May weather forecast
Cookstown, NJ

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a pleasant month in Cookstown, New Jersey, with temperature in the range of an average low of 53.8°F (12.1°C) and an average high of 70.3°F (21.3°C).

Temperature

The start of May brings a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from a refreshing 60.8°F (16°C) in April to an agreeable 70.3°F (21.3°C). The mean low-temperature during May nights is a fresh 53.8°F (12.1°C).

Humidity

In Cookstown, the average relative humidity in May is 78%.

Rainfall

In Cookstown, in May, during 17 rainfall days, 2.76" (70mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Cookstown, there are 156.9 rainfall days, and 32.99" (838mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Cookstown. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Cookstown aggregates 0.2" (5mm) of snow. In Cookstown, during the entire year, snow falls for 19.6 days and aggregates up to 10.63" (270mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Cookstown, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 25min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:57 am and sunset at 7:53 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:31 am and sunset at 8:20 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 8.4h.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 6 in May, converts into the following recommendations:
Employ safeguards and advocate sun safety protocols. Shielding against skin and eye damage is crucial. Seek shade and limit direct Sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak, but be aware that not all shade structures provide complete sun protection. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Pay attention! The reflection of snow can enhance the Sun's UV radiation almost double.
Updated: Aug 10, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature?

An average high-temperature, in May, in Cookstown, is 70.3°F (21.3°C) and the average low-temperature is 53.8°F (12.1°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

The average relative humidity in May is 78%.

How much does it rain in May?

In Cookstown, during May, the rain falls for 17 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.76" (70mm) of precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

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

What is the average length of the day in May?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:57 am and sunset at 7:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:31 am and sunset at 8:20 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Cookstown have in May?

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

When is the highest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in May?

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Cookstown, NJ

Average temperature in May - Cookstown, NJ
  • Average high temperature in May: 70.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.8°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
Cookstown, NJ

Average pressure in May - Cookstown, 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
Cookstown, NJ

Average wind speed in May - Cookstown, NJ
  • Average wind speed in May: 7.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.7mph).

Average humidity in May
Cookstown, NJ

Average humidity in May - Cookstown, NJ
  • Average humidity in May: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is October (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (73%).

Average rainfall in May
Cookstown, NJ

Average rainfall in May - Cookstown, NJ
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.76"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.7").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.89").

Average rainfall days in May
Cookstown, NJ

Average rainfall days in May - Cookstown, NJ
  • Average rainfall days in May: 17 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and July (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9 days).

Average snowfall in May
Cookstown, NJ

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

The month with the highest snowfall is March (3.54").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Cookstown, NJ

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Cookstown, 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 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
Cookstown, NJ

Average sunshine days in May - Cookstown, NJ
  • Average sunshine days in May: 12 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.8 days).

Average UV index in May
Cookstown, NJ

Average UV index in May - Cookstown, 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
Cookstown, NJ

Average cloud cover in May - Cookstown, NJ
  • Average cloud cover in May: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 49).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in May
Cookstown, NJ

Average visibility in May - Cookstown, 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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