May weather forecast
Elwood, NJ

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Elwood, is an agreeable month, with an average temperature varying between 55°F (12.8°C) and 70.3°F (21.3°C).

Temperature

May brings an increase in the average high-temperature, progressing from a comfortable 61°F (16.1°C) in April to a pleasant 70.3°F (21.3°C). The nights of May anticipate an average low-temperature of 55°F (12.8°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 11.3 days. Throughout May, 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Elwood, during the entire year, the rain falls for 115 days and collects up to 12.44" (316mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, May, November and December are months with snowfall. May is the first month it typically snows. Throughout May, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.12" (3mm) of snow. In Elwood, during the entire year, snow falls for 11.9 days and aggregates up to 2.99" (76mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Elwood, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 22min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:58 am and sunset at 7:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:33 am and sunset at 8:19 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Elwood, the average sunshine in May is 8.9h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 6 in May leads to these recommendations:
Use protective steps and abide by sun safety guidelines. Safeguarding against skin and eye harm is necessary. The Sun's UV radiation is at its strongest between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Minimize direct exposure to the sun during this period. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.
Updated: Aug 16, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures in Elwood?

The high-temperature, in May, in Elwood, records 70.3°F (21.3°C), while the low-temperature is 55°F (12.8°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Elwood?

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

How many days does it rain in May?

In Elwood, in May, during 11.3 rainfall days, 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it start to snow?

May is the first month it typically snows. Throughout May, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.12" (3mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Elwood have in May?

In Elwood, the average day length in May is 14h and 22min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:58 am and sunset at 7:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:33 am and sunset at 8:19 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

In Elwood, the average sunshine duration in May is 8.9h.

What are the months with the highest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in May?

In Elwood, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Elwood, NJ

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 55°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.5°F).

Average pressure in May
Elwood, NJ

Average pressure in May - Elwood, NJ
  • Average pressure in May: 30.02"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Elwood, NJ

Average wind speed in May - Elwood, NJ
  • Average wind speed in May: 7.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6mph).

Average humidity in May
Elwood, NJ

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (72%).

Average rainfall in May
Elwood, NJ

Average rainfall in May - Elwood, NJ
  • Average rainfall in May: 1.06"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.54").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.67").

Average rainfall days in May
Elwood, NJ

Average rainfall days in May - Elwood, NJ
  • Average rainfall days in May: 11.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (6.7 days).

Average snowfall in May
Elwood, NJ

Average snowfall in May - Elwood, NJ
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.12"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.06").
The months with the least snowfall are April, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Elwood, NJ

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.7 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
Elwood, NJ

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Elwood, NJ
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in May
Elwood, NJ

Average sunshine days in May - Elwood, NJ
  • Average sunshine days in May: 16.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (14.3 days).

Average UV index in May
Elwood, NJ

Average UV index in May - Elwood, 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
Elwood, NJ

Average cloud cover in May - Elwood, NJ
  • Average cloud cover in May: 44

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 46).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in May
Elwood, NJ

Average visibility in May - Elwood, 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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