May weather forecast
New York, USA

May marks the onset of consistent spring warmth across New York State, accompanied by vibrant flora and extended daylight. As temperatures rise, the disparity between upstate and downstate regions becomes less pronounced, though still present due to the state's varied topography.

In the upstate regions, enveloping areas around the Appalachian and Adirondack Mountains, temperatures continue their upward trend. The usual temperature range for this region hovers between 50°F (10°C) and 70°F (21.1°C). Rainfall becomes more frequent, playing a vital role in nourishing the blooming landscapes and burgeoning greenery.

Downstate New York, encompassing the Greater New York Metropolitan Area and Long Island, typically enjoys warmer conditions. Here, the temperatures generally oscillate between 55°F (12.8°C) and 75°F (23.9°C). New York City's urban heat island effect remains in play, occasionally pushing temperatures slightly higher than in adjacent areas, especially during afternoon peaks.

In contrast to the transitional nature of April, May offers a taste of the impending summer without the intense heat. The month is characterized by its mild warmth, making it an ideal time for outdoor activities and exploration. As May progresses, its concluding days start hinting at the upcoming summer's heat and humidity, setting the stage for June's warmer embrace.

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• New York - May »
  The onset of May in New York brings a temperature shift, with the average high-temperature moving from a moderate 57.6°F (14.2°C) in April to a pleasant 68°F (20°C). In New York, during May, the rain falls for 17.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.39" (86mm) of precipitation.
• Buffalo - May »
  The month with the most rainfall in Buffalo is May, when the rain falls for 17.8 days and typically aggregates up to 2.87" (73mm) of precipitation. In Buffalo in May, during 17.8 rainfall days, 2.87" (73mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Rochester - May »
  In Rochester, during the entire year, snow falls for 70.9 days and aggregates up to 27.44" (697mm) of snow. During 0.4 snowfall days, in May, Rochester aggregates 0.35" (9mm) of snow.
• Yonkers - May »
  On the first day of May in Yonkers sunrise is at 5:52 am and sunset at 7:52 pm. In Yonkers, in May, during 11.4 rainfall days, 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Syracuse - May »
  The months with the highest UV index in Syracuse are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5. In Syracuse, during May, the rain falls for 15 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.77" (45mm) of precipitation.
• Albany - May »
  On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:19 am and sunset at 8:25 pm EDT. In Albany in May, it is raining for 17.1 days, with typically 2.99" (76mm) of accumulated precipitation.
• New Rochelle - May »
  In New Rochelle, during the entire year, the rain falls for 150.3 days and collects up to 27.72" (704mm) of precipitation. On the first day of May in New Rochelle, sunrise is at 5:52 am and sunset at 7:52 pm.
• Mount Vernon - May »
  On the first day of May in Mount Vernon sunrise is at 5:52 am and sunset at 7:52 pm. In Mount Vernon snow does not fall in May through October.
• Schenectady - May »
  The month with the most rainfall in Schenectady is May, when the rain falls for 16 days and typically aggregates up to 2.83" (72mm) of precipitation. The month with the most rainfall in Schenectady is May, when the rain falls for 16 days and typically aggregates up to 2.83" (72mm) of precipitation.
• Utica - May »
  The month of May is characterized by warmer temperatures, longer days, and increased rain as Utica firmly steps into spring. Throughout the year, in Utica, there are 90 snowfall days, and 47.6" (1209mm) of snow is accumulated.
• White Plains - May »
  The moderate humidity and the absence of snow signify May as one of the optimal months to truly enjoy what White Plains has to offer. In White Plains, in May, it is raining for 16.7 days, with typically 2.76" (70mm) of accumulated precipitation.
• Hempstead - May »
  On the last day of the month, in Hempstead, sunrise is at 5:25 am and sunset at 8:19 pm EDT. With an average relative humidity of 77%, May is the most humid month in Hempstead.