The weather in May in Cambridge
It's pleasantly warm in May in Cambridge with an average temperature of 21°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 17°C to a high of 26°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 5°C and 14°C.
Looking for sun? May isn’t a good month to be in Cambridge. The temperature is nice, but there’s too much chance of 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 Cambridge, New York. 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 33°C in 2022, Cambridge reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 3°C in 2020. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -4°C to a highest value of 23°C.
Precipitation and snowfall
In May, there is an average of 140 mm of precipitation, spread over 16 days. Of the total precipitation, about 1,2 cm falls as snow in May. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
Daily weather in May for Cambridge
Click on any day in May to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Cambridge. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
May weather comparison
Cambridge | New York | |
---|---|---|
Average temperature | 21°C | 22°C |
Max. temperature | 26°C | 28°C |
Min. temperature | 5°C | -5°C |
Total precipitation | 140 mm | 105 mm |
Rainy days | 16 days | 14 days |
Total snowfall | 1,2 cm | 0 cm |
Snowy days | 1 day | 0 days |
Start of May
The month of May starts in Cambridge with mild temps, averaging around 19°C during the day and nights around 8°C.
Mid May
By mid-May, daytime temps rise to around 22°C, with nights around 9°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 Cambridge is around 24°C, while nighttime temps are about 12°C. Expect regular precipitation, but if you’re lucky, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 9 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
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Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in May in Cambridge, New York. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in May in Cambridge
Temperature in May in Cambridge over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in May in Cambridge, New York. 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 Cambridge
Total precipitation in May in Cambridge over the years
Daily Snowfall in May in Cambridge
Snowfall in May in Cambridge per year
Daily UV index in May in Cambridge
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Cambridge, 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 Cambridge by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Cambridge. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.