May weather forecast
Prospect Park, NJ

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Prospect Park, is an agreeable month, with an average temperature ranging between max 69.4°F (20.8°C) and min 52.2°F (11.2°C).

Temperature

The transition to May introduces an increase in the average high-temperature, shifting from a refreshing 58.6°F (14.8°C) in April to a pleasant 69.4°F (20.8°C). The average low-temperature, in May, is a fresh 52.2°F (11.2°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Prospect Park, in May, during 16.4 rainfall days, 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 160.7 rainfall days, and 29.33" (745mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Prospect Park aggregates 0.2" (5mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 24.9 snowfall days, and 10.04" (255mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Prospect Park, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 29min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:53 am and sunset at 7:53 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:27 am and sunset at 8:21 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 8.5h.

UV index

In Prospect Park, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 5 during May leads to these advisories:
Preventative actions are necessary - Recommendations to ward off sunburn are given. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.
Updated: Aug 20, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in May?

The high-temperature, in May, in Prospect Park, is 69.4°F (20.8°C), while the low-temperature averages to 52.2°F (11.2°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

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

How many days does it rain in May?

In Prospect Park, during May, the rain falls for 16.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

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

How many hours of daylight does Prospect Park have in May?

In Prospect Park, the average day length in May is 14h and 29min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:53 am and sunset at 7:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:27 am and sunset at 8:21 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Prospect Park have in May?

The average sunshine duration in May is 8.5h.

How high is the UV index in May?

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Prospect Park, NJ

Average temperature in May - Prospect Park, NJ
  • Average high temperature in May: 69.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 52.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.4°F).

Average pressure in May
Prospect Park, NJ

Average pressure in May - Prospect Park, 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
Prospect Park, NJ

Average wind speed in May - Prospect Park, NJ
  • Average wind speed in May: 6.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.5mph).

Average humidity in May
Prospect Park, NJ

Average humidity in May - Prospect Park, NJ
  • Average humidity in May: 75%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, July and August (72%).

Average rainfall in May
Prospect Park, NJ

Average rainfall in May - Prospect Park, NJ
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.6"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are July and December (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.73").

Average rainfall days in May
Prospect Park, NJ

Average rainfall days in May - Prospect Park, NJ
  • Average rainfall days in May: 16.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.9 days).

Average snowfall in May
Prospect Park, NJ

Average snowfall in May - Prospect Park, NJ
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.2"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.23").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Prospect Park, NJ

Average snowfall days in May - Prospect Park, NJ
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Prospect Park, NJ

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Prospect Park, 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 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in May
Prospect Park, NJ

Average sunshine days in May - Prospect Park, NJ
  • Average sunshine days in May: 12.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.5 days).

Average UV index in May
Prospect Park, NJ

Average UV index in May - Prospect Park, 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
Prospect Park, NJ

Average cloud cover in May - Prospect Park, NJ
  • Average cloud cover in May: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in May
Prospect Park, NJ

Average visibility in May - Prospect Park, NJ
  • Average visibility in May: 5mi

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

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