Highest May Temperatures in New York City
A list of the highest temperatures ever recorded in the month of
May in
New York City from 1869–2024.
What's the hottest it has ever gotten in New York City in May?
The hottest May temperature in New York City history was 99 °F which occurred on May 19, 1962.
| Rank |
Temperature |
Date |
| 1 |
99 °F |
May 19, 1962 |
| 2 |
97 °F |
May 30, 1987 |
| 2 |
97 °F |
May 29, 1969 |
| 4 |
96 °F |
May 20, 1996 |
| 4 |
96 °F |
May 29, 1987 |
| 4 |
96 °F |
May 22, 1941 |
| 4 |
96 °F |
May 31, 1939 |
| 4 |
96 °F |
May 31, 1895 |
| 4 |
96 °F |
May 27, 1880 |
| 10 |
95 °F |
May 27, 1914 |
| 10 |
95 °F |
May 26, 1880 |
| 10 |
95 °F |
May 25, 1880 |
| 13 |
94 °F |
May 31, 1987 |
| 13 |
94 °F |
May 30, 1986 |
| 13 |
94 °F |
May 10, 1979 |
| 13 |
94 °F |
May 9, 1979 |
| 13 |
94 °F |
May 26, 1965 |
| 13 |
94 °F |
May 23, 1964 |
| 13 |
94 °F |
May 28, 1959 |
| 13 |
94 °F |
May 26, 1914 |