May Starts Chilly as Cool Air Grips Northeast, Mid-Atlantic
May Starts Chilly as Cool Air Grips Northeast, Mid-Atlantic
US · Published Apr 30, 2026
Unseasonably cool weather will continue in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic into early May.
Temperatures will be 10–15°F below average, with highs in the 50s and 60s in cities like NYC and D.C.
Repeated rounds of rain will accompany the chill, delaying the arrival of warmer spring weather.
Cool weather lingers in Northeast, Mid-Atlantic
Unseasonably cool weather is expected to persist in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States into early May. Temperatures are forecast to be 10–15°F below average, offering a stark contrast to typical spring conditions. Residents can anticipate daytime highs in the 50s and 60s in major metropolitan areas such as New York City and Washington, D.C. Nighttime temperatures will be even cooler, with lows potentially dipping into the 40s and even the 30s in parts of New England.
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