May weather forecastLower Salem, OH

May

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a warm month in Lower Salem, Ohio, with temperature in the range of an average high of 74.1°F (23.4°C) and an average low of 53.2°F (11.8°C).

Temperature

The arrival of May brings an increase in high-temperatures, moving from a refreshing 63.3°F (17.4°C) in April to a warm 74.1°F (23.4°C). During May, an average low-temperature of 53.2°F (11.8°C) is observed.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity in Lower Salem is 78%.

Rainfall

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 18.3 days and accumulates 3.19" (81mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Lower Salem, snow does not fall in May through September.

Daylight

In Lower Salem, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 22min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 8:19 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:00 am and sunset at 8:46 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Lower Salem, the average sunshine in May is 8.5h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May 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 ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 5 during May, leads to the following recommendations:
Exercise care. People with light skin might get burns in fewer than 30 minutes. The most potent solar radiation is around mid-day, so one should minimize exposure to direct sunlight during this period. For excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck, consider a wide-brim hat.

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature during May is 74.1°F (23.4°C) and the low-temperature is 53.2°F (11.8°C).

In Lower Salem, the average relative humidity in May is 78%.

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 18.3 days and accumulates 3.19" (81mm) of precipitation.

In Lower Salem, during May, the rain falls for 18.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.19" (81mm) of precipitation.

May through September are months without snowfall.

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

In Lower Salem, the average day length in May is 14h and 22min.

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 8:19 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:00 am and sunset at 8:46 pm EDT.

In Lower Salem, the average sunshine duration in May is 8.5h.

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Lower Salem, OH

  • Average high temperature in May: 74.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 53.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.8°F).

Average pressure in May
Lower Salem, OH

  • Average pressure in May: 30"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Lower Salem, OH

  • Average wind speed in May: 5.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (6.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).

Average humidity in May
Lower Salem, OH

  • Average humidity in May: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (83%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June, July and August (76%).

Average rainfall in May
Lower Salem, OH

  • Average rainfall in May: 3.19"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.19").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.46").

Average rainfall days in May
Lower Salem, OH

  • Average rainfall days in May: 18.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.4 days).

Average snowfall in May
Lower Salem, OH

  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.8").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Lower Salem, OH

  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Lower Salem, 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 30min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in May
Lower Salem, OH

  • Average sunshine days in May: 9.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.8 days).

Average UV index in May
Lower Salem, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Lower Salem, OH

  • Average cloud cover in May: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 64).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in May
Lower Salem, OH

  • Average visibility in May: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are April and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October and December (5mi).