May weather forecastAkron, OH
May
Weather in May
May in Akron sees the dawn of summer. It is characterized by long, sun-drenched days and less rainfall, offering an excellent opportunity to explore Akron's outdoor attractions. The city basks under the highest average sunshine hours of 8.6 hours in this month. As May transitions into June, the hum of air conditioners is not an uncommon sound, heralding the start of the hot weather phase.Temperature
The shift into May in Akron, Ohio, is characterized by a rise in the average high-temperature, transitioning from April's mild 57.7°F (14.3°C) to an agreeable 70.3°F (21.3°C). During May nights, Akron records an average temperature of 50.5°F (10.3°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in May is 77%.Rainfall
In Akron, in May, during 19.3 rainfall days, 3.15" (80mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Akron, during the entire year, the rain falls for 175.8 days and collects up to 32.32" (821mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows in Akron. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Akron aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 71.6 snowfall days, and 27.09" (688mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 30min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:22 am and sunset at 8:23 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:55 am and sunset at 8:51 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine in Akron is 8.6h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in May in Akron is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The daily high UV index of 5 during May translates into the following recommendations:
Take necessary precautions - Protection from skin and eye injury is mandatory. For skin protection, it's recommended to minimize Sun exposure during its peak hours around midday. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Akron, OH
- Average high temperature in May: 70.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.5°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 50.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19°F).
Average pressure in May
Akron, OH
- Average pressure in May: 29.99"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Akron, OH
- Average wind speed in May: 6.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.3mph).
Average humidity in May
Akron, OH
- Average humidity in May: 77%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (86%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (76%).
Average rainfall in May
Akron, OH
- Average rainfall in May: 3.15"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.39").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.01").
Average rainfall days in May
Akron, OH
- Average rainfall days in May: 19.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.6 days).
Average snowfall in May
Akron, OH
- Average snowfall in May: 0.12"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (6.85").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Akron, OH
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (18.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Akron, OH
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 30min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).
- Average sunshine in May: 8h and 36min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in May
Akron, OH
- Average sunshine days in May: 9.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (13.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (7.6 days).
Average UV index in May
Akron, OH
- Average UV index in May: 5
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in May
Akron, OH
- Average cloud cover in May: 45
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 73).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).
Average visibility in May
Akron, OH
- Average visibility in May: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are April, June, July and August (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (4mi).
