Contents
- Weather in May
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in May
- Average pressure in May
- Average wind speed in May
- Average humidity in May
- Average rainfall in May
- Average rainfall days in May
- Average snowfall in May
- Average snowfall days in May
- Average daylight in May
- Average sunshine in May
- Average sunshine days in May
- Average UV index in May
- Average cloud cover in May
- Average visibility in May
Weather in May
Temperature
As Basking Ridge welcomes May, the average high-temperature sees a rise, transitioning from a refreshing 58.6°F (14.8°C) in April to a pleasant 69.4°F (20.8°C). During the nights in May, the temperature in Basking Ridge, New Jersey, averages to a cool 51.4°F (10.8°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in May is 78%.Rainfall
In Basking Ridge, during May, the rain falls for 17.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.87" (73mm) of precipitation. In Basking Ridge, New Jersey, during the entire year, the rain falls for 155.7 days and collects up to 27.64" (702mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, November and December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Basking Ridge aggregates 0.24" (6mm) of snow. In Basking Ridge, during the entire year, snow falls for 24.7 days and aggregates up to 10.83" (275mm) of snow.Daylight
The average length of the day in May is 14h and 28min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:55 am and sunset at 7:54 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:29 am and sunset at 8:22 pm EDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May is 8.4h.UV index
In Basking Ridge, 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 unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: A maximum daily UV index of 5 during May morphs into the following directions:
Heed the precautions - Protecting the skin and eyes from damage is compulsory. The midday Sun can be dangerous due to its intense radiation; always find shade and reduce exposure. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
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Average temperature in May
Basking Ridge, NJ
- Average high temperature in May: 69.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°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 (65.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.5°F).
Average pressure in May
Basking Ridge, 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
Basking Ridge, NJ
- Average wind speed in May: 6.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.3mph).
Average humidity in May
Basking Ridge, NJ
- Average humidity in May: 78%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February and October (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (74%).
Average rainfall in May
Basking Ridge, NJ
- Average rainfall in May: 2.87"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.11").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.57").
Average rainfall days in May
Basking Ridge, NJ
- Average rainfall days in May: 17.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.8 days).
Average snowfall in May
Basking Ridge, NJ
- Average snowfall in May: 0.24"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (4.09").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Basking Ridge, NJ
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Basking Ridge, 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 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in May
Basking Ridge, NJ
- Average sunshine days in May: 11.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.2 days).
Average UV index in May
Basking Ridge, 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
Basking Ridge, NJ
- Average cloud cover in May: 47
The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 34).
Average visibility in May
Basking Ridge, NJ
- Average visibility in May: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, July, August, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are May, June and September (5mi).
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