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 sea temperature 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
The onset of May brings a temperature shift, with the average high-temperature moving from a cool 54.7°F (12.6°C) in April to an enjoyable 63.9°F (17.7°C). Ship Bottom marks an average drop to a still refreshing 56.3°F (13.5°C) during nighttime in May, following the high of the day.Humidity
May and June, with an average relative humidity of 81%, are the most humid months in Ship Bottom.Rainfall
In Ship Bottom, in May, it is raining for 11.3 days, with typically 1.06" (27mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 112.9 rainfall days, and 11.02" (280mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
April through November are months without snowfall.Ocean temperature
In May, the average ocean temperature is 54.9°F (12.7°C).Note: Staying in 54.9°F (12.7°C) waters for just a few moments at 55.4°F (13°C) can be harrowing, and below 50°F (10°C) poses breathing and cold shock risks, depending on individual tolerance.
Daylight
The average length of the day in May is 14h and 23min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:56 am and sunset at 7:51 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:31 am and sunset at 8:18 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine is 9.1h.UV index
In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 5 transforms into these recommendations:
Take precautions - Protection against skin and eye damage is obliged. It's recommended to limit sun exposure when its radiation is at its peak during midday. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears.
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Average temperature in May
Ship Bottom, NJ
- Average high temperature in May: 63.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.7°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 56.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (31.1°F).
Average pressure in May
Ship Bottom, NJ
- Average pressure in May: 30.02"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Ship Bottom, NJ
- Average wind speed in May: 10.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (13.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9mph).
Average humidity in May
Ship Bottom, NJ
- Average humidity in May: 81%
The months with the highest relative humidity are May and June (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (73%).
Average rainfall in May
Ship Bottom, NJ
- Average rainfall in May: 1.06"
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are July and December (1.14").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and September (0.67").
Average rainfall days in May
Ship Bottom, NJ
- Average rainfall days in May: 11.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (12.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (6.7 days).
Average snowfall in May
Ship Bottom, NJ
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.94").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Ship Bottom, NJ
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average sea temperature in May
Ship Bottom, NJ
- Average sea temperature in May: 54.9°F
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (75.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (40.8°F).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Ship Bottom, 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: 9h and 1min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in May
Ship Bottom, NJ
- Average sunshine days in May: 17.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (15.2 days).
Average UV index in May
Ship Bottom, 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 and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
Ship Bottom, NJ
- Average cloud cover in May: 41
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 46).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 26).
Average visibility in May
Ship Bottom, 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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