May weather forecast
Riverside, NJ

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Riverside, is an agreeable month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 54.3°F (12.4°C) and 71.8°F (22.1°C).

Temperature

With the onset of May, Riverside sees a temperature rise, with the average high-temperature moving from April's refreshing 61.5°F (16.4°C) to a pleasant 71.8°F (22.1°C). Riverside, in May, experiences an average temperature of 54.3°F (12.4°C) at night.

Humidity

In Riverside, the average relative humidity in May is 76%.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 16.2 days. Throughout May, 2.44" (62mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Riverside, there are 153.2 rainfall days, and 27.72" (704mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, November and December. May is the last month it regularly snows in Riverside. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Riverside aggregates 0.2" (5mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 19.1 snowfall days, and 8.9" (226mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Riverside, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 25min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:58 am and sunset at 7:55 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:32 am and sunset at 8:22 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Riverside, the average sunshine in May is 8.5h.

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 threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In May, an average UV index of 6 transforms into the following instructions:
Guard against overexposure. Protection from sun-induced harm is essential. Avoid exposure to the Sun and try to stay in the shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most potent, but be aware that parasols or canopies may not offer full protection. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Be vigilant! The reflective nature of snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in May?

May temperatures in Riverside vary between a high-temperature of 71.8°F (22.1°C) and a low-temperature of 54.3°F (12.4°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

In May, the average relative humidity is 76%.

How many days does it rain in May in Riverside?

In Riverside, during May, the rain falls for 16.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.44" (62mm) of precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

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

How many hours of daylight does Riverside have in May?

The average day length in May is 14h and 25min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:58 am and sunset at 7:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:32 am and sunset at 8:22 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Riverside have in May?

In Riverside, the average sunshine duration in May is 8.5h.

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.

What is the UV index intensity in May?

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Riverside is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Riverside, NJ

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 54.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.5°F).

Average pressure in May
Riverside, NJ

Average pressure in May - Riverside, 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
Riverside, NJ

Average wind speed in May - Riverside, NJ
  • Average wind speed in May: 7mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (8.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.6mph).

Average humidity in May
Riverside, NJ

Average humidity in May - Riverside, NJ
  • Average humidity in May: 76%

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

Average rainfall in May
Riverside, NJ

Average rainfall in May - Riverside, NJ
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.44"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (2.99").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.57").

Average rainfall days in May
Riverside, NJ

Average rainfall days in May - Riverside, NJ
  • Average rainfall days in May: 16.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.8 days).

Average snowfall in May
Riverside, NJ

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

The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.95").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Riverside, NJ

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6 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
Riverside, NJ

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Riverside, 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 3min

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
Riverside, NJ

Average sunshine days in May - Riverside, NJ
  • Average sunshine days in May: 13.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.5 days).

Average UV index in May
Riverside, NJ

Average UV index in May - Riverside, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Riverside, NJ

Average cloud cover in May - Riverside, NJ
  • Average cloud cover in May: 46

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in May
Riverside, NJ

Average visibility in May - Riverside, 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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