May weather forecast
Highland Park, NJ

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is an agreeable month in Highland Park, New Jersey, with an average temperature ranging between max 69.4°F (20.8°C) and min 53.6°F (12°C).

Temperature

As April transitions into May, a change in temperatures is observed, with average highs moving from a mild 59.2°F (15.1°C) to an agreeable 69.4°F (20.8°C). Highland Park throughout May, experiences an average nighttime temperature of 53.6°F (12°C).

Humidity

In Highland Park, the average relative humidity in May is 76%.

Rainfall

In Highland Park, in May, it is raining for 11.3 days, with typically 0.87" (22mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Highland Park, New Jersey, during the entire year, the rain falls for 104.8 days and collects up to 8.98" (228mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Highland Park, snow does not fall in April through September.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 27min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:55 am and sunset at 7:53 pm. On the last day of May, in Highland Park, sunrise is at 5:29 am and sunset at 8:21 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 8.4h.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Highland Park. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 6 suggests these recommendations:
Dodge overexposure. Fair-skinned people can get singed in less than 20 minutes. The Sun's UV radiation is most potent between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this time. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Highland Park in May?

In Highland Park, in May, the average high-temperature is 69.4°F (20.8°C), and the average low-temperature is 53.6°F (12°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Highland Park?

The average relative humidity in May in Highland Park, New Jersey, is 76%.

How many days does it rain in May in Highland Park?

In May, in Highland Park, New Jersey, the rain falls for 11.3 days. Throughout May, 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow in Highland Park?

April through September are months without snowfall in Highland Park.

How many hours of daylight does Highland Park have in May?

In Highland Park, New Jersey, the average day length in May is 14h and 27min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May in Highland Park?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:55 am and sunset at 7:53 pm. On the last day of the month, in Highland Park, sunrise is at 5:29 am and sunset at 8:21 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Highland Park have in May?

In Highland Park, the average sunshine duration in May is 8.4h.

What is the month with the highest UV index in Highland Park?

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

What is the UV index intensity in May in Highland Park?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Highland Park 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
Highland Park, NJ

Average temperature in May - Highland Park, NJ
  • Average high temperature in May: 69.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 53.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25°F).

Average pressure in May
Highland Park, NJ

Average pressure in May - Highland Park, 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
Highland Park, NJ

Average wind speed in May - Highland Park, NJ
  • Average wind speed in May: 7.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (9.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.1mph).

Average humidity in May
Highland Park, NJ

Average humidity in May - Highland Park, NJ
  • Average humidity in May: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, October and December (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and August (72%).

Average rainfall in May
Highland Park, NJ

Average rainfall in May - Highland Park, NJ
  • Average rainfall in May: 0.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.18").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.43").

Average rainfall days in May
Highland Park, NJ

Average rainfall days in May - Highland Park, NJ
  • Average rainfall days in May: 11.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (12.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.8 days).

Average snowfall in May
Highland Park, NJ

Average snowfall in May - Highland Park, NJ
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (0.55").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Highland Park, NJ

Average snowfall days in May - Highland Park, NJ
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Highland Park, NJ

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in May
Highland Park, NJ

Average sunshine days in May - Highland Park, NJ
  • Average sunshine days in May: 17.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (22.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (15.3 days).

Average UV index in May
Highland Park, NJ

Average UV index in May - Highland Park, 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, March, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Highland Park, NJ

Average cloud cover in May - Highland Park, NJ
  • Average cloud cover in May: 46

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 49).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in May
Highland Park, NJ

Average visibility in May - Highland Park, 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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