May weather forecast
Stratford, NJ

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is an agreeable month in Stratford, New Jersey, with an average temperature varying between 55°F (12.8°C) and 72°F (22.2°C).

Temperature

The average high-temperature increases in May, moving from a comfortable 62.1°F (16.7°C) in April to a pleasant 72°F (22.2°C). In Stratford, May nights witness a steady temperature drop to a fresh 55°F (12.8°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 75%.

Rainfall

In Stratford, in May, it is raining for 13.1 days, with typically 1.02" (26mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Stratford, New Jersey, there are 117 rainfall days, and 12.13" (308mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, May, November and December are months with snowfall. May is the first month it typically snows. Throughout May, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.12" (3mm) of snow. In Stratford, during the entire year, snow falls for 11.4 days and aggregates up to 3.11" (79mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Stratford, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 23min.
On the first day of May in Stratford, sunrise is at 5:59 am and sunset at 7:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:33 am and sunset at 8:21 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine in Stratford, 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 of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: An average UV index of 6 in May transforms into this advice:
Beware of overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals risk burning in less than 20 minutes. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the Sun's UV radiation is at its peak. Limit your exposure to direct sunlight during these hours. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Stratford in May?

The high-temperature, in May, in Stratford, is 72°F (22.2°C), while the low-temperature averages to 55°F (12.8°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Stratford?

The average relative humidity in May is 75%.

How many days does it rain in May in Stratford?

In Stratford, New Jersey, during May, the rain falls for 13.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation.

When does it start to snow in Stratford?

May is the first month it typically snows in Stratford, New Jersey. Throughout May, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.12" (3mm) of snow.

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

In Stratford, the average day length in May is 14h and 23min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May in Stratford?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:59 am and sunset at 7:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:33 am and sunset at 8:21 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Stratford?

The average sunshine duration in May in Stratford, New Jersey, is 8.7h.

When is the highest UV index in Stratford?

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

What is the UV index reading in May in Stratford?

In Stratford, New Jersey, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Stratford, NJ

Average temperature in May - Stratford, NJ
  • Average high temperature in May: 72°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 55°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.1°F).

Average pressure in May
Stratford, NJ

Average pressure in May - Stratford, 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
Stratford, NJ

Average wind speed in May - Stratford, NJ
  • Average wind speed in May: 7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.7mph).

Average humidity in May
Stratford, NJ

Average humidity in May - Stratford, NJ
  • Average humidity in May: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is October (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (71%).

Average rainfall in May
Stratford, NJ

Average rainfall in May - Stratford, NJ
  • Average rainfall in May: 1.02"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.38").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and September (0.67").

Average rainfall days in May
Stratford, NJ

Average rainfall days in May - Stratford, NJ
  • Average rainfall days in May: 13.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.5 days).

Average snowfall in May
Stratford, NJ

Average snowfall in May - Stratford, NJ
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.12"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.1").
The months with the least snowfall are April, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Stratford, NJ

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.5 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
Stratford, NJ

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Stratford, 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 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in May
Stratford, NJ

Average sunshine days in May - Stratford, NJ
  • Average sunshine days in May: 15.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (14.3 days).

Average UV index in May
Stratford, NJ

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

Average cloud cover in May
Stratford, NJ

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

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 47).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in May
Stratford, NJ

Average visibility in May - Stratford, 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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