May weather forecastKettering, OH
May
Weather in May
May welcomes warmer weather in Kettering with a high temperature soaring to 71.4°F (21.9°C). The sun continues to bathe the city in its warmth for an impressive 8.9 hours per day. The remnants of April's moisture still linger, leading to an increase in relative humidity, and along with the increase in temperature results in May having the maximum rainfall among the months listed. Digging out their summer wardrobe, residents prepare for hot sunny days and outdoor activities. The increased pressure, now standing at 29.98" (761mm), also signals the full arrival of summer.Temperature
May's onset witnesses a shift in the average high-temperature, moving from a refreshing 61.3°F (16.3°C) in April to a pleasant 71.4°F (21.9°C). Kettering's nighttime temperature in May falls to an average of 54.7°F (12.6°C).Humidity
In May, the average relative humidity is 80%.Rainfall
The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 18.5 days and typically aggregates up to 3.15" (80mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
In Kettering, Ohio, snow does not fall in May through October.Daylight
In Kettering, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 23min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 8:31 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 6:10 am and sunset at 8:58 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In Kettering, the average sunshine in May is 8.9h.UV index
In Kettering, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: The maximum UV index of 5 during May leads to these instructions:
Put precautions into practice - Guidance to elude sunburn is provided. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Take heed! The reflection of snow can intensify the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Kettering, OH
- Average high temperature in May: 71.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.6°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 54.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.7°F).
Average pressure in May
Kettering, OH
- Average pressure in May: 29.98"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Kettering, OH
- Average wind speed in May: 7.8mph
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 (5.7mph).
Average humidity in May
Kettering, OH
- Average humidity in May: 80%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February and December (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (74%).
Average rainfall in May
Kettering, OH
- Average rainfall in May: 3.15"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.15").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (1.54").
Average rainfall days in May
Kettering, OH
- Average rainfall days in May: 18.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8 days).
Average snowfall in May
Kettering, OH
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (2.44").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Kettering, OH
- 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).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Kettering, OH
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 24min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).
- Average sunshine in May: 8h and 54min
The months with the most sunshine are June and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in May
Kettering, OH
- Average sunshine days in May: 9.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.8 days).
Average UV index in May
Kettering, OH
- Average UV index in May: 5
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
Kettering, OH
- Average cloud cover in May: 40
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in May
Kettering, OH
- 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).
