Cooler May Forecasted Across Eastern U.S., Warmer in the West
Cooler May Forecasted Across Eastern U.S., Warmer in the West
US · Published May 4, 2026
Eastern U.S. to experience cooler-than-normal temperatures in May, resembling early spring.
Pacific Northwest anticipates above-average temperatures, leading to an early summer.
Jet stream shift expected in the third week of May will influence temperature and precipitation patterns across the U.S.
Cooler temperatures in the East, warmer West
Forecasters predict a cooler May for much of the eastern United States, with the Midwest experiencing the most significant temperature drops. Overnight lows in the Midwest could reach freezing, making it feel more like early spring with frequent cloud cover. In contrast, the West Coast, particularly the Pacific Northwest, is expected to experience above-average temperatures, transitioning to summer-like conditions faster than the rest of the country.
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