Monthly Climate Summary

May 2012 Summary

Mostly Cloudy 32°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

63.0°F

Normal: 59.7°F
Departure: + 3.2°F

Total Precipitation

5.83 in

Normal: 3.41 in
Departure: + 2.42 in

Total Snowfall

0.0 in

Normal: 0.1 in
Departure: -0.1 in

Warmest Day

91°F

May 29th

Coldest Day

38°F

May 6th

Wettest Day

1.29 in

May 8th

Snowiest Day

0.0 in

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May 2012 Daily Summary
Day Weather High Temperature Low Temperature Precipitation Snowfall
1st Rain 54°F 44°F 0.55 in 0.0 in
2nd Overcast 57°F 49°F 0.08 in 0.0 in
3rd Rain 62°F 49°F 0.51 in 0.0 in
4th Thunderstorm 78°F 53°F 0.17 in 0.0 in
5th Mostly Cloudy 65°F 49°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
6th Partly Cloudy 72°F 38°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
7th Rain Shower 72°F 42°F 0.05 in 0.0 in
8th Rain 59°F 48°F 1.29 in 0.0 in
9th Rain 70°F 57°F 0.03 in 0.0 in
10th Rain Shower 57°F 46°F 0.05 in 0.0 in
11th Partly Cloudy 65°F 43°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
12th Sunny 80°F 39°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
13th Sunny 81°F 52°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
14th Rain Shower 72°F 57°F 0.44 in 0.0 in
15th Rain 64°F 59°F 0.88 in 0.0 in
16th Thunderstorm 78°F 54°F 0.13 in 0.0 in
17th Partly Cloudy 68°F 45°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
18th Sunny 76°F 39°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
19th Sunny 81°F 44°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
20th Sunny 85°F 53°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
21st Rain 74°F 54°F 0.10 in 0.0 in
22nd Rain Shower 72°F 63°F 0.20 in 0.0 in
23rd Partly Cloudy 78°F 61°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
24th Rain Shower 78°F 66°F 0.01 in 0.0 in
25th Partly Cloudy 78°F 64°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
26th Rain Shower 84°F 62°F 0.01 in 0.0 in
27th Sunny 84°F 57°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
28th Partly Cloudy 85°F 60°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
29th Thunderstorm 91°F 67°F 1.29 in 0.0 in
30th Rain Shower 80°F 63°F 0.04 in 0.0 in
31st Mostly Sunny 74°F 54°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

131.0

Normal: 163.0
Departure: -32.0

Cooling Degree Days

68.5

Normal: 0.0
Departure: + 68.5

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

17

Days with
Snowfall

0

Wind Summary

Monthly wind averages, peak gusts, and dominant direction

Average Wind Speed

0.8 mph

Peak Wind Gust

30 mph

Dominant Wind Direction

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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.