May weather forecast
Lake Hopatcong, NJ

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is an agreeable month in Lake Hopatcong, New Jersey, with an average temperature varying between 68.2°F (20.1°C) and 49.6°F (9.8°C).

Temperature

Lake Hopatcong in May shows a temperature shift, moving from an average high of a moderate 57.7°F (14.3°C) in April to a pleasant 68.2°F (20.1°C). Nightly temperatures drop to an average low of 49.6°F (9.8°C) in May.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 80%.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 17.4 days. Throughout May, 3.35" (85mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Lake Hopatcong, during the entire year, the rain falls for 160.1 days and collects up to 35.87" (911mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Lake Hopatcong aggregates 0.51" (13mm) of snow. In Lake Hopatcong, during the entire year, snow falls for 40.2 days and aggregates up to 23.62" (600mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Lake Hopatcong, New Jersey, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 29min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:55 am and sunset at 7:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:28 am and sunset at 8:23 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 8h.

UV index

In Lake Hopatcong, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 5 suggests these recommendations:
Heed the precautions - It is counselled to guard against solar damage. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Jul 15, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Lake Hopatcong in May?

An average high-temperature, in May, in Lake Hopatcong, is 68.2°F (20.1°C) and the average low-temperature is 49.6°F (9.8°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

The average relative humidity in May is 80%.

How much does it rain in Lake Hopatcong in May?

In Lake Hopatcong, in May, it is raining for 17.4 days, with typically 3.35" (85mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Lake Hopatcong aggregates 0.51" (13mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May in Lake Hopatcong?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Lake Hopatcong?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:55 am and sunset at 7:55 pm. On the last day of the month, in Lake Hopatcong, sunrise is at 5:28 am and sunset at 8:23 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

In Lake Hopatcong, the average sunshine duration in May is 8h.

What is the UV index intensity in May?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Lake Hopatcong, NJ

Average temperature in May - Lake Hopatcong, NJ
  • Average high temperature in May: 68.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 49.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.7°F).

Average pressure in May
Lake Hopatcong, NJ

Average pressure in May - Lake Hopatcong, 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
Lake Hopatcong, NJ

Average wind speed in May - Lake Hopatcong, NJ
  • Average wind speed in May: 6.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).

Average humidity in May
Lake Hopatcong, NJ

Average humidity in May - Lake Hopatcong, NJ
  • Average humidity in May: 80%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, October and December (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (76%).

Average rainfall in May
Lake Hopatcong, NJ

Average rainfall in May - Lake Hopatcong, NJ
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.35"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.66").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.05").

Average rainfall days in May
Lake Hopatcong, NJ

Average rainfall days in May - Lake Hopatcong, NJ
  • Average rainfall days in May: 17.4 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and July (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.5 days).

Average snowfall in May
Lake Hopatcong, NJ

Average snowfall in May - Lake Hopatcong, NJ
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.51"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.71").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Lake Hopatcong, NJ

Average snowfall days in May - Lake Hopatcong, NJ
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (10.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Lake Hopatcong, NJ

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Lake Hopatcong, 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 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in May
Lake Hopatcong, NJ

Average sunshine days in May - Lake Hopatcong, NJ
  • Average sunshine days in May: 11.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.6 days).

Average UV index in May
Lake Hopatcong, NJ

Average UV index in May - Lake Hopatcong, NJ
  • Average UV index in May: 5

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in May
Lake Hopatcong, NJ

Average cloud cover in May - Lake Hopatcong, NJ
  • Average cloud cover in May: 50

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 52).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 37).

Average visibility in May
Lake Hopatcong, NJ

Average visibility in May - Lake Hopatcong, NJ
  • Average visibility in May: 5mi

The month with the highest visibility is April (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).

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