May weather forecast
Cincinnati, IA

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Cincinnati, is an agreeable month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 69.4°F (20.8°C) and 53.1°F (11.7°C).

Temperature

As May arrives, Cincinnati's weather shows an increase in high-temperatures, moving from April's moderate 60.4°F (15.8°C) to a pleasant 69.4°F (20.8°C). Cincinnati sees an average low-temperature of 53.1°F (11.7°C) during May.

Humidity

In Cincinnati, Iowa, the average relative humidity in May is 81%.

Rainfall

In Cincinnati, during May, the rain falls for 18.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.39" (86mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Cincinnati, there are 143.2 rainfall days, and 27.48" (698mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Cincinnati. May is the last month it regularly snows in Cincinnati, Iowa. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Cincinnati aggregates 0.2" (5mm) of snow. In Cincinnati, during the entire year, snow falls for 33.2 days and aggregates up to 15.31" (389mm) of snow.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 28min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:09 am and sunset at 8:08 pm. On the last day of May, in Cincinnati, sunrise is at 5:42 am and sunset at 8:36 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 8.6h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Cincinnati is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 5 during May, leads to the following recommendations:
Ensure safety - Imperative it is to shield skin and eyes from damage. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature in Cincinnati?

In Cincinnati, 69.4°F (20.8°C) is the average high-temperature and 53.1°F (11.7°C) is the average low-temperature during May.

What is the average humidity in May in Cincinnati?

The average relative humidity in May in Cincinnati is 81%.

How much does it rain in Cincinnati in May?

In May, in Cincinnati, the rain falls for 18.2 days. Throughout May, 3.39" (86mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the last month it snows in Cincinnati?

May is the last month it regularly snows in Cincinnati, Iowa. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Cincinnati aggregates 0.2" (5mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May in Cincinnati?

In May, the average day length is 14h and 28min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Cincinnati?

On the first day of May in Cincinnati, Iowa, sunrise is at 6:09 am and sunset at 8:08 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:42 am and sunset at 8:36 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Cincinnati have in May?

In Cincinnati, the average sunshine duration in May is 8.6h.

What is the UV index reading in May in Cincinnati?

In Cincinnati, Iowa, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Cincinnati, IA

Average temperature in May - Cincinnati, IA
  • Average high temperature in May: 69.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 53.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.5°F).

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Average pressure in May
Cincinnati, IA

Average pressure in May - Cincinnati, IA
  • Average pressure in May: 29.93"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).

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Average wind speed in May
Cincinnati, IA

Average wind speed in May - Cincinnati, IA
  • Average wind speed in May: 8.8mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (10.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7mph).

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Average humidity in May
Cincinnati, IA

Average humidity in May - Cincinnati, IA
  • Average humidity in May: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

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Average rainfall in May
Cincinnati, IA

Average rainfall in May - Cincinnati, IA
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.39"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.98").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.02").

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Average rainfall days in May
Cincinnati, IA

Average rainfall days in May - Cincinnati, IA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 18.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Cincinnati, IA

Average snowfall in May - Cincinnati, IA
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.2"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.33").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in May
Cincinnati, IA

Average snowfall days in May - Cincinnati, IA
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Cincinnati, IA

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Cincinnati, IA
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Cincinnati, IA

Average sunshine days in May - Cincinnati, IA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 10.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (8.8 days).

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Average UV index in May
Cincinnati, IA

Average UV index in May - Cincinnati, IA
  • Average UV index in May: 5

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in May
Cincinnati, IA

Average cloud cover in May - Cincinnati, IA
  • Average cloud cover in May: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 53).
The months with the least cloud cover are July, August and September (Cloud cover 29).

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Average visibility in May
Cincinnati, IA

Average visibility in May - Cincinnati, IA
  • Average visibility in May: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).

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