May weather forecast
Morris Plains, NJ

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a pleasant month in Morris Plains, New Jersey, with an average temperature ranging between min 51.3°F (10.7°C) and max 68.9°F (20.5°C).

Temperature

Morris Plains sees a rise in temperature during May, with average high-temperatures transitioning from a refreshing 58.3°F (14.6°C) in April to a pleasant 68.9°F (20.5°C). In May, Morris Plains records an average nighttime temperature of 51.3°F (10.7°C).

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 77%.

Rainfall

In Morris Plains, in May, it is raining for 18.3 days, with typically 2.83" (72mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Morris Plains, New Jersey, during the entire year, the rain falls for 157.9 days and collects up to 27.05" (687mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, November and December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Morris Plains aggregates 0.2" (5mm) of snow. In Morris Plains, during the entire year, snow falls for 24 days and aggregates up to 9.72" (247mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Morris Plains, 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 7:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:28 am and sunset at 8:22 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 8.4h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: During May, 5 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Preventative actions are necessary - Recommendations to ward off sunburn are given. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature?

The high-temperature during May is 68.9°F (20.5°C) and the low-temperature is 51.3°F (10.7°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Morris Plains?

In Morris Plains, the average relative humidity in May is 77%.

How many days does it rain in May?

In Morris Plains, New Jersey, in May, during 18.3 rainfall days, 2.83" (72mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Morris Plains aggregates 0.2" (5mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Morris Plains have in May?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:55 am and sunset at 7:54 pm. On the last day of the month, in Morris Plains, sunrise is at 5:28 am and sunset at 8:22 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Morris Plains have in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 8.4h.

What is the UV index intensity in May?

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Morris Plains is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Morris Plains, NJ

Average temperature in May - Morris Plains, NJ
  • Average high temperature in May: 68.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 51.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.5°F).

Average pressure in May
Morris Plains, NJ

Average pressure in May - Morris Plains, 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
Morris Plains, NJ

Average wind speed in May - Morris Plains, NJ
  • Average wind speed in May: 6.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).

Average humidity in May
Morris Plains, NJ

Average humidity in May - Morris Plains, NJ
  • Average humidity in May: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, October and December (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (74%).

Average rainfall in May
Morris Plains, NJ

Average rainfall in May - Morris Plains, NJ
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.83"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.19").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February and September (1.57").

Average rainfall days in May
Morris Plains, NJ

Average rainfall days in May - Morris Plains, NJ
  • Average rainfall days in May: 18.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.3 days).

Average snowfall in May
Morris Plains, NJ

Average snowfall in May - Morris Plains, NJ
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.2"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (3.7").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Morris Plains, NJ

Average snowfall days in May - Morris Plains, NJ
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.8 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
Morris Plains, NJ

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Morris Plains, 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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in May
Morris Plains, NJ

Average sunshine days in May - Morris Plains, NJ
  • Average sunshine days in May: 11 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.9 days).

Average UV index in May
Morris Plains, NJ

Average UV index in May - Morris Plains, 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
Morris Plains, NJ

Average cloud cover in May - Morris Plains, NJ
  • Average cloud cover in May: 48

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 49).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in May
Morris Plains, NJ

Average visibility in May - Morris Plains, NJ
  • Average visibility in May: 5mi

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

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