May weather in Potsdam, NY
The average temperature in Potsdam in May is 55.4°F (43.9°F–66.8°F). Average precipitation: 3.57 inches.
May is a spring month in Potsdam, and is warmer than the annual average of 44°F. Daily temperatures swing about 22.9°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 14 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 14h 37m. For travel, May is a comfortable month to visit.
Avg High
66.8°F
Avg Low
43.9°F
Precipitation
3.57 in
Daylight
14h 37m
May records in Potsdam
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 1 | 71.1°F (2013) | 28.0°F (2021) | 1.39 in (1953) |
| May 2 | 82.9°F (2013) | 30.0°F (2021) | 0.77 in (1976) |
| May 3 | 81.0°F (2013) | 34.0°F (2016) | 0.59 in (1972) |
| May 4 | 79.0°F (2013) | 35.1°F (2016) | 1.88 in (1954) |
| May 5 | 82.0°F (2015) | 28.0°F (2020) | 0.67 in (1971) |
| May 6 | 82.0°F (2015) | 28.0°F (2020) | 0.55 in (1949) |
| May 7 | 82.0°F (2013) | 28.0°F (2014) | 0.90 in (1937) |
| May 8 | 81.0°F (2013) | 28.9°F (2014) | 0.86 in (1967) |
| May 9 | 87.1°F (2015) | 25.0°F (2020) | 0.96 in (1984) |
| May 10 | 88.0°F (2015) | 27.0°F (2020) | 1.00 in (2007) |
| May 11 | 82.9°F (2018) | 30.9°F (2016) | 2.00 in (2000) |
| May 12 | 84.0°F (2022) | 32.0°F (2020) | 2.00 in (1943) |
| May 13 | 88.0°F (2022) | 26.1°F (2020) | 0.70 in (1996) |
| May 14 | 84.9°F (2022) | 30.0°F (2013) | 0.85 in (1957) |
| May 15 | 84.9°F (2022) | 32.0°F (2013) | 1.68 in (2011) |
| May 16 | 91.0°F (2014) | 35.1°F (2016) | 1.22 in (1981) |
| May 17 | 82.9°F (2025) | 30.9°F (2016) | 1.90 in (1946) |
| May 18 | 84.9°F (2017) | 28.0°F (2023) | 1.05 in (1953) |
| May 19 | 87.1°F (2015) | 34.0°F (2018) | 1.27 in (1973) |
| May 20 | 84.9°F (2021) | 32.0°F (2017) | 1.41 in (1976) |
| May 21 | 87.1°F (2021) | 39.0°F (2015) | 0.98 in (1982) |
| May 22 | 88.0°F (2021) | 36.0°F (2019) | 1.42 in (1947) |
| May 23 | 90.0°F (2024) | 26.1°F (2015) | 0.79 in (1939) |
| May 24 | 89.1°F (2012) | 32.0°F (2015) | 1.82 in (1984) |
| May 25 | 86.0°F (2020) | 30.9°F (2023) | 1.18 in (2003) |
| May 26 | 84.0°F (2021) | 32.0°F (2023) | 1.42 in (2019) |
| May 27 | 91.9°F (2020) | 36.0°F (2013) | 1.11 in (1994) |
| May 28 | 93.0°F (2020) | 35.1°F (2021) | 1.95 in (2022) |
| May 29 | 89.1°F (2016) | 33.1°F (2021) | 1.20 in (1940) |
| May 30 | 90.0°F (2016) | 33.1°F (2021) | 0.88 in (1992) |
| May 31 | 89.1°F (2012) | 36.0°F (2020) | 1.21 in (2015) |