May weather forecast
Palmyra, NJ

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Palmyra, is an agreeable month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 54.5°F (12.5°C) and 71.8°F (22.1°C).

Temperature

Noticing a change, the average high-temperature during May moves from April's refreshing 61.7°F (16.5°C) to a pleasant 71.8°F (22.1°C). Nightly temperatures drop to an average low of 54.5°F (12.5°C) in May.

Humidity

In Palmyra, the average relative humidity in May is 75%.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 17.3 days. Throughout May, 2.8" (71mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Palmyra, during the entire year, the rain falls for 153.8 days and collects up to 30.94" (786mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, November and December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Palmyra aggregates 0.2" (5mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 16.8 snowfall days, and 8.5" (216mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 25min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:59 am and sunset at 7:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:33 am and sunset at 8:22 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 8.4h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 6 in May interprets into the following advice:
Escape overexposure. People with light skin may incur burns in fewer than 20 minutes. The time between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. is when UV radiation is at its peak. Limit exposure to direct sunlight during these hours. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
Updated: Aug 19, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in May?

The high-temperature in Palmyra during May is 71.8°F (22.1°C) and the low-temperature is 54.5°F (12.5°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

In May, the average relative humidity is 75%.

How many days does it rain in May?

In Palmyra, in May, during 17.3 rainfall days, 2.8" (71mm) 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, Palmyra aggregates 0.2" (5mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Palmyra have in May?

In Palmyra, the average day length in May is 14h and 25min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:59 am and sunset at 7:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:33 am and sunset at 8:22 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Palmyra?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 8.4h.

What is the month with the highest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in May?

In Palmyra, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Palmyra, NJ

Average temperature in May - Palmyra, NJ
  • Average high temperature in May: 71.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 54.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.2°F).

Average pressure in May
Palmyra, NJ

Average pressure in May - Palmyra, NJ
  • Average pressure in May: 30.01"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Palmyra, NJ

Average wind speed in May - Palmyra, NJ
  • Average wind speed in May: 6.8mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.6mph).

Average humidity in May
Palmyra, NJ

Average humidity in May - Palmyra, NJ
  • Average humidity in May: 75%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and October (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, July and August (71%).

Average rainfall in May
Palmyra, NJ

Average rainfall in May - Palmyra, NJ
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.8"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.39").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.89").

Average rainfall days in May
Palmyra, NJ

Average rainfall days in May - Palmyra, NJ
  • Average rainfall days in May: 17.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.5 days).

Average snowfall in May
Palmyra, NJ

Average snowfall in May - Palmyra, NJ
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.2"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.76").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Palmyra, NJ

Average snowfall days in May - Palmyra, NJ
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.2 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
Palmyra, NJ

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Palmyra, 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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in May
Palmyra, NJ

Average sunshine days in May - Palmyra, NJ
  • Average sunshine days in May: 11.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.4 days).

Average UV index in May
Palmyra, NJ

Average UV index in May - Palmyra, 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
Palmyra, NJ

Average cloud cover in May - Palmyra, NJ
  • Average cloud cover in May: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in May
Palmyra, NJ

Average visibility in May - Palmyra, NJ
  • Average visibility in May: 5mi

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

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