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The weather in May in Hackensack

It's warm in May in Hackensack with an average temperature of 23°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 17°C to a high of 28°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 9°C and 17°C.

Looking for sun? May isn’t a good month to be in Hackensack. The temperature is nice, but there’s too much chance of rain.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in May for Hackensack, New Jersey. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 36°C in 2017, Hackensack reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 8°C in 2020. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 0°C to a highest value of 23°C.

Rainfall amount

In May, there is an average of 218 mm of precipitation, spread over 17 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.

Daily weather in May for Hackensack

Click on any day in May to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Hackensack. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

May weather comparison

  Hackensack New York
Average temperature 23°C 22°C
Max. temperature 28°C 28°C
Min. temperature 9°C -5°C
Total precipitation 218 mm 105 mm
Rainy days 17 days 14 days

Start of May

The month of May starts in Hackensack with mild temps, averaging around 21°C during the day and nights around 11°C.

Mid May

By mid-May, daytime temps rise to around 24°C, with nights around 13°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.

End of May

By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Hackensack is around 25°C, while nighttime temps are about 16°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 8 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in May in Hackensack, New Jersey. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in May in Hackensack

Temperature in May in Hackensack over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in May in Hackensack, New Jersey. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in May in Hackensack

Total precipitation in May in Hackensack over the years

Daily UV index in May in Hackensack

This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Hackensack, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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Average weather in Hackensack by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Hackensack. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.