Climate Comparison

Detroit vs New York City in May

How the climate for Detroit and New York City typically compares in May.

Detroit versus New York City weather metrics for May
Climate MetricDetroitUnited StatesNew York CityUnited StatesBest
Overall score84/10093/100
Avg high temp69°F70°F
How it feelsVery dryComfortable
Rain days1311
Sunshine10.7h10.0h

Annual Comparison

  • Detroit
  • New York City

Avg. high temperature (°F)

Typical daytime high you can expect.

30°40°50°60°70°80°90°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec69°70°

Avg. high temperature (°F)

Typical daytime high you can expect.

30°40°50°60°70°80°90°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec69°70°

Precipitation (in)

Monthly precipitation patterns across the year.

0.02.04.06.0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec3.53.5

Sunshine hours (h/day)

Average hours of sunshine per day.

0.02.04.06.08.010.012.014.0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec10.710.0

Air feel (%)

Share of time the air feels humid or very humid.

0%5%10%JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

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