May weather forecast
Summit, NJ

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is an agreeable month in Summit, New Jersey, with temperature in the range of an average low of 51.4°F (10.8°C) and an average high of 69.1°F (20.6°C).

Temperature

Summit in May shows a temperature shift, moving from an average high of a refreshing 58.5°F (14.7°C) in April to a pleasant 69.1°F (20.6°C). Throughout the month of May, Summit witnesses an average low-temperature of 51.4°F (10.8°C).

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity in Summit is 77%.

Rainfall

In Summit, during May, the rain falls for 17.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.91" (74mm) of precipitation. In Summit, New Jersey, during the entire year, the rain falls for 164.2 days and collects up to 30.67" (779mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Summit are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Summit aggregates 0.24" (6mm) of snow. In Summit, during the entire year, snow falls for 26 days and aggregates up to 11.61" (295mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Summit, New Jersey, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 28min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:54 am and sunset at 7:54 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:28 am and sunset at 8:22 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Summit, the average sunshine in May is 8.4h.

UV index

In Summit, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In May, a daily maximum UV index of 5 leads to the following instructions:
Take measures. Individuals with light skin might experience burns in under 30 minutes. Considering the Sun's intensity during midday, it's wise to minimize direct exposure. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in May in Summit?

Summit in May has an average high-temperature of 69.1°F (20.6°C) and an average low-temperature of 51.4°F (10.8°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Summit?

The average relative humidity in May in Summit is 77%.

How many days does it rain in May in Summit?

In Summit, New Jersey, in May, it is raining for 17.3 days, with typically 2.91" (74mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows in Summit?

May is the last month it regularly snows in Summit. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Summit aggregates 0.24" (6mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May in Summit?

In May, the average day length in Summit is 14h and 28min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Summit?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:54 am and sunset at 7:54 pm. On the last day of the month, in Summit, New Jersey, sunrise is at 5:28 am and sunset at 8:22 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Summit have in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration in Summit, New Jersey, is 8.4h.

How high is the UV index in May in Summit?

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Summit, New Jersey, is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Summit, NJ

Average temperature in May - Summit, NJ
  • Average high temperature in May: 69.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 51.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.5°F).

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Average pressure in May
Summit, NJ

Average pressure in May - Summit, 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
Summit, NJ

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).

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Average humidity in May
Summit, NJ

Average humidity in May - Summit, NJ
  • Average humidity in May: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and August (74%).

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Average rainfall in May
Summit, NJ

Average rainfall in May - Summit, NJ
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.91"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.69").

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Average rainfall days in May
Summit, NJ

Average rainfall days in May - Summit, NJ
  • Average rainfall days in May: 17.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.8 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Summit, NJ

Average snowfall in May - Summit, NJ
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.24"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (3.5").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in May
Summit, NJ

Average snowfall days in May - Summit, NJ
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.6 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
Summit, NJ

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

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 18min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Summit, NJ

Average sunshine days in May - Summit, NJ
  • Average sunshine days in May: 12.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.5 days).

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Average UV index in May
Summit, NJ

Average UV index in May - Summit, 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
Summit, NJ

Average cloud cover in May - Summit, NJ
  • Average cloud cover in May: 47

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 49).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 34).

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Average visibility in May
Summit, NJ

Average visibility in May - Summit, 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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