Weather in Newark in May
In an average May, Newark sees a daily high around 70°F and a low around 52°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 70°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 60°F to 82°F |
| Average low | 52°F |
| Typical low range | 43°F to 61°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
95°F
2026-05-19
Lowest
46°F
2020-05-09
Low
Highest
73°F
2012-05-29
Lowest
33°F
2020-05-09
Feels-like
Highest
118°F
2022-05-21
Lowest
22°F
2020-05-09
Humidity
Highest
20.0 g/m³
1991-05-31
Lowest
3.1 g/m³
1986-05-03
Wind
Highest
20 mph
2002-05-03
Lowest
4 mph
1988-05-03
Gust
Highest
59 mph
1989-05-06
Lowest
10 mph
2009-05-03
Precip
Wettest
9.78 in
1984
Driest
1.35 in
2015
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