Schenectady Weather in May

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

The climate in Schenectady during May can be summarized as mild and a little damp.

May is in the spring in Schenectady and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.

Schenectady weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 20.9°C 69.6°F
Nightly temperature 7.3°C 45.1°F
Average temperature 14.1°C 57.4°F
Daily sunshine 8.6 hrs
Avg rainfall 91 mm 3.6 ins
Rainy days 13 days
Sea temperature 9.1°C 48.5°F
Humidity 66%
Windspeed 15.5kph 10 mph

On average May is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Schenectady with around 91mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.6 hours of sunshine per day.

May temperatures in Schenectady

Schenectady average temperature in May

May rainfall

Schenectady average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Schenectady 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 Schenectady in May 2024.

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Schenectady weather stats

Schenectady weather statistics
Hottest month: July 28.3°C 82.9°F
Driest month: February 61mm 2.4ins
Sunniest month: July 10hrs
Coldest month: January -1.4°C 29.5°F
Wettest month: June 92mm 3.6ins
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