May weather forecast
Garfield, NJ

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is an agreeable month in Garfield, New Jersey, with an average temperature varying between 69.4°F (20.8°C) and 52.7°F (11.5°C).

Temperature

The shift from April to May sees an increase in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a mild 58.5°F (14.7°C) to an agreeable 69.4°F (20.8°C). In Garfield, the average nighttime temperature during May is a cool 52.7°F (11.5°C).

Humidity

In Garfield, New Jersey, the average relative humidity in May is 75%.

Rainfall

In Garfield, during May, the rain falls for 16.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.4" (61mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 150.9 rainfall days, and 25.28" (642mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

May through October are months without snowfall in Garfield.

Daylight

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

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 8.6h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 5 suggests these recommendations:
Exercise care. People with light skin might get burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in May?

The high-temperature, in May, in Garfield, is 69.4°F (20.8°C), while the low-temperature averages to 52.7°F (11.5°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

The average relative humidity in May is 75%.

How much does it rain in May?

In May, the rain falls for 16.3 days. Throughout May, 2.4" (61mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow in Garfield?

May through October are months without snowfall.

Does it snow in May?

In May, it doesn't snow. April is the latest month when it typically snows.

How many hours of daylight does Garfield have in May?

In Garfield, the average day length in May is 14h and 29min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May?

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.

How many hours of sunshine does Garfield have in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 8.6h.

What is the UV index reading in May?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Garfield, NJ

Average temperature in May - Garfield, NJ
  • Average high temperature in May: 69.4°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 (35.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 52.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.1°F).

Average pressure in May
Garfield, NJ

Average pressure in May - Garfield, 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
Garfield, NJ

Average wind speed in May - Garfield, NJ
  • Average wind speed in May: 6.9mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and March (8.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.8mph).

Average humidity in May
Garfield, NJ

Average humidity in May - Garfield, NJ
  • Average humidity in May: 75%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (71%).

Average rainfall in May
Garfield, NJ

Average rainfall in May - Garfield, NJ
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.4"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.91").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.46").

Average rainfall days in May
Garfield, NJ

Average rainfall days in May - Garfield, NJ
  • Average rainfall days in May: 16.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.5 days).

Average snowfall in May
Garfield, NJ

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

The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.83").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Garfield, NJ

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.9 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
Garfield, NJ

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Garfield, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in May
Garfield, NJ

Average sunshine days in May - Garfield, NJ
  • Average sunshine days in May: 12.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.5 days).

Average UV index in May
Garfield, NJ

Average UV index in May - Garfield, 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
Garfield, NJ

Average cloud cover in May - Garfield, NJ
  • Average cloud cover in May: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in May
Garfield, NJ

Average visibility in May - Garfield, 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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