Weather in New York City in May
In an average May, New York City sees a daily high around 69°F and a low around 55°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 69°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 60°F to 79°F |
| Average low | 55°F |
| Typical low range | 48°F to 62°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
May records
The most extreme May on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total May accumulation.
High
Highest
91°F
2013-05-30
Lowest
48°F
2020-05-09
Low
Highest
75°F
2012-05-29
Lowest
37°F
2020-05-09
Feels-like
Highest
107°F
2012-05-29
Lowest
26°F
2020-05-09
Humidity
Highest
19.6 g/m³
1991-05-31
Lowest
4.1 g/m³
1986-05-03
Wind
Highest
23 mph
1989-05-06
Lowest
4 mph
2005-05-23
Gust
Highest
58 mph
1989-05-06
Lowest
8 mph
2010-05-20
Precip
Wettest
8.11 in
1984
Driest
1.15 in
1993
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