Weather in Columbus, Ohio, United States in May
In an average May, Columbus sees a daily high around 71°F and a low around 50°F, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 71°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 60°F to 80°F |
| Average low | 50°F |
| Typical low range | 39°F to 61°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
90°F
1988-05-31
Lowest
45°F
2023-05-01
Low
Highest
71°F
1991-05-31
Lowest
25°F
2020-05-09
Feels-like
Highest
103°F
2011-05-30
Lowest
12°F
2020-05-09
Humidity
Highest
19.5 g/m³
2018-05-31
Lowest
4.0 g/m³
2020-05-09
Wind
Highest
35 mph
1983-05-22
Lowest
4 mph
2017-05-09
Precip
Wettest
7.99 in
1990
Driest
1.39 in
1999
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