May weather forecast
West Milford, NJ

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is an agreeable month in West Milford, New Jersey, with an average temperature ranging between min 49.6°F (9.8°C) and max 68.9°F (20.5°C).

Temperature

A rise in the average high-temperature is observed during May, moving from a moderate 57.6°F (14.2°C) in April to an agreeable 68.9°F (20.5°C). During May, West Milford consistently records a temperature low averaging a chilly 49.6°F (9.8°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May in West Milford is 78%.

Rainfall

In West Milford, during May, the rain falls for 17.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.8" (71mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in West Milford, there are 152.2 rainfall days, and 26.34" (669mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in West Milford are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, West Milford aggregates 0.16" (4mm) of snow. In West Milford, during the entire year, snow falls for 32 days and aggregates up to 17.05" (433mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in West Milford is 14h and 30min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:54 am and sunset at 7:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:27 am and sunset at 8:23 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May in West Milford, New Jersey, is 8.3h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May in West Milford is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 5 in May interprets into the following advice:
Adopt protective measures - It is advised to guard against sun damage. The midday Sun can be dangerous due to its intense radiation; always find shade and reduce exposure. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures in West Milford?

In West Milford, 68.9°F (20.5°C) is the average high-temperature and 49.6°F (9.8°C) is the average low-temperature during May.

What is the average humidity in May in West Milford?

In West Milford, the average relative humidity in May is 78%.

How much does it rain in West Milford in May?

In May, the rain falls for 17.4 days. Throughout May, 2.8" (71mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the last month it snows in West Milford?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, West Milford aggregates 0.16" (4mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does West Milford have in May?

In May, the average day length in West Milford, New Jersey, is 14h and 30min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May in West Milford?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:54 am and sunset at 7:54 pm. On the last day of the month, in West Milford, New Jersey, sunrise is at 5:27 am and sunset at 8:23 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does West Milford have in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration in West Milford is 8.3h.

What is the UV index intensity in May in West Milford?

In West Milford, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
West Milford, NJ

Average temperature in May - West Milford, NJ
  • Average high temperature in May: 68.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 49.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.7°F).

Average pressure in May
West Milford, NJ

Average pressure in May - West Milford, 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
West Milford, NJ

Average wind speed in May - West Milford, NJ
  • Average wind speed in May: 6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (7.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.8mph).

Average humidity in May
West Milford, NJ

Average humidity in May - West Milford, NJ
  • Average humidity in May: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, October and December (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (75%).

Average rainfall in May
West Milford, NJ

Average rainfall in May - West Milford, NJ
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.8"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.95").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February and September (1.54").

Average rainfall days in May
West Milford, NJ

Average rainfall days in May - West Milford, NJ
  • Average rainfall days in May: 17.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.9 days).

Average snowfall in May
West Milford, NJ

Average snowfall in May - West Milford, NJ
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.16"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.37").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
West Milford, NJ

Average snowfall days in May - West Milford, NJ
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (9.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
West Milford, NJ

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - West Milford, NJ
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in May
West Milford, NJ

Average sunshine days in May - West Milford, NJ
  • Average sunshine days in May: 11.6 days

The months with the most sunshine days are January and November (18.6 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are June and July (11.3 days).

Average UV index in May
West Milford, NJ

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

Average cloud cover in May
West Milford, NJ

Average cloud cover in May - West Milford, NJ
  • Average cloud cover in May: 48

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in May
West Milford, NJ

Average visibility in May - West Milford, NJ
  • Average visibility in May: 5mi

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

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