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
The shift into May brings an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a moderate 60.6°F (15.9°C) in April to an agreeable 70.7°F (21.5°C). In Columbus, the May nights cool down to an average low of 53.8°F (12.1°C).Humidity
In May, the average relative humidity in Columbus is 77%.Rainfall
In May, the rain falls for 12.8 days. Throughout May, 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Columbus, New Jersey, during the entire year, the rain falls for 117.8 days and collects up to 11.1" (282mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, November and December. May is the last month it regularly snows in Columbus. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Columbus aggregates 0.2" (5mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 11.4 snowfall days, and 2.4" (61mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in May in Columbus, New Jersey, is 14h and 25min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:57 am and sunset at 7:54 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:31 am and sunset at 8:21 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine in Columbus is 8.7h.UV index
The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: An average maximum UV index of 6 in May leads to these recommendations:
Avert overexposure. Light-skinned people might experience burning in less than 20 minutes. The Sun's UV radiation is most potent between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this time. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in May
Columbus, NJ
- Average high temperature in May: 70.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.4°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 53.8°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 (25.2°F).
Average pressure in May
Columbus, 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
Columbus, NJ
- Average wind speed in May: 7mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).
Average humidity in May
Columbus, NJ
- Average humidity in May: 77%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February and October (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (73%).
Average rainfall in May
Columbus, NJ
- Average rainfall in May: 1.02"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.54").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.55").
Average rainfall days in May
Columbus, NJ
- Average rainfall days in May: 12.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.2 days).
Average snowfall in May
Columbus, NJ
- Average snowfall in May: 0.2"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.59").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Columbus, NJ
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.6 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
Columbus, 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 4min
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 48min).
Average sunshine days in May
Columbus, NJ
- Average sunshine days in May: 14.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (22.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (14.3 days).
Average UV index in May
Columbus, 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
Columbus, NJ
- Average cloud cover in May: 45
The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 47).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 32).
Average visibility in May
Columbus, 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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