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Weather · May
Staten Island weather in May
Average highs of 73°F, lows of 54°F and 4.0 in of rain, from 30 years of weather records.
May is Staten Island’s 5th warmest month, with average highs of 73°F and lows of 54°F. That is 10° warmer than April, and 9° above the yearly average high.
- Average high
- 73°F
- Average low
- 54°F
- Precipitation
- 4.0 in
- Wet days
- 11
- Sunrise · sunset
- 5:40 AM · 8:05 PM
May across the year
High and low Rain
What to wear in May
- Mild days: dress in layers, with a light jacket or sweater for mornings and evenings.
- Pack an umbrella or rain jacket: rain or snow falls on about 11 days this month.
May is good for
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Questions
How hot does it get in Staten Island in May?
Average highs are 73°F and average lows 54°F, for a daily mean of 63°F. Individual days run hotter or colder than these 30-year averages.
Does it rain in Staten Island in May?
May averages 4.0 in of precipitation over about 11 days with at least 0.01 in. It is the 6th wettest month of the year.
What time is sunset in Staten Island in May?
Around mid-May the sun rises about 5:40 AM and sets about 8:05 PM, for roughly 14.4 hours of daylight.
Is May a good time to visit Staten Island?
Yes. May is one of the mildest months, with highs between 65°F and 85°F and little rain.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, Newark Intl Ap station (7.2 mi from downtown). Sunrise and sunset are calculated for May 15 at the city’s coordinates.