May weather forecast
Union City, NJ

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Weather in May

The weather in Union City in May firmly underscores the departure of spring and the onset of summer. The transition period sees a pleasant evolution, marked by moderate humidity and increased temperatures. May sets the stage for a colorful culmination of spring, with vibrant flowers in full bloom dotting the cityscape. As the month advances, the remnants of the sporadic April showers disappear completely. The month's end sees the sun reigning high in the Union City sky, underscoring the arrival of summer.

Temperature

The transition from April to May in Union City brings a temperature rise, with average high-temperatures increasing from a moderate 57.6°F (14.2°C) to a pleasant 68.4°F (20.2°C). The nights of May anticipate an average low-temperature of 53.6°F (12°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May in Union City is 74%.

Rainfall

In Union City, in May, it is raining for 16.7 days, with typically 2.95" (75mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Union City, there are 160.7 rainfall days, and 34.72" (882mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Union City, New Jersey, snow does not fall in May through October.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Union City, New Jersey, is 14h and 28min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:53 am and sunset at 7:52 pm. On the last day of May, in Union City, sunrise is at 5:26 am and sunset at 8:20 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine in Union City, New Jersey, is 8.8h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 5 in May transforms into the following instructions:
Preventative actions are necessary - Recommendations to ward off sunburn are given. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in May in Union City?

In May, in Union City, the average high-temperature is 68.4°F (20.2°C), and the average low-temperature is 53.6°F (12°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Union City?

The average relative humidity in May in Union City is 74%.

How much does it rain in Union City in May?

In Union City, in May, it is raining for 16.7 days, with typically 2.95" (75mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow in Union City?

In Union City, snow does not fall in May through October.

Does it snow in Union City in May?

In May, it doesn't snow. April is the latest month when it typically snows.

What is the average length of the day in May in Union City?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Union City?

On the first day of May in Union City, sunrise is at 5:53 am and sunset at 7:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:26 am and sunset at 8:20 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Union City have in May?

The average sunshine duration in May in Union City is 8.8h.

What is the UV index intensity in May in Union City?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Union City is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Union City, NJ

Average temperature in May - Union City, NJ
  • Average high temperature in May: 68.4°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 (36.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 53.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.7°F).

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Average pressure in May
Union City, NJ

Average pressure in May - Union City, 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).

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Average wind speed in May
Union City, NJ

Average wind speed in May - Union City, NJ
  • Average wind speed in May: 7.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.5mph).

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Average humidity in May
Union City, NJ

Average humidity in May - Union City, NJ
  • Average humidity in May: 74%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (70%).

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Average rainfall in May
Union City, NJ

Average rainfall in May - Union City, NJ
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.95"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.78").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.2").

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Average rainfall days in May
Union City, NJ

Average rainfall days in May - Union City, NJ
  • Average rainfall days in May: 16.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Union City, NJ

Average snowfall in May - Union City, NJ
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (3.86").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in May
Union City, NJ

Average snowfall days in May - Union City, 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).

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Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Union City, NJ

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Union City, 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 5min

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 48min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Union City, NJ

Average sunshine days in May - Union City, NJ
  • Average sunshine days in May: 13.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.7 days).

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Average UV index in May
Union City, NJ

Average UV index in May - Union City, 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
Union City, NJ

Average cloud cover in May - Union City, NJ
  • Average cloud cover in May: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).

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Average visibility in May
Union City, NJ

Average visibility in May - Union City, 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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