The weather in May in Jamestown

It's cool to moderate in May in Jamestown with an average temperature of 15°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 14°C to a high of 17°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 8°C and 11°C.

Looking for sun and warm weather? May isn’t a good month to be in Jamestown. The temperatures are too low for a warm stay this month.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in May for Jamestown, Washington. 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 28°C in 2023, Jamestown reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 9°C in 2022. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 3°C to a highest value of 15°C.

Rainfall amount

In May, there is an average of 18 mm of precipitation, spread over 6 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the West.

Daily weather in May for Jamestown

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

May weather comparison

  Jamestown New York
Average temperature 15°C 22°C
Max. temperature 17°C 28°C
Min. temperature 8°C -5°C
Total precipitation 18 mm 105 mm
Rainy days 6 days 14 days

Start of May

The month of May starts in Jamestown with cool temps, averaging around 15°C during the day and nights around 9°C.

Mid May

By mid-May, daytime temps rise to around 16°C, with nights around 10°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry and sunny.

End of May

By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Jamestown is around 16°C, while nighttime temps are about 10°C. There’s hardly any chance of precipitation. The weather will be mostly dry with plenty of sun.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 6 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 Jamestown, Washington. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in May in Jamestown

Temperature in May in Jamestown over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in May in Jamestown, Washington. 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 Jamestown

Total precipitation in May in Jamestown over the years

Daily UV index in May in Jamestown

This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Jamestown, 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 Jamestown by month

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