Monthly Climate Summary

May 2006 Summary

Light Snow 29°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

58.9°F

Normal: 59.7°F
Departure: -0.9°F

Total Precipitation

4.64 in

Normal: 3.41 in
Departure: + 1.23 in

Total Snowfall

0.0 in

Normal: 0.1 in
Departure: -0.1 in

Warmest Day

92°F

May 30th

Coldest Day

36°F

May 1st

Wettest Day

1.70 in

May 12th

Snowiest Day

0.0 in

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May 2006 Daily Summary
Day Weather High Temperature Low Temperature Precipitation Snowfall
1st Sunny 75°F 36°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
2nd Rain Shower 61°F 36°F 0.01 in 0.0 in
3rd Rain Shower 59°F 48°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
4th Rain Shower 82°F 44°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
5th Rain Shower 74°F 48°F 0.03 in 0.0 in
6th Rain Shower 59°F 39°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
7th Mostly Sunny 66°F 37°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
8th Mostly Sunny 76°F 36°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
9th Mostly Cloudy 69°F 46°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
10th Mostly Cloudy 70°F 55°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
11th Mostly Cloudy 68°F 50°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
12th Rain 60°F 55°F 1.70 in 0.0 in
13th Rain 66°F 51°F 0.37 in 0.0 in
14th Rain 54°F 50°F 0.25 in 0.0 in
15th Rain Shower 64°F 49°F 0.11 in 0.0 in
16th Rain Shower 58°F 50°F 0.11 in 0.0 in
17th Rain Shower 69°F 43°F 0.24 in 0.0 in
18th Rain Shower 76°F 50°F 0.17 in 0.0 in
19th Rain Shower 60°F 50°F 0.10 in 0.0 in
20th Rain Shower 58°F 46°F 0.01 in 0.0 in
21st Rain Shower 55°F 48°F 0.14 in 0.0 in
22nd Mostly Cloudy 56°F 43°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
23rd Mostly Cloudy 55°F 43°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
24th Mostly Sunny 73°F 53°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
25th Mostly Sunny 84°F 39°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
26th Thunderstorm 75°F 59°F 0.45 in 0.0 in
27th Rain Shower 81°F 63°F 0.03 in 0.0 in
28th Partly Cloudy 84°F 52°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
29th Mostly Cloudy 89°F 56°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
30th Thunderstorm 92°F 63°F 0.77 in 0.0 in
31st Thunderstorm 82°F 62°F 0.15 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

229.0

Normal: 163.0
Departure: + 66.0

Cooling Degree Days

39.0

Normal: 0.0
Departure: + 39.0

Climate Activity Summary

Key temperature and precipitation patterns for the month

Days at or
Above 90°F

1

Days Above Freezing

31

Days That Stayed Below Freezing

0

Freezing Nights (Low Below 32°F)

0

Days with Precipitation

16

Days with
Snowfall

0

Wind Summary

Monthly wind averages, peak gusts, and dominant direction

Average Wind Speed

1.5 mph

Peak Wind Gust

30 mph

Dominant Wind Direction

SE

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.