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How unusual is the weather? Graded against ~45 years of local climate history.

Weather in Upper West Side, New York, United States in May

In an average May, Upper West Side sees a daily high around 67°F and a low around 48°F, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.

Average high67°F
Typical high range58°F to 77°F
Average low48°F
Typical low range40°F to 56°F
Average daily precipitation0.10 in

May records

The most extreme May on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total May accumulation.

High

Highest 88°F 2022-05-31
Lowest 45°F 2020-05-09

Low

Highest 68°F 1991-05-31
Lowest 32°F 1986-05-04

Feels-like

Highest 106°F 2022-05-31
Lowest 23°F 1986-05-04

Humidity

Highest 19.1 g/m³ 2012-05-29
Lowest 4.1 g/m³ 2020-05-09

Wind

Highest 23 mph 1989-05-06
Lowest 4 mph 1982-05-16

Precip

Wettest 10.68 in 1989
Driest 1.36 in 2015

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