Weather in Newark, New Jersey, United States in May
In an average May, Newark sees a daily high around 68°F and a low around 49°F, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 68°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 59°F to 78°F |
| Average low | 49°F |
| Typical low range | 41°F to 57°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
May records
The most extreme May on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total May accumulation.
High
Highest
92°F
2026-05-19
Lowest
46°F
2020-05-09
Low
Highest
70°F
2012-05-29
Lowest
33°F
1986-05-04
Feels-like
Highest
111°F
2022-05-31
Lowest
24°F
2020-05-09
Humidity
Highest
19.4 g/m³
2012-05-29
Lowest
4.0 g/m³
2020-05-09
Wind
Highest
23 mph
1989-05-10
Lowest
4 mph
2005-05-23
Precip
Wettest
9.39 in
1989
Driest
0.99 in
2023
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