May weather forecast
Ohio, USA

May ushers in a more definite arrival of spring in Ohio, with temperatures warming substantially and the landscape coming to life. Minimum temperatures in May typically range from 47°F (8.3°C) to 49°F (9.4°C), while maximum temperatures hover between 68°F (20°C) to 70°F (21.1°C).

Northern regions, especially those near Lake Erie, continue to experience a moderating effect from the lake, keeping temperatures slightly cooler. Conversely, the southern parts warm more swiftly, embracing the more temperate climate.

Rainfall remains prominent in May, though not as abundant as in April. Thunderstorms persist, particularly in the southern regions. The average monthly rainfall lies between 3" (76mm) to 3.5" (89mm), making May a wet month, but not as wet as April.

Snow is virtually absent in May, marking a complete transition from the winter weather pattern. The state's rivers, including the Scioto, Maumee, and Muskingum, begin to show increased activity as temperatures rise and rainfall continues.

The cities in the extreme south and those near Lake Erie maintain their unique weather patterns, influenced by geographical and topographical factors.

May stands in stark contrast to the preceding winter months, offering a pronounced shift towards warmth and spring vitality. The increase in temperatures, coupled with the ongoing rainfall and absence of snow, sets May apart from April, further emphasizing the state's journey into the warmer seasons. May serves as a harbinger of the imminent summer, providing a pleasant and vibrant climate throughout Ohio.

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• Columbus - May »
  In May, in Columbus the rain falls for 18.4 days. Throughout the month of May, Columbus witnesses an average temperature of 54.9°F (12.7°C).
• Cleveland - May »
  In Cleveland snow does not fall in May through October. In Cleveland, in May, during 14.8 rainfall days, 1.57" (40mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Cincinnati - May »
  On the last day of the month, in Cincinnati, sunrise is at 6:14 am and sunset at 8:57 pm EDT. In Cincinnati in May, it is raining for 17.7 days, with typically 3.27" (83mm) of accumulated precipitation.
• Toledo - May »
  On the last day of the month, in Toledo sunrise is at 6:02 am and sunset at 9:01 pm EDT. In Toledo, during the entire year, snow falls for 44.4 days and aggregates up to 12.6" (320mm) of snow.
• Akron - May »
  Throughout the year, in Akron, there are 71.6 snowfall days, and 27.09" (688mm) of snow is accumulated. In Akron, in May, during 19.3 rainfall days, 3.15" (80mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Dayton - May »
  In Dayton during May, the rain falls for 18.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.35" (85mm) of precipitation. In Dayton, Ohio, snow does not fall in May through September.
• Parma - May »
  On the last day of the month, in Parma, Ohio, sunrise is at 5:56 am and sunset at 8:53 pm EDT. May is the month with the most rainfall in Parma, Ohio.
• Canton - May »
  On the last day of the month, in Canton sunrise is at 5:56 am and sunset at 8:49 pm EDT. In Canton during the entire year, snow falls for 64.5 days and aggregates up to 19.88" (505mm) of snow.
• Youngstown - May »
  April, May, July and August, with an average relative humidity of 77%, are the least humid months in Youngstown, Ohio. In Youngstown, during the entire year, the rain falls for 174.2 days and collects up to 33.03" (839mm) of precipitation.
• Lorain - May »
  In Lorain, Ohio, snow does not fall in May through October. In Lorain, during May, the rain falls for 17.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.94" (100mm) of precipitation.
• Hamilton - May »
  On the last day of the month, in Hamilton, sunrise is at 6:13 am and sunset at 8:58 pm EDT. In May, in Hamilton the rain falls for 18.1 days.
• Springfield - May »
  The month with the most rainfall in Springfield is May, when the rain falls for 19.8 days and typically aggregates up to 4.06" (103mm) of precipitation. On the last day of the month, in Springfield, Ohio, sunrise is at 6:09 am and sunset at 8:56 pm EDT.