Temperature in The United States of America in May

Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities across the United States of America this May.

The United States of America, experiences maximum daytime temperatures in May ranging from -1°C (30°F) in Point Barrow to 37°C (99°F) in Furnace Creek. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 22°C (72°F) in Furnace Creek and -6°C (21°F) in Point Barrow.

What is the temperature of the different cities in the United States of America in May?

Explore the map below to discover average May temperatures at the top destinations in the United States of America. For a deeper dive, simply click on any destination dot.

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Avg daytime high -5°C (23°F) cold → 32°C (90°F) hot

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in May: blue is cold, red is hot.

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The United States of America temperatures in May: frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in the United States of America in May?

New York City averages a daytime high of 22°C (72°F) in May, which is high for the United States of America.

How cold does it get at night in the United States of America in May?

Nighttime temperatures in New York City typically drop to around 13°C (55°F) in May.

What is the warmest city in May in the United States of America?

Based on our systematic data collection, Furnace Creek has been identified as the city with the highest average temperatures. The daytime temperature usually hovers around 37°C (99°F), while at night it goes down to an approximate temperature of 22°C (72°F).

What is the coldest city in May in the United States of America?

In our database, Point Barrow is the chilliest city in May in the United States of America. Daytime temperatures typically peak at -1°C (30°F), while the nighttime lows hover around -6°C (21°F).

How much sun does the United States of America get in May?

Across the United States of America, sunshine in May ranges from moderately sunny in Hilo (158 hours) to sunny in Sacramento (406 hours).

What is the water temperature in May?

Across the United States of America, sea temperatures in May range from frigid at 8°C (46°F) in Portland to perfect at 27°C (81°F) in Key West — so swimming conditions depend on which coast you pick.

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