Weather in Cleveland, Ohio, United States in May
In an average May, Cleveland sees a daily high around 62°F and a low around 50°F, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 62°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 52°F to 72°F |
| Average low | 50°F |
| Typical low range | 42°F to 58°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 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
82°F
2018-05-28
Lowest
43°F
2023-05-02
Low
Highest
70°F
2018-05-29
Lowest
32°F
2020-05-09
Feels-like
Highest
87°F
2018-05-28
Lowest
20°F
2020-05-09
Humidity
Highest
17.8 g/m³
1991-05-31
Lowest
4.2 g/m³
2020-05-09
Wind
Highest
37 mph
1997-05-01
Lowest
3 mph
1988-05-20
Precip
Wettest
7.20 in
1989
Driest
1.18 in
1993
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