May weather forecast
Port Elizabeth, NJ

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is an agreeable month in Port Elizabeth, New Jersey, with an average temperature ranging between min 55.9°F (13.3°C) and max 69.8°F (21°C).

Temperature

With the onset of May, Port Elizabeth experiences a temperature shift, with the average high-temperature moving from a refreshing 60.6°F (15.9°C) in April to an agreeable 69.8°F (21°C). Port Elizabeth's temperature drops to an average low of 55.9°F (13.3°C) during the nights of May.

Humidity

May and June, with an average relative humidity of 79%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Port Elizabeth, in May, it is raining for 13.8 days, with typically 1.46" (37mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Port Elizabeth, during the entire year, the rain falls for 132.2 days and collects up to 15.39" (391mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

April through October are months without snowfall.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 21min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:00 am and sunset at 7:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:35 am and sunset at 8:20 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Port Elizabeth, the average sunshine in May is 8.9h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Port Elizabeth are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 6 in May translates into these instructions:
Take precautions and adopt sun safety practices. Protection against sunburn is obliged. Avoid direct Sun exposure and seek shade from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the period of highest UV radiation. Remember, however, that not all shade structures offer full protection. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in May?

The high-temperature during May is 69.8°F (21°C) and the low-temperature is 55.9°F (13.3°C).

What is the most humid month in Port Elizabeth?

The months with the highest humidity in Port Elizabeth are May and June, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

What is the average humidity in May?

In May, the average relative humidity is 79%.

How many days does it rain in May in Port Elizabeth?

In Port Elizabeth, in May, it is raining for 13.8 days, with typically 1.46" (37mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow?

In Port Elizabeth, snow does not fall in April through October.

What is the average length of the day in May?

In Port Elizabeth, the average day length in May is 14h and 21min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:00 am and sunset at 7:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:35 am and sunset at 8:20 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 8.9h.

When is the highest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in May?

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Port Elizabeth is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Port Elizabeth, NJ

Average temperature in May - Port Elizabeth, NJ
  • Average high temperature in May: 69.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 55.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.4°F).

Average pressure in May
Port Elizabeth, NJ

Average pressure in May - Port Elizabeth, NJ
  • Average pressure in May: 30.02"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Port Elizabeth, NJ

Average wind speed in May - Port Elizabeth, NJ
  • Average wind speed in May: 8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.5mph).

Average humidity in May
Port Elizabeth, NJ

Average humidity in May - Port Elizabeth, NJ
  • Average humidity in May: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and June (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (73%).

Average rainfall in May
Port Elizabeth, NJ

Average rainfall in May - Port Elizabeth, NJ
  • Average rainfall in May: 1.46"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.81").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.75").

Average rainfall days in May
Port Elizabeth, NJ

Average rainfall days in May - Port Elizabeth, NJ
  • Average rainfall days in May: 13.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.3 days).

Average snowfall in May
Port Elizabeth, NJ

Average snowfall in May - Port Elizabeth, NJ
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.22").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Port Elizabeth, NJ

Average snowfall days in May - Port Elizabeth, NJ
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (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
Port Elizabeth, NJ

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Port Elizabeth, NJ
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in May
Port Elizabeth, NJ

Average sunshine days in May - Port Elizabeth, NJ
  • Average sunshine days in May: 15.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.8 days).

Average UV index in May
Port Elizabeth, NJ

Average UV index in May - Port Elizabeth, 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 and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Port Elizabeth, NJ

Average cloud cover in May - Port Elizabeth, NJ
  • Average cloud cover in May: 43

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 46).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in May
Port Elizabeth, NJ

Average visibility in May - Port Elizabeth, 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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