May weather forecast
Shrewsbury, NJ

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Shrewsbury, is a comfortable month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 54.9°F (12.7°C) and an average high of 64.9°F (18.3°C).

Temperature

As May sets, the average high-temperature shows an increase, moving up from a mild 55.6°F (13.1°C) in April to a still refreshing 64.9°F (18.3°C). During May, the temperature is averaged to a low of 54.9°F (12.7°C) at night.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are May and June, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

Rainfall

In Shrewsbury, in May, during 12.6 rainfall days, 1.22" (31mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 125.1 rainfall days, and 12.64" (321mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

April through September and November are months without snowfall in Shrewsbury.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Shrewsbury, New Jersey, is 14h and 26min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:54 am and sunset at 7:52 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:28 am and sunset at 8:19 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 8.9h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Shrewsbury, New Jersey, is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 5 in May converts into the following recommendations:
Make use of precautions - Suggestions to resist sunburn are communicated. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in May in Shrewsbury?

May temperatures in Shrewsbury, New Jersey, vary between a high-temperature of 64.9°F (18.3°C) and a low-temperature of 54.9°F (12.7°C).

What are the most humid months in Shrewsbury?

May and June, with an average relative humidity of 79%, are most humid months in Shrewsbury.

What is the average humidity in May in Shrewsbury?

In Shrewsbury, New Jersey, the average relative humidity in May is 79%.

How many days does it rain in May in Shrewsbury?

In Shrewsbury, in May, it is raining for 12.6 days, with typically 1.22" (31mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow in Shrewsbury?

In Shrewsbury, New Jersey, snow does not fall in April through September and November.

How many hours of daylight does Shrewsbury have in May?

The average day length in May in Shrewsbury is 14h and 26min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Shrewsbury?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:54 am and sunset at 7:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:28 am and sunset at 8:19 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Shrewsbury have in May?

The average sunshine duration in May in Shrewsbury, New Jersey, is 8.9h.

How high is the UV index in May in Shrewsbury?

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Shrewsbury is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Shrewsbury, NJ

Average temperature in May - Shrewsbury, NJ
  • Average high temperature in May: 64.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 54.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.8°F).

Average pressure in May
Shrewsbury, NJ

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Shrewsbury, NJ

Average wind speed in May - Shrewsbury, NJ
  • Average wind speed in May: 9.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (12.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.9mph).

Average humidity in May
Shrewsbury, NJ

Average humidity in May - Shrewsbury, NJ
  • Average humidity in May: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and June (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (73%).

Average rainfall in May
Shrewsbury, NJ

Average rainfall in May - Shrewsbury, NJ
  • Average rainfall in May: 1.22"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.61").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.63").

Average rainfall days in May
Shrewsbury, NJ

Average rainfall days in May - Shrewsbury, NJ
  • Average rainfall days in May: 12.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.5 days).

Average snowfall in May
Shrewsbury, NJ

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

The month with the highest snowfall is December (0.47").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and November (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Shrewsbury, NJ

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Shrewsbury, NJ

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

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in May
Shrewsbury, NJ

Average sunshine days in May - Shrewsbury, NJ
  • Average sunshine days in May: 16 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13 days).

Average UV index in May
Shrewsbury, NJ

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

Average cloud cover in May
Shrewsbury, NJ

Average cloud cover in May - Shrewsbury, NJ
  • Average cloud cover in May: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 47).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in May
Shrewsbury, NJ

Average visibility in May - Shrewsbury, 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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