Poughkeepsie Weather in May

What's the weather like in Poughkeepsie (New York) in May 2024?

The climate in Poughkeepsie during May can be summarized as mild and damp.

May is in the spring in Poughkeepsie and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.

Poughkeepsie weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 21°C 69.7°F
Nightly temperature 7.9°C 46.1°F
Average temperature 14.4°C 57.9°F
Daily sunshine 8.8 hrs
Avg rainfall 103 mm 4.1 ins
Rainy days 12 days
Sea temperature 10.5°C 51°F
Humidity 65%
Windspeed 16.6kph 10 mph

On average May is the wettest month of the year in Poughkeepsie with around 103mm 4.1 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.8 hours of sunshine per day.

May temperatures in Poughkeepsie

Poughkeepsie average temperature in May

May rainfall

Poughkeepsie average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Poughkeepsie average rain in May

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Poughkeepsie in May 2024.

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Poughkeepsie weather stats

Poughkeepsie weather statistics
Hottest month: July 27.9°C 82.2°F
Driest month: February 66mm 2.6ins
Sunniest month: July 9.8hrs
Coldest month: January 0.1°C 32.2°F
Wettest month: May 103mm 4.1ins
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