May weather forecast
Burlington, NJ

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is an agreeable month in Burlington, New Jersey, with an average temperature ranging between max 71.8°F (22.1°C) and min 54.3°F (12.4°C).

Temperature

Burlington in May experiences an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from April's enjoyable 61.5°F (16.4°C) to an agreeable 71.8°F (22.1°C). Burlington experiences a mean low-temperature of 54.3°F (12.4°C) during May.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 76%.

Rainfall

In Burlington, in May, it is raining for 16.2 days, with typically 2.44" (62mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 153.2 rainfall days, and 27.72" (704mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

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, Burlington aggregates 0.2" (5mm) of snow. In Burlington, during the entire year, snow falls for 19.1 days and aggregates up to 8.9" (226mm) of snow.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 25min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:58 am and sunset at 7:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:32 am and sunset at 8:22 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 8.5h.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The average daily UV index of 6 in May transforms into the following instructions:
Inhibit overexposure. Warding off sun damage is of utmost importance. Seek shade and minimize exposure to direct Sun in a period between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. when UV radiation is most intense; keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not provide perfect sun protection. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Jun 26, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature?

In May, in Burlington, the average high-temperature is 71.8°F (22.1°C), and the average low-temperature is 54.3°F (12.4°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

The average relative humidity in May is 76%.

How many days does it rain in May?

In Burlington, in May, it is raining for 16.2 days, with typically 2.44" (62mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Burlington aggregates 0.2" (5mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Burlington have in May?

In Burlington, the average day length in May is 14h and 25min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:58 am and sunset at 7:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:32 am and sunset at 8:22 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

In Burlington, the average sunshine duration in May is 8.5h.

What is the month with the highest UV index?

The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6.

What is the UV index intensity in May?

In Burlington, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Burlington, NJ

Average temperature in May - Burlington, NJ
  • Average high temperature in May: 71.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 54.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.5°F).

Average pressure in May
Burlington, NJ

Average pressure in May - Burlington, NJ
  • Average pressure in May: 30.01"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Burlington, NJ

Average wind speed in May - Burlington, NJ
  • Average wind speed in May: 7mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (8.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.6mph).

Average humidity in May
Burlington, NJ

Average humidity in May - Burlington, NJ
  • Average humidity in May: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, October and December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (71%).

Average rainfall in May
Burlington, NJ

Average rainfall in May - Burlington, NJ
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.44"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (2.99").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.57").

Average rainfall days in May
Burlington, NJ

Average rainfall days in May - Burlington, NJ
  • Average rainfall days in May: 16.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.8 days).

Average snowfall in May
Burlington, NJ

Average snowfall in May - Burlington, NJ
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.2"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.95").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Burlington, NJ

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6 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
Burlington, NJ

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Burlington, NJ
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 2min

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 24min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 3min

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 42min).

Average sunshine days in May
Burlington, NJ

Average sunshine days in May - Burlington, NJ
  • Average sunshine days in May: 13.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.5 days).

Average UV index in May
Burlington, NJ

Average UV index in May - Burlington, NJ
  • Average UV index in May: 6

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Burlington, NJ

Average cloud cover in May - Burlington, NJ
  • Average cloud cover in May: 46

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in May
Burlington, NJ

Average visibility in May - Burlington, 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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