The weather in May in Kirkwood
It's pleasantly warm in May in Kirkwood with an average temperature of 20°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 16°C to a high of 26°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 6°C and 15°C.
Looking for sun? May isn’t a good month to be in Kirkwood. 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 Kirkwood, 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 31°C in 2016, Kirkwood reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 1°C in 2020. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -4°C to a highest value of 20°C.
Rainfall amount
In May, there is an average of 141 mm of precipitation, spread over 18 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
Daily weather in May for Kirkwood
Click on any day in May to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Kirkwood. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
May weather comparison
Kirkwood | New York | |
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Average temperature | 20°C | 22°C |
Max. temperature | 26°C | 28°C |
Min. temperature | 6°C | -5°C |
Total precipitation | 141 mm | 105 mm |
Rainy days | 18 days | 14 days |
Start of May
The month of May starts in Kirkwood with mild temps, averaging around 18°C during the day and nights around 9°C.
Mid May
By mid-May, daytime temps rise to around 21°C, with nights around 10°C. There’s a high chance of precipitation during this time.
End of May
By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Kirkwood is around 23°C, while nighttime temps are about 13°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 Kirkwood, 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 Kirkwood
Temperature in May in Kirkwood over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in May in Kirkwood, 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 Kirkwood
Total precipitation in May in Kirkwood over the years
Daily UV index in May in Kirkwood
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Kirkwood, 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 Kirkwood by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Kirkwood. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.