May weather forecast
Chatham, NJ

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Weather in May

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

Temperature

A shift in the average high-temperature is noticeable in May, changing from a moderate 58.5°F (14.7°C) in April to a pleasant 69.1°F (20.6°C). An average low-temperature of 51.4°F (10.8°C) is observed during the May nights.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 77%.

Rainfall

In May, in Chatham, the rain falls for 17.3 days. Throughout May, 2.91" (74mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 164.2 rainfall days, and 30.67" (779mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

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

Daylight

In Chatham, 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 May, the average sunshine is 8.4h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In May, a daily maximum UV index of 5 leads to the following instructions:
Put precautions into practice - Ensuring skin and eye safety is a necessity. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
Updated: Jun 30, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Chatham in May?

The high-temperature during May is 69.1°F (20.6°C) and the low-temperature is 51.4°F (10.8°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

In May, the average relative humidity is 77%.

How many days does it rain in May?

In Chatham, in May, during 17.3 rainfall days, 2.91" (74mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the last month it snows?

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

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

The average day length in May is 14h and 28min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May?

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, sunrise is at 5:28 am and sunset at 8:22 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Chatham have in May?

In Chatham, the average sunshine duration in May is 8.4h.

What is the UV index intensity in May?

In Chatham, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Chatham, NJ

Average temperature in May - Chatham, 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).

Average pressure in May
Chatham, NJ

Average pressure in May - Chatham, 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
Chatham, NJ

Average wind speed in May - Chatham, 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).

Average humidity in May
Chatham, NJ

Average humidity in May - Chatham, 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%).

Average rainfall in May
Chatham, NJ

Average rainfall in May - Chatham, 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").

Average rainfall days in May
Chatham, NJ

Average rainfall days in May - Chatham, 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).

Average snowfall in May
Chatham, NJ

Average snowfall in May - Chatham, 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").

Average snowfall days in May
Chatham, NJ

Average snowfall days in May - Chatham, 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).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Chatham, NJ

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Chatham, 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).

Average sunshine days in May
Chatham, NJ

Average sunshine days in May - Chatham, 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).

Average UV index in May
Chatham, NJ

Average UV index in May - Chatham, 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
Chatham, NJ

Average cloud cover in May - Chatham, 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).

Average visibility in May
Chatham, NJ

Average visibility in May - Chatham, 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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