May weather forecast
Ottawa, OH

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Ottawa, is an agreeable month, with an average temperature ranging between min 53.6°F (12°C) and max 70.3°F (21.3°C).

Temperature

As Ottawa welcomes May, the average high-temperature sees a rise, transitioning from a mild 58.6°F (14.8°C) in April to a pleasant 70.3°F (21.3°C). Ottawa's average low-temperature in the month of May is recorded at a cool 53.6°F (12°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 77%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 18.3 days and typically aggregates up to 3.15" (80mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Ottawa, Ohio, are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows in Ottawa. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Ottawa aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow. In Ottawa, during the entire year, snow falls for 50.5 days and aggregates up to 13.66" (347mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Ottawa is 14h and 30min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 8:33 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:06 am and sunset at 9:01 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May in Ottawa is 8.6h.

UV index

In Ottawa, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 5 during May translates into the following directions:
Be vigilant - Preventing sunburn is recommended. It's recommended to limit sun exposure when its radiation is at its peak during midday. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature in Ottawa?

During May, Ottawa experiences an average high-temperature of 70.3°F (21.3°C) and a low-temperature of 53.6°F (12°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Ottawa?

In May, the average relative humidity is 77%.

What is the rainiest month in Ottawa?

The month with the most rainfall in Ottawa, Ohio, is May, when the rain falls for 18.3 days and typically aggregates up to 3.15" (80mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Ottawa in May?

In Ottawa, in May, during 18.3 rainfall days, 3.15" (80mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the last month it snows in Ottawa?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Ottawa aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Ottawa have in May?

In May, the average day length is 14h and 30min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Ottawa?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 8:33 pm. On the last day of the month, in Ottawa, sunrise is at 6:06 am and sunset at 9:01 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Ottawa?

In Ottawa, Ohio, the average sunshine duration in May is 8.6h.

What is the UV index reading in May in Ottawa?

In Ottawa, Ohio, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Ottawa, OH

Average temperature in May - Ottawa, OH
  • Average high temperature in May: 70.3°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 (31.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 53.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.8°F).

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Average pressure in May
Ottawa, OH

Average pressure in May - Ottawa, OH
  • Average pressure in May: 29.98"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

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Average wind speed in May
Ottawa, OH

Average wind speed in May - Ottawa, OH
  • Average wind speed in May: 8.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6mph).

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Average humidity in May
Ottawa, OH

Average humidity in May - Ottawa, OH
  • Average humidity in May: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (74%).

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Average rainfall in May
Ottawa, OH

Average rainfall in May - Ottawa, 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 February (1.65").

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Average rainfall days in May
Ottawa, OH

Average rainfall days in May - Ottawa, 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 January (7.1 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Ottawa, OH

Average snowfall in May - Ottawa, OH
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.04"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.06").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in May
Ottawa, OH

Average snowfall days in May - Ottawa, OH
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Ottawa, OH
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 3min

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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 18min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Ottawa, OH

Average sunshine days in May - Ottawa, OH
  • Average sunshine days in May: 10.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9.3 days).

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Average UV index in May
Ottawa, OH

Average UV index in May - Ottawa, OH
  • Average UV index in May: 5

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in May
Ottawa, OH

Average cloud cover in May - Ottawa, OH
  • Average cloud cover in May: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 65).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 33).

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Average visibility in May
Ottawa, OH

Average visibility in May - Ottawa, OH
  • Average visibility in May: 6mi

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

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