May Weather in Columbus

Last updated: March 2, 2024

The weather in Columbus, United States, during May is characterized by an average temperature of 25°C (77°F). Highs can soar to 36°C (97°F), while lows may dip to 10°C (51°F). Typically, the humidity level in Columbus throughout May hovers around 42%.

10°C (51°F)

Minimum temperature

25°C (77°F)

Average temperature

36°C (97°F)

Maximum temperature

42%

Humidity

Precipitation and Sunshine hours

In May, Columbus averages 4 mm (0.1 inches) of rainfall, typically over the course of 1 rainy days. The month enjoys an average of 13 hours 47 minutes of daylight, with the sun shining for approximately 11 hours 53 minutes each day. Additionally, there is a 84% probability of sunny days during this period.

4 mm (0.1 inches)

Precipitation

1 rainy days

Rainy days

11 hours 53 minutes

Sunshine hours

84%

Chance of sun

UV Index

In May, the UV Index in Columbus reaches a maximum of 13, 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 2 4 7 10 12 13 12 10 7 4 2 1
Exposure Low Moderate High VeryHigh Extreme VeryHigh High Moderate Low
Time to burn 45 min 30 min 25 min 15 min 10 min 15 min 25 min 30 min 45 min

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