United States (New York City)
May
Weather in the United States for May 2025
Your guide to the United States weather in May - trends and predictions
In general, the average temperature in the United States at the beginning of May is 17.3 °F. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to significantly warm up, reaching an average of 23.4 °F by the end of May.
United States experiences heavy rainfall in May, with over 20 rainy days and an average total precipitation 93.6 mm.
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10
Dry days
21
Rainy days
0
Snow days
21°/12°
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19 km/h
Avg max wind
61 %
Avg humidity
United States in May average weather
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| Mon. | Tue. | Wed. | Thu. | Fri. | Sat. | Sun. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1  17° | 2  19° | 3  16° | 4 16° | |||
| 5 17° | 6  18° | 7 18° | 8  18° | 9 18° | 10 18° | 11 20° |
| 12 20° | 13  20° | 14 21° | 15 23° | 16 22° | 17 22° | 18  22° |
| 19 23° | 20 23° | 21 26° | 22 27° | 23 26° | 24 23° | 25 22° |
| 26 25° | 27 24° | 28 24° | 29 22° | 30 21° | 31 26° |
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Temperatures trend during May in the United States
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May weather day by day
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| Date | Weather | Temperatures | Rain | UV | More |
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| May 1 | Sunny | 17° /8° | 1.1 mm | 4 | |
| May 2 | Overcast | 19° /10° | 1.9 mm | 4 | |
| May 3 | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 16° /10° | 3.3 mm | 4 | |
| May 4 | Overcast | 16° /9° | 6.1 mm | 4 | |
| May 5 | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 17° /9° | 7.1 mm | 4 | |
| May 6 | Cloudy | 18° /9° | 5.5 mm | 4 | |
| May 7 | Cloudy | 18° /10° | 6.3 mm | 5 | |
| May 8 | Heavy rain at times | 18° /10° | 3.9 mm | 5 | |
| May 9 | Moderate rain at times | 18° /9° | 3 mm | 5 | |
| May 10 | Sunny | 18° /8° | 2.5 mm | 5 | |
| May 11 | Cloudy | 20° /8° | 0 mm | 5 | |
| May 12 | Sunny | 20° /10° | 3.1 mm | 5 | |
| May 13 | Patchy rain possible | 20° /12° | 0.1 mm | 5 | |
| May 14 | Cloudy | 21° /12° | 3.3 mm | 5 | |
| May 15 | Patchy rain possible | 23° /12° | 0.6 mm | 5 | |
| May 16 | Patchy rain possible | 22° /14° | 3.3 mm | 5 | |
| May 17 | Sunny | 22° /12° | 0 mm | 6 | |
| May 18 | Partly cloudy | 22° /11° | 0 mm | 6 | |
| May 19 | Overcast | 23° /12° | 4.2 mm | 6 | |
| May 20 | Partly cloudy | 23° /14° | 4.9 mm | 6 | |
| May 21 | Overcast | 26° /14° | 0 mm | 6 | |
| May 22 | Sunny | 27° /17° | 0.7 mm | 7 | |
| May 23 | Partly cloudy | 26° /16° | 2.6 mm | 6 | |
| May 24 | Partly cloudy | 23° /14° | 0.1 mm | 6 | |
| May 25 | Overcast | 22° /13° | 0 mm | 6 | |
| May 26 | Patchy rain possible | 25° /14° | 1.4 mm | 6 | |
| May 27 | Partly cloudy | 24° /16° | 5.7 mm | 6 | |
| May 28 | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 24° /15° | 10.4 mm | 5 | |
| May 29 | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 22° /13° | 7.7 mm | 6 | |
| May 30 | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 21° /12° | 4.7 mm | 5 | |
| May 31 | Sunny | 26° /13° | 0 mm | 6 | |
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for the United States in May is based on the analysis of historical data rather than real-time forecast models. While this provides a general overview, weather conditions can change. We recommend that you check the United States forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.
United States in May - FAQ
What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in United States during May?
Enjoy moderate daytime temperatures of up to 21° and cooler nights around 12°. Ideal for a range of outdoor activities, from hiking to city tours.
How much rainfall should be expected in United States during May?
Moderate rainfall is anticipated in United States during May, with a total of 93.6 mm spread over approximately 21 days. Considering plans for rainy days is advisable.
What are the typical wind conditions in United States during May?
The average wind speed in United States during May is 19 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.
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