Highest May Temperatures in Newark

A list of the highest temperatures ever recorded in the month of May in Newark, New Jersey from 1893–2024.
What's the hottest it has ever gotten in Newark in May?
The hottest May temperature in Newark, New Jersey history was 99 °F which occurred on May 20, 1996.
Rank Temperature Date
1 99 °F May 20, 1996
2 98 °F May 31, 2022
2 98 °F May 22, 1992
2 98 °F May 30, 1987
2 98 °F May 19, 1962
6 97 °F May 29, 1987
6 97 °F May 27, 1965
6 97 °F May 31, 1895
9 96 °F May 22, 2021
9 96 °F May 28, 2016
9 96 °F May 21, 1996
9 96 °F May 31, 1987
9 96 °F May 29, 1969
9 96 °F May 26, 1965
9 96 °F May 23, 1964
9 96 °F May 27, 1914
17 95 °F May 22, 2022
17 95 °F May 21, 2022
17 95 °F May 26, 2010
17 95 °F May 23, 1994
17 95 °F May 31, 1986
17 95 °F May 30, 1986
17 95 °F May 22, 1941
17 95 °F May 31, 1939
17 95 °F May 26, 1914