Contents
- Weather in May
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in May
- Average pressure in May
- Average wind speed in May
- Average humidity in May
- Average rainfall in May
- Average rainfall days in May
- Average snowfall in May
- Average snowfall days in May
- Average daylight in May
- Average sunshine in May
- Average sunshine days in May
- Average UV index in May
- Average cloud cover in May
- Average visibility in May
Weather in May
Temperature
Salem's weather in May shows a rise in the average high-temperature, moving up from April's comfortable 62.6°F (17°C) to a pleasant 72.1°F (22.3°C). In Salem, the expected average low-temperature for May is a moderate 55.4°F (13°C).Humidity
May, June, September and October, with an average relative humidity of 77%, are the most humid months in Salem.Rainfall
In Salem, during May, the rain falls for 16.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.48" (63mm) of precipitation. In Salem, during the entire year, the rain falls for 147.7 days and collects up to 27.8" (706mm) 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, Salem aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Salem, New Jersey, there are 13.8 snowfall days, and 6.65" (169mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in May in Salem, New Jersey, is 14h and 22min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:01 am and sunset at 7:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:36 am and sunset at 8:22 pm EDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May is 8.6h.UV index
The months with the highest UV index in Salem are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: During May, 6 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Evade overexposure. Individuals with fair skin risk burning in under 20 minutes. The Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this period. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the average May temperature in Salem?
What is the most humid month in Salem?
What is the average humidity in May in Salem?
How much does it rain in Salem in May?
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What is the average length of the day in May in Salem?
What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Salem?
How many hours of sunshine does Salem have in May?
What are the months with the highest UV index in Salem?
What is the UV index intensity in May in Salem?
Average temperature in May
Salem, NJ
- Average high temperature in May: 72.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.7°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 55.4°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 (27°F).
Average pressure in May
Salem, 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 (29.94"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Salem, NJ
- Average wind speed in May: 7.2mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February, March and April (8.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.7mph).
Average humidity in May
Salem, NJ
- Average humidity in May: 77%
The months with the highest relative humidity are May, June, September and October (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (72%).
Average rainfall in May
Salem, NJ
- Average rainfall in May: 2.48"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.23").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.77").
Average rainfall days in May
Salem, NJ
- Average rainfall days in May: 16.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8 days).
Average snowfall in May
Salem, NJ
- Average snowfall in May: 0.12"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.32").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Salem, NJ
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.2 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
Salem, 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 24min).
- Average sunshine in May: 8h and 4min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in May
Salem, NJ
- Average sunshine days in May: 11.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.6 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and July (11.8 days).
Average UV index in May
Salem, 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
Salem, NJ
- Average cloud cover in May: 45
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in May
Salem, 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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