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Sunscreen for New York in May

Verdict

Pack it

Sun still finds you at 71°F — UV doesn't care about temperature.

Why

New York in May averages highs of 71°F, lows of 54°F, 11 rainy days.

That climate means sunscreen earns its space in the bag. Sun still finds you at 71°F — UV doesn't care about temperature.

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