May weather forecast
Fortescue, NJ

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is an agreeable month in Fortescue, New Jersey, with an average temperature varying between 55.9°F (13.3°C) and 69.8°F (21°C).

Temperature

May witnesses an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a moderate 60.6°F (15.9°C) in April to an agreeable 69.8°F (21°C). An average minimum temperature of 55.9°F (13.3°C) is recorded during the month of May.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are May and June, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

Rainfall

In Fortescue, during May, the rain falls for 13.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation. In Fortescue, during the entire year, the rain falls for 132.2 days and collects up to 15.39" (391mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Fortescue, snow does not fall in April through October.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 20min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:01 am and sunset at 7:54 pm. On the last day of May, in Fortescue, sunrise is at 5:36 am and sunset at 8:20 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May in Fortescue is 8.9h.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A typical high UV index of 6 in May suggests the following recommendations:
Take precautions against overexposure. Fair-skinned people may get burned in less than 20 minutes. Stay in the shade and limit direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is particularly strong. Remember, however, that shade structures may not provide complete protection. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection.
Updated: Aug 21, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature?

May temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 69.8°F (21°C) and a low-temperature of 55.9°F (13.3°C).

What is the most humid month in Fortescue?

The months with the highest humidity are May and June, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

What is the average humidity in May?

In Fortescue, the average relative humidity in May is 79%.

How much does it rain in May?

In Fortescue, New Jersey, during May, the rain falls for 13.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow?

April through October are months without snowfall.

What is the average length of the day in May?

In Fortescue, the average day length in May is 14h and 20min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:01 am and sunset at 7:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:36 am and sunset at 8:20 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Fortescue have in May?

The average sunshine duration in May is 8.9h.

What is the month with the highest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in May?

In Fortescue, New Jersey, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Fortescue, NJ

Average temperature in May - Fortescue, NJ
  • Average high temperature in May: 69.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 55.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.4°F).

Average pressure in May
Fortescue, NJ

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Fortescue, NJ

Average wind speed in May - Fortescue, NJ
  • Average wind speed in May: 8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.5mph).

Average humidity in May
Fortescue, NJ

Average humidity in May - Fortescue, NJ
  • Average humidity in May: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and June (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (73%).

Average rainfall in May
Fortescue, NJ

Average rainfall in May - Fortescue, NJ
  • Average rainfall in May: 1.46"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.81").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.75").

Average rainfall days in May
Fortescue, NJ

Average rainfall days in May - Fortescue, NJ
  • Average rainfall days in May: 13.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.3 days).

Average snowfall in May
Fortescue, NJ

Average snowfall in May - Fortescue, NJ
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.22").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Fortescue, NJ

Average snowfall days in May - Fortescue, NJ
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4 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
Fortescue, NJ

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Fortescue, 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 30min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in May
Fortescue, NJ

Average sunshine days in May - Fortescue, NJ
  • Average sunshine days in May: 15.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.8 days).

Average UV index in May
Fortescue, NJ

Average UV index in May - Fortescue, 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 and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Fortescue, NJ

Average cloud cover in May - Fortescue, NJ
  • Average cloud cover in May: 43

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 28).

Average visibility in May
Fortescue, NJ

Average visibility in May - Fortescue, 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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