Contents
- Weather in May
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in May
- Average pressure in May
- Average wind speed in May
- Average humidity in May
- Average rainfall in May
- Average rainfall days in May
- Average snowfall in May
- Average snowfall days in May
- Average sea temperature in May
- Average daylight in May
- Average sunshine in May
- Average sunshine days in May
- Average UV index in May
- Average cloud cover in May
- Average visibility in May
Weather in May
Temperature
Ocean City's weather shows a minor temperature rise with the arrival of May, moving from a mild 56.1°F (13.4°C) in April to a comfortable 64.9°F (18.3°C). Ocean City, during May nights, observes a steady temperature, averaging at a moderate 57°F (13.9°C).Humidity
The most humid month in Ocean City is May, with an average relative humidity of 81%.Rainfall
The wettest months are May and August, with an average 0.79" (20mm) of rainfall.Snowfall
January through March, May 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 0.04" (1mm) of snow. In Ocean City, during the entire year, snow falls for 8 days and aggregates up to 0.63" (16mm) of snow.Ocean temperature
In Ocean City, the average seawater temperature in May is 55.9°F (13.3°C).Note: Navigating the 55.9°F (13.3°C) at 55.4°F (13°C) is no joy, and temperatures less than 50°F (10°C) can threaten breathing and cause a chilling shock, gauging personal stamina.
Daylight
In Ocean City, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 21min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:58 am and sunset at 7:51 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:33 am and sunset at 8:18 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine is 9.2h.UV index
May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: A maximum high UV index of 6 in May translates into the following recommendations:
Use measures and accept sun safety conventions. Guarding against skin and eye trauma is of high priority. The Sun's UV radiation is most powerful between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. To the extent possible, limit exposure to the direct sun during these hours. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average May temperature in Ocean City?
What is the most humid month in Ocean City?
What is the average humidity in May in Ocean City?
What is the rainiest month in Ocean City?
How much does it rain in Ocean City in May?
When does it start to snow in Ocean City?
What is the water temperature in May in Ocean City?
What is the average length of the day in May in Ocean City?
When are sunrise and sunset in May in Ocean City?
How many hours of sunshine does Ocean City have in May?
What is the month with the highest UV index in Ocean City?
How high is the UV index in May in Ocean City?
Average temperature in May
Ocean City, NJ
- Average high temperature in May: 64.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.9°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 57°F
The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (72.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (31.3°F).
Average pressure in May
Ocean City, NJ
- Average pressure in May: 30.02"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Ocean City, NJ
- Average wind speed in May: 10.2mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (12.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.5mph).
Average humidity in May
Ocean City, NJ
- Average humidity in May: 81%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (73%).
Average rainfall in May
Ocean City, NJ
- Average rainfall in May: 0.79"
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are May and August (0.79").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.35").
Average rainfall days in May
Ocean City, NJ
- Average rainfall days in May: 11.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (11.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (5.7 days).
Average snowfall in May
Ocean City, NJ
- Average snowfall in May: 0.04"
The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (0.2").
The months with the least snowfall are April, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Ocean City, NJ
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average sea temperature in May
Ocean City, NJ
- Average sea temperature in May: 55.8°F
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (76.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (40.3°F).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Ocean City, 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 30min).
- Average sunshine in May: 9h and 1min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in May
Ocean City, NJ
- Average sunshine days in May: 15.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (22.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (15.1 days).
Average UV index in May
Ocean City, 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 and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
Ocean City, NJ
- Average cloud cover in May: 40
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 25).
Average visibility in May
Ocean City, 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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