May weather forecast
Fort Lee, NJ

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is an agreeable month in Fort Lee, New Jersey, with temperature in the range of an average high of 68.5°F (20.3°C) and an average low of 53.6°F (12°C).

Temperature

The arrival of May brings a change in Fort Lee's weather, with average high-temperatures moving from April's moderate 57.7°F (14.3°C) to an agreeable 68.5°F (20.3°C). In Fort Lee, the expected average low-temperature for May is a cool 53.6°F (12°C).

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 74%.

Rainfall

In Fort Lee, in May, during 11.1 rainfall days, 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Fort Lee, during the entire year, the rain falls for 112.4 days and collects up to 10.2" (259mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Fort Lee, snow does not fall in April through October.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 29min.
On the first day of May in Fort Lee, sunrise is at 5:53 am and sunset at 7:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:26 am and sunset at 8:20 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 8.8h.

UV index

In Fort Lee, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 5 during May translates into the following directions:
Exercise care. People with light skin might get burns in fewer than 30 minutes. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades.
Updated: Jul 31, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in May?

The high-temperature during May is 68.5°F (20.3°C) and the low-temperature is 53.6°F (12°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

In May, the average relative humidity is 74%.

How many days does it rain in May?

In Fort Lee, during May, the rain falls for 11.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow?

April through October are months without snowfall.

How many hours of daylight does Fort Lee have in May?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:53 am and sunset at 7:52 pm. On the last day of the month, in Fort Lee, sunrise is at 5:26 am and sunset at 8:20 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Fort Lee have in May?

The average sunshine duration in May is 8.8h.

What is the UV index reading in May?

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Fort Lee, NJ

Average temperature in May - Fort Lee, NJ
  • Average high temperature in May: 68.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 53.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.7°F).

Average pressure in May
Fort Lee, NJ

Average pressure in May - Fort Lee, NJ
  • Average pressure in May: 30.01"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.1"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Fort Lee, NJ

Average wind speed in May - Fort Lee, NJ
  • Average wind speed in May: 7.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.4mph).

Average humidity in May
Fort Lee, NJ

Average humidity in May - Fort Lee, NJ
  • Average humidity in May: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (70%).

Average rainfall in May
Fort Lee, NJ

Average rainfall in May - Fort Lee, NJ
  • Average rainfall in May: 0.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.22").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.51").

Average rainfall days in May
Fort Lee, NJ

Average rainfall days in May - Fort Lee, NJ
  • Average rainfall days in May: 11.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (12.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.6 days).

Average snowfall in May
Fort Lee, NJ

Average snowfall in May - Fort Lee, NJ
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The months with the highest snowfall are February, March and December (0.47").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Fort Lee, NJ

Average snowfall days in May - Fort Lee, NJ
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Fort Lee, NJ

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Fort Lee, 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 5min

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
Fort Lee, NJ

Average sunshine days in May - Fort Lee, NJ
  • Average sunshine days in May: 17.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (21.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (16.1 days).

Average UV index in May
Fort Lee, NJ

Average UV index in May - Fort Lee, 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
Fort Lee, NJ

Average cloud cover in May - Fort Lee, NJ
  • Average cloud cover in May: 44

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in May
Fort Lee, NJ

Average visibility in May - Fort Lee, 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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