May weather forecastWest Orange, NJ
May
Weather in May
The last month of the spring, May, is a pleasant month in West Orange, New Jersey, with an average temperature fluctuating between 69.1°F (20.6°C) and 52.7°F (11.5°C).Temperature
May brings a rise in West Orange's average high-temperature, moving from a moderate 58.1°F (14.5°C) in April to an agreeable 69.1°F (20.6°C). West Orange anticipates an average minimum temperature of 52.7°F (11.5°C) in the month of May.Humidity
The average relative humidity in May in West Orange is 76%.Rainfall
In West Orange, during May, the rain falls for 13.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 127.3 rainfall days, and 12.68" (322mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
In West Orange, snow does not fall in May through September.Daylight
The average length of the day in May is 14h and 29min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:54 am and sunset at 7:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:27 am and sunset at 8:21 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine is 8.6h.UV index
In West Orange, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 5 transforms into these recommendations:
Guard yourself - Avoiding sunburn is suggested. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades.
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Average temperature in May
West Orange, 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 (35.2°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 52.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.7°F).
Average pressure in May
West Orange, 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).
Average wind speed in May
West Orange, NJ
- Average wind speed in May: 6.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.8mph).
Average humidity in May
West Orange, NJ
- Average humidity in May: 76%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and August (72%).
Average rainfall in May
West Orange, NJ
- Average rainfall in May: 1.1"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.61").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.67").
Average rainfall days in May
West Orange, NJ
- Average rainfall days in May: 13.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.1 days).
Average snowfall in May
West Orange, NJ
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (1.22").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
West Orange, NJ
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
West Orange, 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 36min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in May
West Orange, NJ
- Average sunshine days in May: 15.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.5 days).
Average UV index in May
West Orange, 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
West Orange, NJ
- Average cloud cover in May: 45
The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in May
West Orange, 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).
