May weather forecast
Ship Bottom, NJ

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Ship Bottom, is an enjoyable month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 63.9°F (17.7°C) and 56.3°F (13.5°C).

Temperature

Ship Bottom's transition into May brings a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from a cool 54.7°F (12.6°C) in April to a refreshing 63.9°F (17.7°C). During the May nights, Ship Bottom's temperature maintains an average close to the daytime highs, settling at a moderate 56.3°F (13.5°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Ship Bottom are May and June, with an average relative humidity of 81%.

Rainfall

In Ship Bottom, during May, the rain falls for 11.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation. In Ship Bottom, New Jersey, during the entire year, the rain falls for 112.9 days and collects up to 11.02" (280mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Ship Bottom, New Jersey, snow does not fall in April through November.

Ocean temperature

In May, the average ocean temperature in Ship Bottom is 54.9°F (12.7°C).
Note: It is risky to swim in 54.9°F (12.7°C). Temperatures beneath 50°F (10°C) induce rapid cold shock and hyperventilation.

Daylight

In Ship Bottom, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 23min.
On the first day of May in Ship Bottom, New Jersey, sunrise is at 5:56 am and sunset at 7:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:31 am and sunset at 8:18 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine in Ship Bottom is 9.1h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Ship Bottom 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: In May, the UV index of 5 transforms into the following advice:
Ensure safety - Imperative it is to shield skin and eyes from damage. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration.
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Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures in Ship Bottom?

The average high-temperature, in May, in Ship Bottom, is 63.9°F (17.7°C), while the average low-temperature is 56.3°F (13.5°C).

What are the most humid months in Ship Bottom?

The months with the highest humidity in Ship Bottom are May and June, with an average relative humidity of 81%.

What is the average humidity in May in Ship Bottom?

The average relative humidity in May is 81%.

How many days does it rain in May in Ship Bottom?

In Ship Bottom, New Jersey, in May, it is raining for 11.3 days, with typically 1.06" (27mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow in Ship Bottom?

In Ship Bottom, New Jersey, snow does not fall in April through November.

What is the ocean temperature in May in Ship Bottom?

In May, the average ocean temperature in Ship Bottom, New Jersey, is 54.9°F (12.7°C). Swimming in 54.9°F (12.7°C) is considered life-threatening. Even a few minutes in 55.4°F (13°C) water is uncomfortable, and swimming below 50°F (10°C) may cause total loss of breathing control and cold shock, depending on a person's physique.

How many hours of daylight does Ship Bottom have in May?

In Ship Bottom, the average day length in May is 14h and 23min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Ship Bottom?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:56 am and sunset at 7:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:31 am and sunset at 8:18 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Ship Bottom?

The average sunshine duration in May in Ship Bottom, New Jersey, is 9.1h.

How high is the UV index in May in Ship Bottom?

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Ship Bottom, New Jersey, is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Ship Bottom, NJ

Average temperature in May - Ship Bottom, NJ
  • Average high temperature in May: 63.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 56.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (31.1°F).

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Average pressure in May
Ship Bottom, NJ

Average pressure in May - Ship Bottom, NJ
  • Average pressure in May: 30.02"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

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Average wind speed in May
Ship Bottom, NJ

Average wind speed in May - Ship Bottom, NJ
  • Average wind speed in May: 10.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (13.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9mph).

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Average humidity in May
Ship Bottom, NJ

Average humidity in May - Ship Bottom, NJ
  • Average humidity in May: 81%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and June (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (73%).

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Average rainfall in May
Ship Bottom, NJ

Average rainfall in May - Ship Bottom, NJ
  • Average rainfall in May: 1.06"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are July and December (1.14").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and September (0.67").

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Average rainfall days in May
Ship Bottom, NJ

Average rainfall days in May - Ship Bottom, NJ
  • Average rainfall days in May: 11.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (12.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (6.7 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Ship Bottom, NJ

Average snowfall in May - Ship Bottom, NJ
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.94").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

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Average snowfall days in May
Ship Bottom, NJ

Average snowfall days in May - Ship Bottom, NJ
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average sea temperature in May
Ship Bottom, NJ

Average sea temperature in May - Ship Bottom, NJ
  • Average sea temperature in May: 54.9°F

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (75.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (40.8°F).

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Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Ship Bottom, NJ

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Ship Bottom, 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 24min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 9h and 1min

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
Ship Bottom, NJ

Average sunshine days in May - Ship Bottom, NJ
  • Average sunshine days in May: 17.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (15.2 days).

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Average UV index in May
Ship Bottom, NJ

Average UV index in May - Ship Bottom, 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 and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in May
Ship Bottom, NJ

Average cloud cover in May - Ship Bottom, NJ
  • Average cloud cover in May: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 46).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 26).

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Average visibility in May
Ship Bottom, NJ

Average visibility in May - Ship Bottom, 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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