Weather in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States in May
In an average May, Cincinnati sees a daily high around 73°F and a low around 52°F, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 73°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 62°F to 83°F |
| Average low | 52°F |
| Typical low range | 41°F to 63°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.20 in |
May records
The most extreme May on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total May accumulation.
High
Highest
91°F
1988-05-31
Lowest
47°F
1989-05-06
Low
Highest
71°F
1991-05-30
Lowest
26°F
2020-05-09
Feels-like
Highest
111°F
2006-05-28
Lowest
18°F
2020-05-09
Humidity
Highest
20.7 g/m³
1991-05-30
Lowest
4.1 g/m³
2020-05-09
Wind
Highest
17 mph
1983-05-22
Lowest
3 mph
2011-05-18
Precip
Wettest
10.83 in
1996
Driest
0.88 in
2007
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