Monthly Climate Summary

May 2005 Summary

Light Snow 34°F

Data is available from 2005 to present. The latest summary is available the first week of each month.

Monthly Climate Summary

Observed averages, totals, and departures from normal

Average Temperature

53.8°F

Normal: 59.7°F
Departure: -6.0°F

Total Precipitation

1.69 in

Normal: 3.41 in
Departure: -1.72 in

Total Snowfall

0.0 in

Normal: 0.1 in
Departure: -0.1 in

Warmest Day

85°F

May 11th

Coldest Day

27°F

May 5th

Wettest Day

0.58 in

May 15th

Snowiest Day

0.0 in

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May 2005 Daily Summary
Day Weather High Temperature Low Temperature Precipitation Snowfall
1st Rain Shower 58°F 35°F 0.01 in 0.0 in
2nd Rain Shower 56°F 30°F 0.01 in 0.0 in
3rd Rain Shower 54°F 29°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
4th Mostly Cloudy 53°F 33°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
5th Mostly Sunny 63°F 27°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
6th Mostly Cloudy 65°F 34°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
7th Rain Shower 64°F 41°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
8th Rain Shower 55°F 47°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
9th Mostly Sunny 74°F 41°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
10th Sunny 81°F 50°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
11th Partly Cloudy 85°F 52°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
12th Partly Cloudy 66°F 36°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
13th Mostly Sunny 65°F 27°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
14th Rain Shower 76°F 49°F 0.06 in 0.0 in
15th Rain 73°F 57°F 0.58 in 0.0 in
16th Rain Shower 65°F 49°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
17th Mostly Cloudy 60°F 35°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
18th Mostly Cloudy 64°F 36°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
19th Partly Cloudy 69°F 36°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
20th Partly Cloudy 72°F 41°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
21st Rain Shower 69°F 40°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
22nd Rain 52°F 46°F 0.25 in 0.0 in
23rd Rain 59°F 47°F 0.17 in 0.0 in
24th Rain 50°F 45°F 0.40 in 0.0 in
25th Rain 53°F 47°F 0.15 in 0.0 in
26th Overcast 60°F 50°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
27th Mostly Cloudy 73°F 50°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
28th Mostly Sunny 76°F 46°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
29th Thunderstorm 72°F 52°F 0.06 in 0.0 in
30th Mostly Cloudy 75°F 44°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
31st Mostly Cloudy 76°F 48°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
Legend and Icon Key
Warmest High
Coldest Low
Wettest Day
Snowiest Day
Sunny Mostly Sunny Partly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy Overcast Rain Light Rain Rain Shower Drizzle Freezing Rain Snow Light Snow Snow Shower Snow Flurries Sleet Rain & Snow Wintry Mix Thunderstorm Haze

Degree Day Summary

Heating and cooling degree days (base 65°F)

Heating Degree Days

352.5

Normal: 163.0
Departure: + 189.5

Cooling Degree Days

4.0

Normal: 0.0
Departure: + 4.0

Climate Activity Summary

Key temperature and precipitation patterns for the month

Days at or
Above 90°F

0

Days Above Freezing

31

Days That Stayed Below Freezing

0

Freezing Nights (Low Below 32°F)

4

Days with Precipitation

9

Days with
Snowfall

0

Wind Summary

Monthly wind averages, peak gusts, and dominant direction

Average Wind Speed

2.1 mph

Peak Wind Gust

30 mph

Dominant Wind Direction

N

All-time Monthly Records

Highest and lowest observed extremes for this month

Warmest Day

97°F

May 22nd, 1911

Coldest Day

26°F

May 8th, 1968

Wettest Day

2.17 in

May 4th, 1893

Snowiest Day

5.0 in

May 10th, 1945

Climate Context

How this month compares to typical conditions

Monthly climate summaries compare observed weather to long‑term normals. Positive temperature departures indicate warmer‑than‑normal conditions, while negative departures reflect cooler‑than‑normal patterns. Precipitation and snowfall departures help highlight unusually wet, dry, or snowy months across Colonie.