Long Branch weather in May
In May, Long Branch sees average daytime highs of 65°F and overnight lows near 55°F, with 3.5 in of rain across 10.7 wet days and about 14.2 hours of daylight. It is the 5th-warmest and 10th-wettest month of the year here.
Highs climb over the month, from about 61°F in the first days to 70°F by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 26% of the time in May, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 13 h 42 min at the start of May to 14 h 36 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, May is Long Branch's 12th-clearest and 8th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Long Branch's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 65°
- 5th warmest
- Overnight low
- 55°
- 8th coldest
- Rainfall
- 3.5 in
- 10.7 wet days
- Daylight
- 14 h 12 min
- 4:45 AM – 6:59 PM
- Cloud cover
- 63%
- 12th clearest
- Wind
- 9 mph
- 8th windiest
- Solar energy
- 5.71 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 5.8
- out of 10
Long Branch is city in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States.
- Density
- 1,901/km²
- people per km²
- Founded
- 1903
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in May
Highs climb over the month, from about 61°F in the first days to 70°F by the end.
A typical May day in Long Branch reaches about 65°F in the afternoon and slips back to 55°F overnight — a 11°F spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 57°F and 75°F. Set against its neighbours, May runs about 9°F warmer than April and about 9°F cooler than June.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°F) | 61 | 61 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 68 | 68 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 70 | 70 | 70 |
| Avg low (°F) | 50 | 50 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 56 | 56 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 59 | 59 | 60 |
| Avg high (°F) | Avg low (°F) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 61 | 50 |
| 2 | 61 | 50 |
| 3 | 62 | 51 |
| 4 | 62 | 51 |
| 5 | 62 | 51 |
| 6 | 62 | 51 |
| 7 | 62 | 52 |
| 8 | 63 | 52 |
| 9 | 63 | 52 |
| 10 | 63 | 53 |
| 11 | 64 | 53 |
| 12 | 64 | 53 |
| 13 | 64 | 53 |
| 14 | 64 | 54 |
| 15 | 65 | 54 |
| 16 | 65 | 54 |
| 17 | 65 | 55 |
| 18 | 66 | 55 |
| 19 | 66 | 55 |
| 20 | 66 | 55 |
| 21 | 67 | 56 |
| 22 | 67 | 56 |
| 23 | 67 | 57 |
| 24 | 68 | 57 |
| 25 | 68 | 57 |
| 26 | 69 | 58 |
| 27 | 69 | 58 |
| 28 | 69 | 58 |
| 29 | 70 | 59 |
| 30 | 70 | 59 |
| 31 | 70 | 60 |
How May really feels in Long Branch
Once humidity and wind are folded in, May averages 0 days that feel above 90°F and 0 that feel at or below 32°F — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
May sits comfortably in between — no days that feel dangerously hot or drop to a hard freeze once humidity and wind are folded in.
Long Branch weather by month
How May compares with the rest of the year at a glance. May is the 5th-warmest and 10th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°F) | Rainfall (inches) | Wet days | Snow days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40° / 30° | 3.7 | 9.7 | 3.5 | 9.5 | 0.1 |
| Feb | 42° / 30° | 3.5 | 9.3 | 3.5 | 10.4 | 0.2 |
| Mar | 47° / 36° | 4.6 | 10.7 | 2.6 | 11.7 | 1.6 |
| Apr | 56° / 45° | 3.8 | 10.6 | 0.3 | 13 | 3.8 |
| May | 65° / 55° | 3.5 | 10.7 | 0 | 14.2 | 5.8 |
| Jun | 75° / 64° | 3.7 | 10.6 | 0 | 14.8 | 6.7 |
| Jul | 80° / 71° | 3.6 | 10.9 | 0 | 14.6 | 6.4 |
| Aug | 79° / 70° | 4.1 | 10.3 | 0 | 13.6 | 6.6 |
| Sep | 74° / 64° | 3.9 | 9.1 | 0 | 12.3 | 7.0 |
| Oct | 64° / 53° | 4.2 | 9.1 | 0 | 10.9 | 5.9 |
| Nov | 54° / 43° | 3.4 | 8.6 | 0.2 | 9.8 | 3.3 |
| Dec | 45° / 35° | 4.6 | 10.1 | 1.7 | 9.2 | 1.1 |
Cloud cover in May
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 26% of the time in May, the cloudiest month of the year.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 18% of May, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 56%.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 43 | 44 | 45 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 45 | 44 | 45 | 43 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 43 | 44 | 43 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 45 | 45 | 44 | 45 |
| Cloudier (%) | 57 | 56 | 55 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 55 | 56 | 55 | 57 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 57 | 56 | 57 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 55 | 55 | 56 | 55 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 43 | 57 |
| 2 | 44 | 56 |
| 3 | 45 | 55 |
| 4 | 44 | 56 |
| 5 | 44 | 56 |
| 6 | 44 | 56 |
| 7 | 45 | 55 |
| 8 | 44 | 56 |
| 9 | 45 | 55 |
| 10 | 43 | 57 |
| 11 | 44 | 56 |
| 12 | 44 | 56 |
| 13 | 44 | 56 |
| 14 | 45 | 55 |
| 15 | 45 | 55 |
| 16 | 45 | 55 |
| 17 | 44 | 56 |
| 18 | 44 | 56 |
| 19 | 44 | 56 |
| 20 | 43 | 57 |
| 21 | 44 | 56 |
| 22 | 43 | 57 |
| 23 | 44 | 56 |
| 24 | 44 | 56 |
| 25 | 44 | 56 |
| 26 | 44 | 56 |
| 27 | 44 | 56 |
| 28 | 45 | 55 |
| 29 | 45 | 55 |
| 30 | 44 | 56 |
| 31 | 45 | 55 |
Chance of precipitation in May
Long Branch gets around 3.5 in of rain over 10.7 wet days in May. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 34% and peaks near 35% on the wettest days.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 34 |
| 2 | 34 |
| 3 | 34 |
| 4 | 34 |
| 5 | 34 |
| 6 | 34 |
| 7 | 34 |
| 8 | 34 |
| 9 | 34 |
| 10 | 34 |
| 11 | 34 |
| 12 | 34 |
| 13 | 34 |
| 14 | 34 |
| 15 | 34 |
| 16 | 34 |
| 17 | 34 |
| 18 | 34 |
| 19 | 34 |
| 20 | 34 |
| 21 | 34 |
| 22 | 35 |
| 23 | 35 |
| 24 | 35 |
| 25 | 35 |
| 26 | 35 |
| 27 | 35 |
| 28 | 35 |
| 29 | 35 |
| 30 | 35 |
| 31 | 35 |
Humidity in May
Most of May feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, May lands in the dry band about 72% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 92 | 92 | 91 | 90 | 89 | 88 | 87 | 86 | 84 | 83 | 81 | 80 | 79 | 78 | 76 | 74 | 72 | 70 | 68 | 66 | 64 | 61 | 60 | 57 | 56 | 54 | 52 | 50 | 48 | 46 | 44 |
| Comfortable (%) | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 |
| Humid (%) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 21 |
| Muggy (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 92 | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| 2 | 92 | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| 3 | 91 | 7 | 2 | 0 |
| 4 | 90 | 8 | 2 | 0 |
| 5 | 89 | 9 | 2 | 0 |
| 6 | 88 | 9 | 3 | 0 |
| 7 | 87 | 10 | 3 | 0 |
| 8 | 86 | 11 | 3 | 0 |
| 9 | 84 | 12 | 4 | 0 |
| 10 | 83 | 13 | 4 | 0 |
| 11 | 81 | 14 | 5 | 0 |
| 12 | 80 | 15 | 5 | 0 |
| 13 | 79 | 15 | 6 | 0 |
| 14 | 78 | 16 | 6 | 0 |
| 15 | 76 | 17 | 7 | 0 |
| 16 | 74 | 18 | 8 | 0 |
| 17 | 72 | 19 | 8 | 1 |
| 18 | 70 | 20 | 9 | 1 |
| 19 | 68 | 21 | 10 | 1 |
| 20 | 66 | 21 | 11 | 2 |
| 21 | 64 | 22 | 12 | 2 |
| 22 | 61 | 23 | 13 | 3 |
| 23 | 60 | 23 | 14 | 3 |
| 24 | 57 | 24 | 15 | 4 |
| 25 | 56 | 24 | 16 | 4 |
| 26 | 54 | 24 | 17 | 5 |
| 27 | 52 | 25 | 18 | 5 |
| 28 | 50 | 25 | 19 | 6 |
| 29 | 48 | 25 | 20 | 6 |
| 30 | 46 | 26 | 21 | 7 |
| 31 | 44 | 26 | 21 | 8 |
Wind in May
Winds average 9 mph in May.
Across May, daily wind ranges from about 9 mph on the calmest days to 10 mph at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (mph) | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| Feels | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze |
| Wind speed (mph) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 | light breeze |
| 2 | 10 | light breeze |
| 3 | 10 | light breeze |
| 4 | 10 | light breeze |
| 5 | 10 | light breeze |
| 6 | 10 | light breeze |
| 7 | 10 | light breeze |
| 8 | 10 | light breeze |
| 9 | 9 | light breeze |
| 10 | 9 | light breeze |
| 11 | 9 | light breeze |
| 12 | 9 | light breeze |
| 13 | 9 | light breeze |
| 14 | 9 | light breeze |
| 15 | 9 | light breeze |
| 16 | 9 | light breeze |
| 17 | 9 | light breeze |
| 18 | 9 | light breeze |
| 19 | 9 | light breeze |
| 20 | 9 | light breeze |
| 21 | 9 | light breeze |
| 22 | 9 | light breeze |
| 23 | 9 | light breeze |
| 24 | 9 | light breeze |
| 25 | 9 | light breeze |
| 26 | 9 | light breeze |
| 27 | 9 | light breeze |
| 28 | 9 | light breeze |
| 29 | 9 | light breeze |
| 30 | 9 | light breeze |
| 31 | 9 | light breeze |
Sunrise & sunset in May
Daylight runs from about 13 h 42 min at the start of May to 14 h 36 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 54 minutes over May. Sunrise moves from 5:02 AM to 4:34 AM, and sunset from 6:44 PM to 7:12 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.8 | 13.8 | 13.8 | 13.9 | 13.9 | 14.0 | 14.0 | 14.0 | 14.1 | 14.1 | 14.1 | 14.2 | 14.2 | 14.2 | 14.3 | 14.3 | 14.3 | 14.4 | 14.4 | 14.4 | 14.4 | 14.5 | 14.5 | 14.5 | 14.5 | 14.6 | 14.6 | 14.6 | 14.6 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:02 | 5:01 | 5:00 | 4:59 | 4:57 | 4:56 | 4:55 | 4:54 | 4:53 | 4:52 | 4:50 | 4:49 | 4:48 | 4:47 | 4:46 | 4:45 | 4:44 | 4:44 | 4:43 | 4:42 | 4:41 | 4:40 | 4:39 | 4:39 | 4:38 | 4:37 | 4:37 | 4:36 | 4:35 | 4:35 | 4:34 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:44 | 6:45 | 6:46 | 6:47 | 6:48 | 6:49 | 6:50 | 6:51 | 6:52 | 6:53 | 6:54 | 6:55 | 6:56 | 6:57 | 6:58 | 6:59 | 7:00 | 7:01 | 7:02 | 7:03 | 7:04 | 7:05 | 7:06 | 7:06 | 7:07 | 7:08 | 7:09 | 7:10 | 7:11 | 7:11 | 7:12 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13.7 | 5:02 | 6:44 |
| 2 | 13.7 | 5:01 | 6:45 |
| 3 | 13.8 | 5:00 | 6:46 |
| 4 | 13.8 | 4:59 | 6:47 |
| 5 | 13.8 | 4:57 | 6:48 |
| 6 | 13.9 | 4:56 | 6:49 |
| 7 | 13.9 | 4:55 | 6:50 |
| 8 | 14.0 | 4:54 | 6:51 |
| 9 | 14.0 | 4:53 | 6:52 |
| 10 | 14.0 | 4:52 | 6:53 |
| 11 | 14.1 | 4:50 | 6:54 |
| 12 | 14.1 | 4:49 | 6:55 |
| 13 | 14.1 | 4:48 | 6:56 |
| 14 | 14.2 | 4:47 | 6:57 |
| 15 | 14.2 | 4:46 | 6:58 |
| 16 | 14.2 | 4:45 | 6:59 |
| 17 | 14.3 | 4:44 | 7:00 |
| 18 | 14.3 | 4:44 | 7:01 |
| 19 | 14.3 | 4:43 | 7:02 |
| 20 | 14.4 | 4:42 | 7:03 |
| 21 | 14.4 | 4:41 | 7:04 |
| 22 | 14.4 | 4:40 | 7:05 |
| 23 | 14.4 | 4:39 | 7:06 |
| 24 | 14.5 | 4:39 | 7:06 |
| 25 | 14.5 | 4:38 | 7:07 |
| 26 | 14.5 | 4:37 | 7:08 |
| 27 | 14.5 | 4:37 | 7:09 |
| 28 | 14.6 | 4:36 | 7:10 |
| 29 | 14.6 | 4:35 | 7:11 |
| 30 | 14.6 | 4:35 | 7:11 |
| 31 | 14.6 | 4:34 | 7:12 |
Solar energy in May
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in May, about 5.71 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 1.8 kWh/m² to a high of 6.17 kWh/m² in June across the year — May's 5.71 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| Level | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Intense | Intense |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 2 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 3 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 4 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 5 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 6 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 7 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 8 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 9 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 10 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 11 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 12 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 13 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 14 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 15 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 16 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 17 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 18 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 19 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 20 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 21 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 22 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 23 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 24 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 25 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 26 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 27 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 28 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 29 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 30 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 31 | 6.0 | Intense |
Hazard calendar for Long Branch
None of Long Branch's seasonal hazards are active in May. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do peak.
Long Branch sits in the Atlantic hurricane belt; the season peaks August–October.
Is May a good time to visit Long Branch?
Our two travel scores rate May for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
May is a reasonable time to visit Long Branch for sightseeing.
What to pack for Long Branch in May
From May's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In May, Long Branch sees daytime highs around 65°F and nights near 55°F. Worth packing: rain gear and sun protection. About 11 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Long Branch in May
The nearest coast averages about 55°F in May — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 8 mi away) is warmest in August at about 74°F and coldest in February near 40°F.
It's comfortable for a long swim from Jun 30 to Sep 27 — about 3 months when the water holds above 68°F.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°F) | 43 | 40 | 41 | 46 | 55 | 65 | 72 | 74 | 71 | 64 | 55 | 49 |
| Comfort | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Cool | Refreshing | Refreshing | Refreshing | Cool | Bracing | Bracing |
| Sea temperature (°F) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 43 | Bracing |
| Feb | 40 | Bracing |
| Mar | 41 | Bracing |
| Apr | 46 | Bracing |
| May | 55 | Bracing |
| Jun | 65 | Cool |
| Jul | 72 | Refreshing |
| Aug | 74 | Refreshing |
| Sep | 71 | Refreshing |
| Oct | 64 | Cool |
| Nov | 55 | Bracing |
| Dec | 49 | Bracing |
UV index in Long Branch in May
Clear-sky midday UV in May peaks around 7 — enough to warrant sun protection. The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Long Branch peaks around July 12 at about 8 (very high) — sunscreen and a hat are worth it in the middle of the day. It bottoms out near December 21 at about 1 (low).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — in 8 months of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 2 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| Level | Low | Moderate | Moderate | High | Very high | Very high | Very high | High | High | Moderate | Moderate | Low |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2 | Low |
| Feb | 3 | Moderate |
| Mar | 5 | Moderate |
| Apr | 6 | High |
| May | 7 | Very high |
| Jun | 8 | Very high |
| Jul | 8 | Very high |
| Aug | 6 | High |
| Sep | 6 | High |
| Oct | 3 | Moderate |
| Nov | 3 | Moderate |
| Dec | 1 | Low |
Air quality in Long Branch in May
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where May falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Long Branch is worst in July — around 18 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 1.8× the cleanest month (November, 10 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 12 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 11 | 10 | 12 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 12 | Moderate |
| Feb | 15 | Moderate |
| Mar | 16 | Moderate |
| Apr | 16 | Moderate |
| May | 17 | Moderate |
| Jun | 17 | Moderate |
| Jul | 18 | Moderate |
| Aug | 16 | Moderate |
| Sep | 14 | Moderate |
| Oct | 11 | Good |
| Nov | 10 | Good |
| Dec | 12 | Good |
Where is Long Branch?
Long Branch sits at 40.3°N, 74.0°W, 20 ft above sea level, in United States. The nearest listed city is Tinton Falls, 5.6 mi away.
Topography around Long Branch
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 2, 10 and 50 miles of Long Branch.
Within 2 miles, the terrain around Long Branch has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 95 ft around an average of 16 ft above sea level; within 10 miles, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 318 ft; within 50 miles, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,158 ft.
The land around Long Branch is covered by water (32%), artificial surfaces (26%) and trees (25%) within 2 miles, water (54%) and trees (30%) within 10 miles, and trees (42%) and water (36%) within 50 miles.
United States travel facts
- Power plugs
- Type A / B
- 120 V · 60 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 100% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $90,027
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.8 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 98%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 5.8
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 12.7
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- High
- World Bank
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Long Branch (40.3043°, -73.9924°, elevation 20 ft), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Tropical-cyclone seasons are the published climatological basin seasons (NOAA National Hurricane Center / regional warning centres). Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).