May weather forecastRutherford, NJ
May
Weather in May
May, the last month of the spring in Rutherford, is a pleasant month, with an average temperature varying between 68.9°F (20.5°C) and 53.2°F (11.8°C).Temperature
May brings a temperature change, with average high-temperatures moving from April's moderate 57.9°F (14.4°C) to an agreeable 68.9°F (20.5°C). In Rutherford, in May, the average low-temperature is a fresh 53.2°F (11.8°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in May is 75%.Rainfall
In Rutherford, in May, during 16.7 rainfall days, 2.68" (68mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Rutherford, during the entire year, the rain falls for 162.7 days and collects up to 29.72" (755mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
In Rutherford, snow does not fall in May through October.Daylight
In Rutherford, 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, sunrise is at 5:27 am and sunset at 8:21 pm EDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May is 8.7h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in May in Rutherford is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: A maximum UV index of 5 in May translates into the following recommendations:
Heed the precautions - Suggestions to avoid sunburn are made. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. 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.
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Average temperature in May
Rutherford, NJ
- Average high temperature in May: 68.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.6°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 53.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.3°F).
Average pressure in May
Rutherford, NJ
- Average pressure in May: 30.01"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.1"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Rutherford, NJ
- Average wind speed in May: 7mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6mph).
Average humidity in May
Rutherford, NJ
- Average humidity in May: 75%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (71%).
Average rainfall in May
Rutherford, NJ
- Average rainfall in May: 2.68"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.15").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.77").
Average rainfall days in May
Rutherford, NJ
- Average rainfall days in May: 16.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.9 days).
Average snowfall in May
Rutherford, NJ
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.52").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Rutherford, NJ
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Rutherford, NJ
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 30min
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 42min
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 42min).
Average sunshine days in May
Rutherford, NJ
- Average sunshine days in May: 12.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.3 days).
Average UV index in May
Rutherford, 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).
Average cloud cover in May
Rutherford, NJ
- Average cloud cover in May: 45
The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in May
Rutherford, 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).
