Weather in New York: May
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Average day temperature: | 68.9°F |
| Average night temperature: | 57.6°F | |
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Sea water temperature: | 56.8°F |
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Number of sunny days: | 12 days |
| Day length: | 14.0 - 14.9 hours | |
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Number of rainy days: | 5 days |
| Precipitation totals: | 2.6 in. | |
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Air temperature in May, °F
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2025
2024
2023
The highest day temperature during May of 2025 was 81°F. At the same time the lowest night temperature was 46°F. Daily and nightly averages during May were 67.6°F and 55.7°F.
Sea water temperature in New York in May, °F
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2025
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2023
The average sea water temperature in May of 2025 was 57.3°F. The highest and lowest sea temperatures during the month were 61.7°F and 52.0°F.
Sunny, partly cloudy and cloudy days
Number of sunny, partly cloudy and cloudy days in May is almost equal.
Precipitation total in May, in.
Precipitation total value in New York in May is 2.9 in. Other months of the year show relatively similar values.
Wind speed in May, mph
The average wind speed value in May is 8.5 mph
Average sunny hours
This chart shows average number of hours during the day when sunlight can reach the ground. It depends on day length and cloudiness during the day. The average number of sunny hours in May is: 7.7.
Best time for vacation in New York
New York on a weather map
Places in USA:
Name
°F
24 Hours Forecast
New York
Local time: 12:33
January 15, thursday
1500
34°F
E
19 mph
19 mph
1800
30°F
E
17 mph
17 mph
2100
25°F
E
17 mph
17 mph
January 16, friday
0000
23°F
E
18 mph
18 mph
0300
23°F
E
19 mph
19 mph
0600
21°F
E
19 mph
19 mph
0900
25°F
E
17 mph
17 mph
1200
28°F
E
16 mph
16 mph
