May weather forecast
Elmwood Park, NJ

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Elmwood Park, is an agreeable month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 52.2°F (11.2°C) and an average high of 69.4°F (20.8°C).

Temperature

May's arrival coincides with a temperature rise, moving from April's moderate 58.6°F (14.8°C) to an agreeable 69.4°F (20.8°C). During May, Elmwood Park consistently records a temperature low averaging a fresh 52.2°F (11.2°C).

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity in Elmwood Park is 75%.

Rainfall

In Elmwood Park, in May, during 16.4 rainfall days, 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Elmwood Park, during the entire year, the rain falls for 160.7 days and collects up to 29.33" (745mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Elmwood Park aggregates 0.2" (5mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 24.9 snowfall days, and 10.04" (255mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 29min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:53 am and sunset at 7:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:26 am and sunset at 8:21 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine in Elmwood Park is 8.5h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: An average UV index of 5 in May transforms into this advice:
Undertake protective steps - Obligation to safeguard skin and eyes from harm is in place. When the Sun's UV radiation is most intense during midday, it's best to find shade and limit exposure. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in May?

May temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 69.4°F (20.8°C) and a low-temperature of 52.2°F (11.2°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

In Elmwood Park, the average relative humidity in May is 75%.

How much does it rain in May?

In Elmwood Park, in May, it is raining for 16.4 days, with typically 2.6" (66mm) 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, Elmwood Park aggregates 0.2" (5mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May?

The average day length in May is 14h and 29min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Elmwood Park?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:53 am and sunset at 7:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:26 am and sunset at 8:21 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Elmwood Park have in May?

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

How high is the UV index in May in Elmwood Park?

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Elmwood Park is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Elmwood Park, NJ

Average temperature in May - Elmwood Park, NJ
  • Average high temperature in May: 69.4°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 (35.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 52.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.4°F).

Average pressure in May
Elmwood Park, NJ

Average pressure in May - Elmwood Park, 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
Elmwood Park, NJ

Average wind speed in May - Elmwood Park, NJ
  • Average wind speed in May: 6.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.5mph).

Average humidity in May
Elmwood Park, NJ

Average humidity in May - Elmwood Park, NJ
  • Average humidity in May: 75%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, July and August (72%).

Average rainfall in May
Elmwood Park, NJ

Average rainfall in May - Elmwood Park, NJ
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.6"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are July and December (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.73").

Average rainfall days in May
Elmwood Park, NJ

Average rainfall days in May - Elmwood Park, NJ
  • Average rainfall days in May: 16.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.9 days).

Average snowfall in May
Elmwood Park, NJ

Average snowfall in May - Elmwood Park, NJ
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.2"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.23").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Elmwood Park, NJ

Average snowfall days in May - Elmwood Park, NJ
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Elmwood Park, NJ

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Elmwood Park, 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 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in May
Elmwood Park, NJ

Average sunshine days in May - Elmwood Park, NJ
  • Average sunshine days in May: 12.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.5 days).

Average UV index in May
Elmwood Park, NJ

Average UV index in May - Elmwood Park, 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
Elmwood Park, NJ

Average cloud cover in May - Elmwood Park, NJ
  • Average cloud cover in May: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in May
Elmwood Park, NJ

Average visibility in May - Elmwood Park, 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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