Weather in New York City in May
In an average May, New York City sees a daily high around 62°F and a low around 51°F, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 62°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 55°F to 68°F |
| Average low | 51°F |
| Typical low range | 46°F to 57°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
May records
The most extreme May on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total May accumulation.
High
Highest
82°F
2022-05-31
Lowest
46°F
2020-05-09
Low
Highest
69°F
1991-05-31
Lowest
37°F
2020-05-09
Feels-like
Highest
89°F
2022-05-31
Lowest
25°F
2020-05-09
Humidity
Highest
17.8 g/m³
1991-05-31
Lowest
4.6 g/m³
2020-05-09
Wind
Highest
35 mph
1989-05-10
Lowest
6 mph
1982-05-25
Precip
Wettest
9.69 in
1989
Driest
0.86 in
2015
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