May weather forecast
Colesville, NJ

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is an agreeable month in Colesville, New Jersey, with an average temperature ranging between min 48.6°F (9.2°C) and max 68.4°F (20.2°C).

Temperature

May brings a rise in the average high-temperature, transitioning from April's refreshing 56.8°F (13.8°C) to a pleasant 68.4°F (20.2°C). May is noted for a mean low-temperature of 48.6°F (9.2°C).

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 79%.

Rainfall

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 17.8 days and accumulates 3.15" (80mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Colesville aggregates 0.43" (11mm) of snow. In Colesville, during the entire year, snow falls for 37.1 days and aggregates up to 19.92" (506mm) of snow.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 31min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:54 am and sunset at 7:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:27 am and sunset at 8:24 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 8.2h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 5 during May translates into the following recommendations:
Be mindful. Individuals with a lighter skin tone may suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.
Updated: Jun 30, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in May?

In May, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Colesville are 68.4°F (20.2°C) and 48.6°F (9.2°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in May?

In May, the average relative humidity is 79%.

What is the rainiest month?

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 17.8 days and typically aggregates up to 3.15" (80mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in May?

In May, the rain falls for 17.8 days. Throughout May, 3.15" (80mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Colesville aggregates 0.43" (11mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May?

In Colesville, the average day length in May is 14h and 31min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:54 am and sunset at 7:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:27 am and sunset at 8:24 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Colesville have in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 8.2h.

How high is the UV index in May?

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

Average temperature in May - Colesville, NJ
  • Average high temperature in May: 68.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 48.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.8°F).

Average pressure in May
Colesville, NJ

Average pressure in May - Colesville, 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
Colesville, NJ

Average wind speed in May - Colesville, NJ
  • Average wind speed in May: 6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.8mph).

Average humidity in May
Colesville, NJ

Average humidity in May - Colesville, NJ
  • Average humidity in May: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, October and December (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (76%).

Average rainfall in May
Colesville, NJ

Average rainfall in May - Colesville, NJ
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.15"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.15").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.81").

Average rainfall days in May
Colesville, NJ

Average rainfall days in May - Colesville, NJ
  • Average rainfall days in May: 17.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9 days).

Average snowfall in May
Colesville, NJ

Average snowfall in May - Colesville, NJ
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.43"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.43").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Colesville, NJ

Average snowfall days in May - Colesville, NJ
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (10 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Colesville, 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 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in May
Colesville, NJ

Average sunshine days in May - Colesville, NJ
  • Average sunshine days in May: 11.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (10.7 days).

Average UV index in May
Colesville, NJ

Average UV index in May - Colesville, NJ
  • Average UV index in May: 5

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in May
Colesville, NJ

Average cloud cover in May - Colesville, NJ
  • Average cloud cover in May: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 36).

Average visibility in May
Colesville, NJ

Average visibility in May - Colesville, NJ
  • Average visibility in May: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).

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