May weather forecast
Ortley Beach, NJ

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Ortley Beach, is a comfortable month, with an average temperature varying between 55.6°F (13.1°C) and 63.3°F (17.4°C).

Temperature

As May sets, the average high-temperature shows a slight increase, moving up from a fresh 54.7°F (12.6°C) in April to a refreshing 63.3°F (17.4°C). During May, nights cool slightly to an average low of 55.6°F (13.1°C).

Humidity

May and June, with an average relative humidity of 81%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 15.7 days. Throughout May, 2.87" (73mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 155 rainfall days, and 33.23" (844mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Ortley Beach, snow does not fall in May through October.

Daylight

In Ortley Beach, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 24min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:55 am and sunset at 7:51 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:29 am and sunset at 8:18 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 8.8h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In May, the UV index of 5 transforms into the following advice:
Undertake precautions - Guarding against sun damage is counselled. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects.
Updated: Jul 24, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in May?

In Ortley Beach, 63.3°F (17.4°C) is the average high-temperature and 55.6°F (13.1°C) is the average low-temperature during May.

What are the most humid months?

The months with the highest humidity are May and June, with an average relative humidity of 81%.

What is the average humidity in May in Ortley Beach?

In May, the average relative humidity is 81%.

How much does it rain in May?

In Ortley Beach, in May, it is raining for 15.7 days, with typically 2.87" (73mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow?

In Ortley Beach, snow does not fall in May through October.

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 Ortley Beach have in May?

The average day length in May is 14h and 24min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:55 am and sunset at 7:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:29 am and sunset at 8:18 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

In Ortley Beach, the average sunshine duration in May is 8.8h.

How high is the UV index in May?

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Ortley Beach, NJ

Average temperature in May - Ortley Beach, NJ
  • Average high temperature in May: 63.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 55.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (71.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.2°F).

Average pressure in May
Ortley Beach, NJ

Average pressure in May - Ortley Beach, NJ
  • Average pressure in May: 30.02"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
Ortley Beach, NJ

Average wind speed in May - Ortley Beach, NJ
  • Average wind speed in May: 10.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (13.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.8mph).

Average humidity in May
Ortley Beach, NJ

Average humidity in May - Ortley Beach, NJ
  • Average humidity in May: 81%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and June (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and November (74%).

Average rainfall in May
Ortley Beach, NJ

Average rainfall in May - Ortley Beach, NJ
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.7").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.01").

Average rainfall days in May
Ortley Beach, NJ

Average rainfall days in May - Ortley Beach, NJ
  • Average rainfall days in May: 15.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9 days).

Average snowfall in May
Ortley Beach, NJ

Average snowfall in May - Ortley Beach, NJ
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.34").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Ortley Beach, NJ

Average snowfall days in May - Ortley Beach, NJ
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.4 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
Ortley Beach, NJ

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Ortley Beach, 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 24min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in May
Ortley Beach, NJ

Average sunshine days in May - Ortley Beach, NJ
  • Average sunshine days in May: 13.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13.1 days).

Average UV index in May
Ortley Beach, NJ

Average UV index in May - Ortley Beach, 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 and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Ortley Beach, NJ

Average cloud cover in May - Ortley Beach, NJ
  • Average cloud cover in May: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 48).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in May
Ortley Beach, NJ

Average visibility in May - Ortley Beach, 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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