May weather forecastLorain, OH
May
Weather in May
May witnesses a drastic change in Lorain weather, progressing towards the warm cusp of summer with temperatures swinging from 50.7°F (10.4°C) to 60.6°F (15.9°C). As the canopy of spring descends, one can observe longer daylight hours offering an extra dose of sunshine. Rain showers persist but the heightened temperature inhibits any snowfall. The slightly unstable atmospheric pressure in May hints towards the season's transformation. The city sees a drop in wind speed compared to the previous month.Temperature
May brings a rise in the average high-temperature, transitioning from April's frosty 49.8°F (9.9°C) to a mild 60.6°F (15.9°C). May's average low-temperature reading settles at a cool 50.7°F (10.4°C).Humidity
In Lorain, the average relative humidity in May is 80%.Rainfall
In May, the rain falls for 17.8 days. Throughout May, 3.94" (100mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Lorain, during the entire year, the rain falls for 168.5 days and collects up to 34.37" (873mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
May through October are months without snowfall in Lorain.Daylight
In Lorain, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 32min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:24 am and sunset at 8:26 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:57 am and sunset at 8:55 pm EDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May in Lorain is 9.1h.UV index
In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: A typical high UV index of 5 in May suggests the following recommendations:
Take precautions - Protection against skin and eye damage is obliged. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. Outfit yourself in sun-safe attire, like long sleeves, pants, a hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Lorain, OH
- Average high temperature in May: 60.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.3°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 50.7°F
The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (67.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.1°F).
Average pressure in May
Lorain, OH
- Average pressure in May: 29.98"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Lorain, OH
- Average wind speed in May: 9.1mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, November and December (12.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.8mph).
Average humidity in May
Lorain, OH
- Average humidity in May: 80%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (84%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are October and November (75%).
Average rainfall in May
Lorain, OH
- Average rainfall in May: 3.94"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.49").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.93").
Average rainfall days in May
Lorain, OH
- Average rainfall days in May: 17.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.8 days).
Average snowfall in May
Lorain, OH
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.7").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Lorain, OH
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Lorain, 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 12min).
- Average sunshine in May: 9h and 6min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in May
Lorain, OH
- Average sunshine days in May: 11.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (12.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (8.8 days).
Average UV index in May
Lorain, OH
- Average UV index in May: 5
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in May
Lorain, OH
- Average cloud cover in May: 39
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 71).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 27).
Average visibility in May
Lorain, OH
- Average visibility in May: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (5mi).
