Monthly Climate Summary

May 2018 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

63.7°F

Normal: 59.7°F
Departure: + 4.0°F

Total Precipitation

1.90 in

Normal: 3.41 in
Departure: -1.51 in

Total Snowfall

0.0 in

Normal: 0.1 in
Departure: -0.1 in

Warmest Day

91°F

May 2nd

Coldest Day

40°F

May 8th

Wettest Day

0.59 in

May 19th

Snowiest Day

0.0 in

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May 2018 Daily Summary
Day Weather High Temperature Low Temperature Precipitation Snowfall
1st Rain Shower 75°F 41°F 0.01 in 0.0 in
2nd Partly Cloudy 91°F 46°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
3rd Rain Shower 84°F 63°F 0.03 in 0.0 in
4th Rain Shower 85°F 62°F 0.21 in 0.0 in
5th Mostly Sunny 76°F 50°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
6th Rain 62°F 54°F 0.16 in 0.0 in
7th Rain Shower 69°F 51°F 0.01 in 0.0 in
8th Mostly Sunny 78°F 40°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
9th Sunny 83°F 51°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
10th Thunderstorm 73°F 53°F 0.04 in 0.0 in
11th Mostly Sunny 65°F 49°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
12th Rain 50°F 47°F 0.14 in 0.0 in
13th Mostly Cloudy 67°F 47°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
14th Mostly Sunny 77°F 53°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
15th Thunderstorm 76°F 56°F 0.18 in 0.0 in
16th Mostly Cloudy 71°F 51°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
17th Mostly Cloudy 80°F 58°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
18th Partly Cloudy 72°F 51°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
19th Rain 57°F 49°F 0.59 in 0.0 in
20th Rain Shower 72°F 54°F 0.12 in 0.0 in
21st Mostly Sunny 77°F 49°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
22nd Rain 60°F 55°F 0.12 in 0.0 in
23rd Mostly Sunny 79°F 55°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
24th Sunny 79°F 53°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
25th Mostly Sunny 86°F 52°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
26th Mostly Cloudy 88°F 59°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
27th Rain 68°F 52°F 0.29 in 0.0 in
28th Mostly Cloudy 71°F 52°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
29th Mostly Sunny 85°F 61°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
30th Partly Cloudy 85°F 58°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
31st Mostly Cloudy 77°F 59°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

101.0

Normal: 163.0
Departure: -62.0

Cooling Degree Days

60.5

Normal: 0.0
Departure: + 60.5

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

12

Days with
Snowfall

0

Wind Summary

Monthly wind averages, peak gusts, and dominant direction

Average Wind Speed

0.9 mph

Peak Wind Gust

33 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.