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New York City Weather in May: Temperature, Precipitation, Wind

Author: Rickey Bohn
Temperature
17.1°C
62.7°F
High temperature
21.6°C
70.9°F
Low temperature
13.1°C
55.5°F
Feels like
17°C
62.6°F
Rainy days
9 days
Rainfall level
0.8mm
0.03 inch
Cloud coverage
22.5%
Wind speed
20.3km/h
12.6mph
Daylight time
14:27:27
UV index
8.5
1
rain
13.5°C
56.0°F
2
rain
11.2°C
52.0°F
3
partly cloudy day
11.0°C
52.0°F
4
rain
10.7°C
51.0°F
5
rain
13.0°C
55.0°F
6
partly cloudy day
15.8°C
60.0°F
7
rain
18.7°C
66.0°F
8
partly cloudy day
20.2°C
68.0°F
9
clear day
16.5°C
62.0°F
10
clear day
16.2°C
61.0°F
11
clear day
20.0°C
68.0°F
12
clear day
23.1°C
74.0°F
13
clear day
23.0°C
73.0°F
14
clear day
19.7°C
67.0°F
15
clear day
18.1°C
65.0°F
16
clear day
20.2°C
68.0°F
17
clear day
16.8°C
62.0°F
18
clear day
12.5°C
55.0°F
19
clear day
15.5°C
60.0°F
20
rain
16.1°C
61.0°F
21
rain
18.2°C
65.0°F
22
clear day
18.3°C
65.0°F
23
partly cloudy day
15.9°C
61.0°F
24
rain
17.3°C
63.0°F
25
clear day
16.0°C
61.0°F
26
clear day
18.2°C
65.0°F
27
clear day
19.4°C
67.0°F
28
clear day
19.5°C
67.0°F
29
clear day
19.9°C
68.0°F
30
rain
16.8°C
62.0°F
31
clear day
17.6°C
64.0°F

In May, New York City experiences mild and pleasant weather conditions. The average temperature is 17.1°C (62.7°F), with highs reaching an average of 21.6°C (70.9°F) and lows dropping to around 13.1°C (55.5°F). The daily average feels-like temperature is 17.0°C (62.6°F).

Humidity levels are moderate, with an average of 53.1%. New York City receives an average precipitation of 0.8 inches, with a 29.0% chance of precipitation. Rain is the most common type of precipitation, covering the city on average 4.2 days throughout the month. Winds are moderately strong, with an average speed of 20.3 km/h (12.6 mph) and gusts reaching up to 65.7 km/h (40.9 mph). The average atmospheric pressure is 1016.8 mb. Skies are relatively clear, with an average cloud cover of 22.5%. Visibility is good, with an average of 15.6 miles. The average UV index is 8.5, indicating a high risk of sunburn, and the severe weather risk index is 10.0. May in New York City marks the transition from spring to summer, with temperatures gradually increasing throughout the month. Residents and visitors can enjoy the comfortable and mild weather, although it is advisable to be prepared for occasional showers and increasing UV levels.

What is the temperature in New York City in May?

Average air temperature in New York City is 17.1°C (62.7°F) in May. The outside temperature in New York City feels like 17°C (62.6°F) on a typical May day. The highest average temperature during sunny days is 21.6°C (70.9°F) and feels like 21.6°C (70.8°F). The lowest average temperature after dark is 13.1°C (55.5°F) which feels like 12.7°C (54.8°F).

Daily Temperature in New York City in May 0°C / 32.0°F 5°C / 41.0°F 10°C / 50.0°F 15°C / 59.0°F 20°C / 68.0°F 25°C / 77.0°F 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

How hot is New York City in May?

The hot temperature in May in New York City rises to 28.9°C (84°F) on sunny days with low cloud coverage and 53.1% humidity. During hottest days of May it feels like 27.7 °C (81.9°F). The average maximum temp in New York City is 21.6°C (81.9°F) during day time in May.

How cold is New York City in May?

The coldest temp in New York City in May drops to 8.8°C (47.8°F) during the cold nights. With 20.3km/h (12.6mph) winds and 53.1% humidity it feels like 6.2°C (43.2°F) on the coldest nights. The average minimum temperature is 13.1°C (55.5°F) during night time in May.

Does it rain in New York City in May?

Yes, it rains for 9 days in New York City, United States in May averaging 0.8 mm of precipitation. New York City has a 29% chance for rain throughout the entire month of May.

How much does it rain in New York City throughout May?

New York City has 0.8 mm (0.03 inch) of rain per day on average in May. It rains for an average of 9 days out of the entire month.

Is New York City windy in May?

The average speed of wind in New York City, United States during May is 20.3km/h (12.6mph) and average windgust is 65.7km/h (40.8mph). On some days in May wind can reach up to 29.3km/h (18.2mph).

Daily wind speed in New York City in May 0km/h (0mph) 8km/h (5mph) 16km/h (10mph) 24km/h (15mph) 32km/h (20mph) 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

What is the direction of the wind in New York City in May?

Most days of May the wind is blowing from South-Southeast direction in New York City.

What are the humidity levels in New York City in May?

The average humidity levels in New York City in May are 53.1%. Daily humidity levels in New York City range from 32.4% to 91.2% during May.

Daily humidity levels in New York City in May 0% 23% 46% 69% 92% 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

How many hours of daylight are in New York City in May?

New York City has 14 hours 27 minutes of daylight in May on average. Sunset and sunrise times gradually change throughout the month. Sunrise in New York City in May is at 5:39:21 and the sunset is at 20:06:49.

What is the cloud coverage in New York City in May?

Clouds cover 22.5% of the sky on average throughout May in New York City. The cloud coverage ranges from 0.4% to 95.6% depending on the day of the month.

What is the UV level in May in New York City?

The average UV index in New York City is 8.5 in May. UV levels change throughout the month and range from 2 to 10.

What is the solar radiation in New York City in May?

The average solar radiation is 258.4 W/m2 (Watts per square meter) in New York City during May. However solar radiation levels change throughout the month and range from 63.2 W/m2 to 326.6 W/m2.

What is the solar energy during May in New York City?

The average solar energy during May in New York City is 22.3 MJ/m2 (megajoules per square metre). Solar energy ranges from 5.3 MJ/m2, to 28 MJ/m2 during May.

Are there severe weather risks in New York City in May?

Yes, there is a 10% risk for severe weather in New York City, United States in May.

What is the air pressure in New York City in May?

On average the air pressure in New York City in May is 1016.8 mb (millibars). Throughout the month the sea level pressure ranges from 992.3 mb to 1027.1 mb.

What is the visibility in New York City in May?

The average daylight visibility in New York City in May is 15.6 km (9.7 miles). Depending on the precipitation the visibility ranges from 7.2 km (4.5 miles) to 16 km (9.9 miles) throughout May.

What is the dew point in New York City in May?

The average dew point in New York City during May is 6.6°C (43.8°F).

Where is the data for New York City climate in May coming from?

The climate data for New York City, New York, United States in May is collected from the following weather stations.

  • PORT AUTH DOWNTN MANHATTAN WALL ST HEL, NY US
  • LAGUARDIA AIRPORT, NY US
  • NY CITY CENTRAL PARK, NY US
  • FW1417 Hoboken NJ US
  • FW8726 Brooklyn NY US
  • KJRB
  • KLGA
  • KNYC