May weather forecast
South River, NJ

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is an agreeable month in South River, New Jersey, with temperature in the range of an average low of 53.8°F (12.1°C) and an average high of 68.9°F (20.5°C).

Temperature

May sees a temperature increase, moving from a mild 59°F (15°C) in April to a pleasant 68.9°F (20.5°C). An average minimum temperature of 53.8°F (12.1°C) is recorded during the month of May.

Humidity

February, May, October and December, with an average relative humidity of 77%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In South River, during May, the rain falls for 16.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.95" (75mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 154 rainfall days, and 30.75" (781mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In South River, snow does not fall in May through October.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 26min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:55 am and sunset at 7:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:29 am and sunset at 8:21 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 8.6h.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 6 during May leads to these advisories:
Prevent overexposure. Protection from the sun's harmful effects is needed. The Sun's UV radiation is most potent between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this time. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly.
Updated: Aug 19, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during May are 68.9°F (20.5°C) and 53.8°F (12.1°C) respectively.

What is the most humid month?

The months with the highest humidity are February, May, October and December, with an average relative humidity of 77%.

What is the average humidity in May?

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

How much does it rain in May?

In May, in South River, the rain falls for 16.2 days. Throughout May, 2.95" (75mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow in South River?

In South River, snow does not fall in May through October.

Does it snow in May?

In May, it doesn't snow. April is the latest month when it typically snows.

What is the average length of the day in May?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:55 am and sunset at 7:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:29 am and sunset at 8:21 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

In South River, New Jersey, the average sunshine duration in May is 8.6h.

When is 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 reading in May?

In South River, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
South River, NJ

Average temperature in May - South River, NJ
  • Average high temperature in May: 68.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 53.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.7°F).

Average pressure in May
South River, NJ

Average pressure in May - South River, 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
South River, NJ

Average wind speed in May - South River, NJ
  • Average wind speed in May: 7.5mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and March (9.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.2mph).

Average humidity in May
South River, NJ

Average humidity in May - South River, NJ
  • Average humidity in May: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, May, October and December (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and August (73%).

Average rainfall in May
South River, NJ

Average rainfall in May - South River, NJ
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.95"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.58").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.81").

Average rainfall days in May
South River, NJ

Average rainfall days in May - South River, NJ
  • Average rainfall days in May: 16.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.4 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and November (8.5 days).

Average snowfall in May
South River, NJ

Average snowfall in May - South River, NJ
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (3.82").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in May
South River, NJ

Average snowfall days in May - South River, NJ
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
South River, NJ

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - South River, 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 18min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 4min

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
South River, NJ

Average sunshine days in May - South River, NJ
  • Average sunshine days in May: 12.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.5 days).

Average UV index in May
South River, NJ

Average UV index in May - South River, 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
South River, NJ

Average cloud cover in May - South River, NJ
  • Average cloud cover in May: 45

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 48).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in May
South River, NJ

Average visibility in May - South River, 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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