Weather in Newark in May
In an average May, Newark sees a daily high around 70°F and a low around 54°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 70°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 60°F to 81°F |
| Average low | 54°F |
| Typical low range | 46°F to 62°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
May records
The most extreme May on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total May accumulation.
High
Highest
93°F
2012-05-29
Lowest
47°F
2020-05-09
Low
Highest
74°F
2012-05-29
Lowest
35°F
2020-05-09
Feels-like
Highest
112°F
2012-05-29
Lowest
24°F
2020-05-09
Humidity
Highest
19.9 g/m³
1991-05-31
Lowest
3.5 g/m³
1986-05-03
Wind
Highest
22 mph
1989-05-06
Lowest
4 mph
1982-05-16
Gust
Highest
59 mph
1989-05-06
Lowest
9 mph
1993-05-01
Precip
Wettest
9.07 in
1984
Driest
1.18 in
1993
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