May weather forecast
Ridgefield Park, NJ

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a pleasant month in Ridgefield Park, New Jersey, with an average temperature varying between 69.4°F (20.8°C) and 53.2°F (11.8°C).

Temperature

With the onset of May, Ridgefield Park's average high-temperature experiences a rise, moving from April's mild 58.6°F (14.8°C) to a pleasant 69.4°F (20.8°C). During May, the nighttime temperature averages of 53.2°F (11.8°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 74%.

Rainfall

In Ridgefield Park, in May, during 15.9 rainfall days, 2.09" (53mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Ridgefield Park, during the entire year, the rain falls for 149.3 days and collects up to 22.36" (568mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, November and December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Ridgefield Park aggregates 0.2" (5mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 19.4 snowfall days, and 4.96" (126mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Ridgefield Park is 14h and 29min.
On the first day of May in Ridgefield Park, sunrise is at 5:53 am and sunset at 7:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:26 am and sunset at 8:21 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine in Ridgefield Park is 8.6h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 5 during May leads to these advisories:
Be careful. Light complexion individuals might get burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Aug 16, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in May?

An average high-temperature, in May, in Ridgefield Park, is 69.4°F (20.8°C) and the average low-temperature is 53.2°F (11.8°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

In Ridgefield Park, New Jersey, the average relative humidity in May is 74%.

How many days does it rain in May?

In May, the rain falls for 15.9 days. Throughout May, 2.09" (53mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the last month it snows?

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

What is the average length of the day in May?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Ridgefield Park?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:53 am and sunset at 7:52 pm. On the last day of the month, in Ridgefield Park, sunrise is at 5:26 am and sunset at 8:21 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 8.6h.

What is the UV index reading in May?

In Ridgefield Park, 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 unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Ridgefield Park, NJ

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 53.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.3°F).

Average pressure in May
Ridgefield Park, NJ

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.1"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Ridgefield Park, NJ

Average wind speed in May - Ridgefield Park, NJ
  • Average wind speed in May: 6.9mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and March (8.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.9mph).

Average humidity in May
Ridgefield Park, NJ

Average humidity in May - Ridgefield Park, NJ
  • Average humidity in May: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (70%).

Average rainfall in May
Ridgefield Park, NJ

Average rainfall in May - Ridgefield Park, NJ
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.09"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.48").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.34").

Average rainfall days in May
Ridgefield Park, NJ

Average rainfall days in May - Ridgefield Park, NJ
  • Average rainfall days in May: 15.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.7 days).

Average snowfall in May
Ridgefield Park, NJ

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

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

Average snowfall days in May
Ridgefield Park, NJ

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.7 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
Ridgefield Park, NJ

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Ridgefield 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 4min

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
Ridgefield Park, NJ

Average sunshine days in May - Ridgefield Park, NJ
  • Average sunshine days in May: 13.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.9 days).

Average UV index in May
Ridgefield Park, NJ

Average UV index in May - Ridgefield 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
Ridgefield Park, NJ

Average cloud cover in May - Ridgefield Park, NJ
  • Average cloud cover in May: 45

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 48).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in May
Ridgefield Park, NJ

Average visibility in May - Ridgefield Park, 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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