Contents
- Weather in May
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in May
- Average pressure in May
- Average wind speed in May
- Average humidity in May
- Average rainfall in May
- Average rainfall days in May
- Average snowfall in May
- Average snowfall days in May
- Average daylight in May
- Average sunshine in May
- Average sunshine days in May
- Average UV index in May
- Average cloud cover in May
- Average visibility in May
Weather in May
Temperature
The start of May brings a shift in the average high-temperature, increasing from April's mild 58.6°F (14.8°C) to an agreeable 69.4°F (20.8°C). During the month of May, Hackensack anticipates a mean low-temperature of 53.2°F (11.8°C).Humidity
In May, the average relative humidity is 74%.Rainfall
In Hackensack, in May, it is raining for 15.9 days, with typically 2.09" (53mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Hackensack, during the entire year, the rain falls for 149.3 days and collects up to 22.36" (568mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, November and December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Hackensack aggregates 0.2" (5mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 19.4 snowfall days, and 4.96" (126mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Hackensack, the average length of the day in May 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 Hackensack, the average sunshine in May is 8.6h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: The maximum UV index of 5 during May leads to these instructions:
Ensure safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are presented. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
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What is the UV index reading in May?
Average temperature in May
Hackensack, NJ
- Average high temperature in May: 69.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.4°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 53.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.3°F).
Average pressure in May
Hackensack, 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
Hackensack, 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 month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.9mph).
Average humidity in May
Hackensack, NJ
- Average humidity in May: 74%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (70%).
Average rainfall in May
Hackensack, NJ
- Average rainfall in May: 2.09"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.48").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.34").
Average rainfall days in May
Hackensack, NJ
- Average rainfall days in May: 15.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.7 days).
Average snowfall in May
Hackensack, NJ
- Average snowfall in May: 0.2"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.34").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Hackensack, NJ
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.7 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
Hackensack, 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
Hackensack, NJ
- Average sunshine days in May: 13.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.9 days).
Average UV index in May
Hackensack, 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
Hackensack, NJ
- Average cloud cover in May: 45
The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 48).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 32).
Average visibility in May
Hackensack, 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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