Hot Weekend Makes May In Central New York Warmer Than Normal

Until a few days ago, the average temperature for May here in Central New York was below average.  Then came the record Memorial Day Weekend heat.

According to Syracuse.com, the temperatures in the area between May 25th and 31st were 12 to 15 degrees above normal.   That left this past weekend the second-hottest on record for the holiday.

As of the 24th, the average temperature for the month of May was 3 degrees below average for Central New York.  However, after this past weekend, the temperature for the month is now one degree above normal.

The Cimate Prediction Center said this summer in Upstate New York will be warmer than normal.  Looks like we could be on track for that prediction to come true.