May weather forecast
Ridgefield, NJ

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Ridgefield, is an agreeable month, with an average temperature ranging between min 53.6°F (12°C) and max 68.5°F (20.3°C).

Temperature

The start of May brings a shift in the average high-temperature, increasing from April's moderate 57.7°F (14.3°C) to a pleasant 68.5°F (20.3°C). An average minimum temperature of 53.6°F (12°C) marks the month of May.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Ridgefield, in May, it is raining for 11.1 days, with typically 0.87" (22mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 112.4 rainfall days, and 10.2" (259mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Ridgefield, snow does not fall in April through October.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 29min.
On the first day of May, 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 8:20 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 8.8h.

UV index

In Ridgefield, New Jersey, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 5 during May leads to these instructions:
Proceed with care. Light skin individuals may be exposed to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit.
Updated: Aug 16, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures?

In May, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 68.5°F (20.3°C) and 53.6°F (12°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in May?

In May, the average relative humidity is 74%.

How much does it rain in May?

In Ridgefield, during May, the rain falls for 11.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow?

April through October are months without snowfall.

What is the average length of the day in May?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in May?

On the first day of May, 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 8:20 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 8.8h.

What is the UV index intensity in May?

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

Average temperature in May - Ridgefield, NJ
  • Average high temperature in May: 68.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 53.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.7°F).

Average pressure in May
Ridgefield, NJ

Average pressure in May - Ridgefield, 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, NJ

Average wind speed in May - Ridgefield, NJ
  • Average wind speed in May: 7.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.4mph).

Average humidity in May
Ridgefield, NJ

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (70%).

Average rainfall in May
Ridgefield, NJ

Average rainfall in May - Ridgefield, NJ
  • Average rainfall in May: 0.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.22").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.51").

Average rainfall days in May
Ridgefield, NJ

Average rainfall days in May - Ridgefield, NJ
  • Average rainfall days in May: 11.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (12.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.6 days).

Average snowfall in May
Ridgefield, NJ

Average snowfall in May - Ridgefield, NJ
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The months with the highest snowfall are February, March and December (0.47").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Ridgefield, NJ

Average snowfall days in May - Ridgefield, NJ
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.2 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
Ridgefield, NJ

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Ridgefield, 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 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in May
Ridgefield, NJ

Average sunshine days in May - Ridgefield, NJ
  • Average sunshine days in May: 17.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (21.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (16.1 days).

Average UV index in May
Ridgefield, NJ

Average UV index in May - Ridgefield, 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, NJ

Average cloud cover in May - Ridgefield, NJ
  • Average cloud cover in May: 44

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in May
Ridgefield, NJ

Average visibility in May - Ridgefield, 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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