May Weather in Dayton

Last updated: March 2, 2024

The weather in Dayton, United States, during May is characterized by an average temperature of 21°C (69°F). Highs can soar to 32°C (89°F), while lows may dip to 7°C (45°F). Typically, the humidity level in Dayton throughout May hovers around 83%.

7°C (45°F)

Minimum temperature

21°C (69°F)

Average temperature

32°C (89°F)

Maximum temperature

83%

Humidity

Precipitation and Sunshine hours

In May, Dayton averages 133 mm (5.2 inches) of rainfall, typically over the course of 12 rainy days. The month enjoys an average of 14 hours 2 minutes of daylight, with the sun shining for approximately 9 hours 44 minutes each day. Additionally, there is a 28% probability of sunny days during this period.

133 mm (5.2 inches)

Precipitation

12 rainy days

Rainy days

9 hours 44 minutes

Sunshine hours

28%

Chance of sun

UV Index

In May, the UV Index in Dayton 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 2 5 7 9 11 11 9 7 5 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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