May weather forecast
Cleveland, NY

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Cleveland, is an enjoyable month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 46.4°F (8°C) and an average high of 65.5°F (18.6°C).

Temperature

With the onset of May, Cleveland sees a temperature rise, with the average high-temperature moving from April's cool 52°F (11.1°C) to an enjoyable 65.5°F (18.6°C). In May, Cleveland records an average nighttime temperature of 46.4°F (8°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May in Cleveland is 79%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 16.1 days and typically aggregates up to 2.64" (67mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Cleveland are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Cleveland aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 81.7 snowfall days, and 25.35" (644mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Cleveland, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 42min.
On the first day of May in Cleveland, sunrise is at 5:55 am and sunset at 8:05 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:26 am and sunset at 8:36 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May in Cleveland, New York, is 8.7h.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 5 in May translates into this advice:
Guard yourself - An obligation to protect skin and eyes from harm exists. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Be vigilant! The reflective nature of snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in May in Cleveland?

The high-temperature, in May, in Cleveland, records 65.5°F (18.6°C), while the low-temperature is 46.4°F (8°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Cleveland?

The average relative humidity in May in Cleveland, New York, is 79%.

What is the wettest month in Cleveland?

May is the month with the most rainfall in Cleveland, New York. Rain falls for 16.1 days and accumulates 2.64" (67mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Cleveland in May?

In Cleveland, in May, it is raining for 16.1 days, with typically 2.64" (67mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows in Cleveland?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Cleveland aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

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

In May, the average day length in Cleveland is 14h and 42min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Cleveland?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:55 am and sunset at 8:05 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:26 am and sunset at 8:36 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Cleveland?

In Cleveland, New York, the average sunshine duration in May is 8.7h.

When is the highest UV index in Cleveland?

The months with the highest UV index in Cleveland, New York, are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5.

How high is the UV index in May in Cleveland?

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Cleveland, NY

Average temperature in May - Cleveland, NY
  • Average high temperature in May: 65.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 46.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.7°F).

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Average pressure in May
Cleveland, NY

Average pressure in May - Cleveland, NY
  • Average pressure in May: 29.98"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.09"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

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Average wind speed in May
Cleveland, NY

Average wind speed in May - Cleveland, NY
  • Average wind speed in May: 7.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.9mph).

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Average humidity in May
Cleveland, NY

Average humidity in May - Cleveland, NY
  • Average humidity in May: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (78%).

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Average rainfall in May
Cleveland, NY

Average rainfall in May - Cleveland, NY
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.64"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.64").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are March and September (1.61").

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Average rainfall days in May
Cleveland, NY

Average rainfall days in May - Cleveland, NY
  • Average rainfall days in May: 16.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.8 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Cleveland, NY

Average snowfall in May - Cleveland, NY
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.04"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (6.06").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in May
Cleveland, NY

Average snowfall days in May - Cleveland, NY
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (20.7 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
Cleveland, NY

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Cleveland, NY
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 4min

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

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 2h and 24min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Cleveland, NY

Average sunshine days in May - Cleveland, NY
  • Average sunshine days in May: 13.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (14.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (5.2 days).

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Average UV index in May
Cleveland, NY

Average UV index in May - Cleveland, NY
  • Average UV index in May: 5

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in May
Cleveland, NY

Average cloud cover in May - Cleveland, NY
  • Average cloud cover in May: 44

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 74).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 33).

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Average visibility in May
Cleveland, NY

Average visibility in May - Cleveland, NY
  • Average visibility in May: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, June, July and December (5mi).

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