Park, NJ

Average pressure in May - Prospect Park, 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
Prospect Park, NJ

Average wind speed in May - Prospect Park, NJ
  • Average wind speed in May: 6.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.5mph).

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Average humidity in May
Prospect Park, NJ

Average humidity in May - Prospect Park, NJ
  • Average humidity in May: 75%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, July and August (72%).

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Average rainfall in May
Prospect Park, NJ

Average rainfall in May - Prospect Park, NJ
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.6"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are July and December (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.73").

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Average rainfall days in May
Prospect Park, NJ

Average rainfall days in May - Prospect Park, NJ
  • Average rainfall days in May: 16.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.9 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Prospect Park, NJ

Average snowfall in May - Prospect Park, NJ
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.2"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.23").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in May
Prospect Park, NJ

Average snowfall days in May - Prospect Park, NJ
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.2 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
Prospect Park, NJ

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Prospect Park, NJ
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Prospect Park, NJ

Average sunshine days in May - Prospect Park, NJ
  • Average sunshine days in May: 12.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.5 days).

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Average UV index in May
Prospect Park, NJ

Average UV index in May - Prospect Park, 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
Prospect Park, NJ

Average cloud cover in May - Prospect Park, NJ
  • Average cloud cover in May: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

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Average visibility in May
Prospect Park, NJ

Average visibility in May - Prospect Park, 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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