May weather forecast
Slackwoods, NJ

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is an agreeable month in Slackwoods, New Jersey, with an average temperature fluctuating between 53.6°F (12°C) and 70.9°F (21.6°C).

Temperature

An escalation in the average high-temperature is seen with the onset of May, moving from a mild 60.6°F (15.9°C) in April to a pleasant 70.9°F (21.6°C). Throughout the month of May, Slackwoods sees a steady low-temperature average of 53.6°F (12°C).

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity in Slackwoods is 77%.

Rainfall

In Slackwoods, during May, the rain falls for 17.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.91" (74mm) of precipitation. In Slackwoods, during the entire year, the rain falls for 156.8 days and collects up to 31.81" (808mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows in Slackwoods. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Slackwoods aggregates 0.28" (7mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Slackwoods, New Jersey, there are 16.6 snowfall days, and 8.86" (225mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Slackwoods, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 26min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:57 am and sunset at 7:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:31 am and sunset at 8:22 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine in Slackwoods, New Jersey, is 8.7h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 6 in May converts into the following recommendations:
Elude overexposure. Fair-skinned people could get burnt in less than 20 minutes. Seek shade and minimize exposure to direct Sun in a period between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. when UV radiation is most intense; keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not provide perfect sun protection. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in May in Slackwoods?

In May, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 70.9°F (21.6°C) and 53.6°F (12°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in May in Slackwoods?

In May, the average relative humidity is 77%.

How many days does it rain in May in Slackwoods?

In Slackwoods, New Jersey, during May, the rain falls for 17.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.91" (74mm) of precipitation.

What is the last month it snows in Slackwoods?

May is the last month it regularly snows in Slackwoods. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Slackwoods aggregates 0.28" (7mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May in Slackwoods?

In May, the average day length in Slackwoods is 14h and 26min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Slackwoods?

On the first day of May in Slackwoods, New Jersey, sunrise is at 5:57 am and sunset at 7:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:31 am and sunset at 8:22 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Slackwoods have in May?

The average sunshine duration in May in Slackwoods is 8.7h.

What are the months with the highest UV index in Slackwoods?

The months with the highest UV index in Slackwoods are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6.

What is the UV index intensity in May in Slackwoods?

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Slackwoods, New Jersey, is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Slackwoods, NJ

Average temperature in May - Slackwoods, NJ
  • Average high temperature in May: 70.9°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 (36.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 53.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.8°F).

Average pressure in May
Slackwoods, NJ

Average pressure in May - Slackwoods, 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
Slackwoods, NJ

Average wind speed in May - Slackwoods, NJ
  • Average wind speed in May: 6.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.4mph).

Average humidity in May
Slackwoods, NJ

Average humidity in May - Slackwoods, NJ
  • Average humidity in May: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and October (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (72%).

Average rainfall in May
Slackwoods, NJ

Average rainfall in May - Slackwoods, NJ
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.91"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.74").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.85").

Average rainfall days in May
Slackwoods, NJ

Average rainfall days in May - Slackwoods, NJ
  • Average rainfall days in May: 17.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.9 days).

Average snowfall in May
Slackwoods, NJ

Average snowfall in May - Slackwoods, NJ
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.28"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.72").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Slackwoods, NJ

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Slackwoods, 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 4min

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
Slackwoods, NJ

Average sunshine days in May - Slackwoods, NJ
  • Average sunshine days in May: 11.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.3 days).

Average UV index in May
Slackwoods, NJ

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

Average cloud cover in May
Slackwoods, NJ

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

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 47).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in May
Slackwoods, NJ

Average visibility in May - Slackwoods, NJ
  • Average visibility in May: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is May (5mi).

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