May Weather in Cleveland

Last updated: March 2, 2024

The weather in Cleveland, United States, during May is characterized by an average temperature of 20°C (69°F). Highs can soar to 31°C (89°F), while lows may dip to 8°C (46°F). Typically, the humidity level in Cleveland throughout May hovers around 85%.

8°C (46°F)

Minimum temperature

20°C (69°F)

Average temperature

31°C (89°F)

Maximum temperature

85%

Humidity

Precipitation and Sunshine hours

In May, Cleveland averages 131 mm (5.1 inches) of rainfall, typically over the course of 11 rainy days. The month enjoys an average of 13 hours 58 minutes of daylight, with the sun shining for approximately 9 hours 39 minutes each day. Additionally, there is a 34% probability of sunny days during this period.

131 mm (5.1 inches)

Precipitation

11 rainy days

Rainy days

9 hours 39 minutes

Sunshine hours

34%

Chance of sun

UV Index

In May, the UV Index in Cleveland reaches a maximum of 11, indicating a level of Extreme exposure. The most intense UV radiation typically occurs between 13:00 and 15:00, during which unprotected skin may burn in as little as 10 minutes.

Average solar exposure data for the current time of the year. Actual values may vary and depend on many factors, such as cloud cover, vegetation cover, surface type, etc.
  07:00 08:00 09:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 13:00 14:00 15:00 16:00 17:00 18:00 19:00
UVI 1 1 3 5 8 10 11 11 9 7 4 2 1
Exposure Low Moderate VeryHigh Extreme VeryHigh High Moderate Low
Time to burn 45 min 30 min 15 min 10 min 15 min 25 min 30 min 45 min

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