The weather in May in Columbia

It's pleasantly warm in May in Columbia with an average temperature of 20°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 15°C to a high of 24°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 0°C and 11°C.

Looking for great weather? May is a good time to be in Columbia. The temperatures are nice, and there’s not too much rain.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in May for Columbia, New Hampshire. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 34°C in 2020, Columbia reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 2°C in 2020. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -7°C to a highest value of 20°C.

Precipitation and snowfall

In May, there is an average of 88 mm of precipitation, spread over 12 days. Of the total precipitation, about 0,9 cm falls as snow in May. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.

Daily weather in May for Columbia

Click on any day in May to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Columbia. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

May weather comparison

  Columbia New York
Average temperature 20°C 22°C
Max. temperature 24°C 28°C
Min. temperature 0°C -5°C
Total precipitation 88 mm 105 mm
Rainy days 12 days 14 days
Total snowfall 0,9 cm 0 cm
Snowy days 1 day 0 days

Start of May

The month of May starts in Columbia with cool temps, averaging around 17°C during the day and nights around 4°C.

Mid May

By mid-May, daytime temps rise to around 21°C, with nights around 6°C. During this part of the month, you might see regular precipitation, but there will also be some sunny days.

End of May

By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Columbia is around 23°C, while nighttime temps are about 9°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 7 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in May in Columbia, New Hampshire. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in May in Columbia

Temperature in May in Columbia over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in May in Columbia, New Hampshire. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in May in Columbia

Total precipitation in May in Columbia over the years

Daily Snowfall in May in Columbia

Snowfall in May in Columbia per year

Daily UV index in May in Columbia

This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Columbia, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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Average weather in Columbia by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Columbia. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.