Watkins Glen Weather in May

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

The climate in Watkins Glen during May can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.

May is in the spring in Watkins Glen and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.

Watkins Glen weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 19.8°C 67.6°F
Nightly temperature 6.1°C 42.9°F
Average temperature 12.9°C 55.2°F
Daily sunshine 8.8 hrs
Avg rainfall 78 mm 3.1 ins
Rainy days 13 days
Sea temperature 6.9°C 44.5°F
Humidity 67%
Windspeed 15.5kph 10 mph

On average May is the 5th wettest month of the year in Watkins Glen with around 78mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 8.8 hours of sunshine per day.

May temperatures in Watkins Glen

Watkins Glen average temperature in May

May rainfall

Watkins Glen average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Watkins Glen 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 Watkins Glen in May 2024.

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Watkins Glen weather stats

Watkins Glen weather statistics
Hottest month: July 26.8°C 80.2°F
Driest month: January 46mm 1.8ins
Sunniest month: July 10.4hrs
Coldest month: January -0.8°C 30.6°F
Wettest month: June 91mm 3.6ins
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