May weather forecastElkton, OH

May

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Elkton, is an agreeable month, with an average temperature ranging between min 50.4°F (10.2°C) and max 70.9°F (21.6°C).

Temperature

An increase in the average high-temperature marks May, moving from April's moderate 59.4°F (15.2°C) to a pleasant 70.9°F (21.6°C). Throughout May, an average low-temperature of 50.4°F (10.2°C) is experienced.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 78%.

Rainfall

In Elkton, in May, it is raining for 17 days, with typically 1.97" (50mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 152.8 rainfall days, and 20" (508mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Elkton, snow does not fall in May through September.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Elkton is 14h and 28min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:20 am and sunset at 8:19 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:53 am and sunset at 8:47 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine in Elkton is 8.8h.

UV index

In Elkton, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 5 during May leads to these instructions:
Take precautions - Protection against sunburn is recommended. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.

Updated: Jun 9, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in May, in Elkton, is 70.9°F (21.6°C), while the low-temperature averages to 50.4°F (10.2°C).

In Elkton, Ohio, the average relative humidity in May is 78%.

In Elkton, in May, during 17 rainfall days, 1.97" (50mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

May through September are months without snowfall.

In May, it doesn't snow. April is the latest month when it typically snows.

The average day length in May is 14h and 28min.

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:20 am and sunset at 8:19 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:53 am and sunset at 8:47 pm EDT.

The average sunshine duration in May is 8.8h.

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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Long-term

Year J F M A May J J A S O N D

Apr

May

Jun

Average high temperature

59.4°F

70.9°F

78.3°F

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

8.2mph

6.8mph

6.3mph

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

15.8

15.2

Average snowfall

0.59"

Average snowfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

11.2

10.7

12.3

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Elkton, OH

Average high temperature in May: 70.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.2°F).

Average low temperature in May: 50.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.4°F).

Average pressure in May
Elkton, OH

Average pressure in May: 29.99"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Elkton, OH

Average wind speed in May: 6.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5mph).

Average humidity in May
Elkton, OH

Average humidity in May: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (86%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, July and August (77%).

Average rainfall in May
Elkton, OH

Average rainfall in May: 1.97"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.01").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.34").

Average rainfall days in May
Elkton, OH

Average rainfall days in May: 17 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.8 days).

Average snowfall in May
Elkton, OH

Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.35").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Elkton, OH

Average snowfall days in May: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Elkton, OH

Average daylight in May: 14h and 30min

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 48min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 48min).