May weather forecast
Ortley Terrace, NJ

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Weather in May

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

Temperature

The start of May brings a subtle rise in the average high-temperature, moving from a cool 54.7°F (12.6°C) in April to a comfortable 63.3°F (17.4°C). May nights experience a minor temperature downturn to a moderate 55.6°F (13.1°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

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

Snowfall

May through October are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 24min.
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.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 8.8h.

UV index

In Ortley Terrace, 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 average individuals.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 5 suggests these recommendations:
Take precautions - Protection against sunburn is recommended. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature?

The high-temperature, in May, in Ortley Terrace, records 63.3°F (17.4°C), while the low-temperature is 55.6°F (13.1°C).

What are the most humid months?

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

What is the average humidity in May?

In May, the average relative humidity is 81%.

How much does it rain in May?

In Ortley Terrace, in May, during 15.7 rainfall days, 2.87" (73mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow?

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

Does it snow in May?

In May, in Ortley Terrace, it doesn't snow. April is the latest month when it typically snows.

What is the average length of the day in May?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, 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?

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 reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Ortley Terrace, NJ

Average temperature in May - Ortley Terrace, 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 Terrace, NJ

Average pressure in May - Ortley Terrace, 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 Terrace, NJ

Average wind speed in May - Ortley Terrace, 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 Terrace, NJ

Average humidity in May - Ortley Terrace, 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 Terrace, NJ

Average rainfall in May - Ortley Terrace, 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 Terrace, NJ

Average rainfall days in May - Ortley Terrace, 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 Terrace, NJ

Average snowfall in May - Ortley Terrace, 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 Terrace, NJ

Average snowfall days in May - Ortley Terrace, 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 Terrace, NJ

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Ortley Terrace, 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 Terrace, NJ

Average sunshine days in May - Ortley Terrace, 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 Terrace, NJ

Average UV index in May - Ortley Terrace, 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 Terrace, NJ

Average cloud cover in May - Ortley Terrace, 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 Terrace, NJ

Average visibility in May - Ortley Terrace, 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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