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 »
  Entering May, New York sees a temperature rise, with the average high-temperature advancing from April's moderate 57.6°F (14.2°C) to an agreeable 68°F (20°C). On the first day of May in New York sunrise is at 5:54 am and sunset at 7:51 pm.
• Buffalo - May »
  On the last day of the month, in Buffalo, sunrise is at 5:39 am and sunset at 8:46 pm EDT. May is the last month it regularly snows in Buffalo, New York.
• Rochester - May »
  The month with the most rainfall in Rochester, New York, is May, when the rain falls for 16.8 days and typically aggregates up to 2.99" (76mm) of precipitation. In Rochester during the entire year, snow falls for 70.9 days and aggregates up to 27.44" (697mm) of snow.
• Yonkers - May »
  On the last day of the month, in Yonkers sunrise is at 5:26 am and sunset at 8:20 pm EDT. On the first day of May in Yonkers, New York, sunrise is at 5:53 am and sunset at 7:51 pm.
• Syracuse - May »
  On the last day of the month, in Syracuse, New York, sunrise is at 5:28 am and sunset at 8:36 pm EDT. In Syracuse snow does not fall in May through September.
• Albany - May »
  On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:20 am and sunset at 8:25 pm EDT. In Albany during the entire year, snow falls for 50.4 days and aggregates up to 27.2" (691mm) of snow.
• New Rochelle - May »
  On the last day of the month, in New Rochelle sunrise is at 5:25 am and sunset at 8:19 pm EDT. In New Rochelle, during May, the rain falls for 16.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.4" (61mm) of precipitation.
• Mount Vernon - May »
  In Mount Vernon snow does not fall in May through October. In Mount Vernon, during May, the rain falls for 16.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.83" (72mm) of precipitation.
• 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 »
  On the last day of the month, in Utica sunrise is at 5:24 am and sunset at 8:32 pm EDT. In Utica, New York, during the entire year, the rain falls for 175.3 days and collects up to 38.9" (988mm) of precipitation.
• White Plains - May »
  In White Plains, New York, during the entire year, the rain falls for 160.4 days and collects up to 35.31" (897mm) of precipitation. In White Plains, during May, the rain falls for 16.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.76" (70mm) of precipitation.
• Hempstead - May »
  In Hempstead, in May, during 11.4 rainfall days, 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. May is the most humid month in Hempstead, with an average relative humidity of 77%.