Weather in Cleveland in May
In an average May, Cleveland sees a daily high around 70°F and a low around 51°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 70°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 57°F to 83°F |
| Average low | 51°F |
| Typical low range | 41°F to 63°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
May records
The most extreme May on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total May accumulation.
High
Highest
92°F
2012-05-28
Lowest
43°F
2023-05-02
Low
Highest
75°F
2017-05-18
Lowest
30°F
2020-05-09
Feels-like
Highest
108°F
2012-05-28
Lowest
18°F
2020-05-09
Humidity
Highest
19.2 g/m³
1991-05-29
Lowest
3.3 g/m³
2020-05-09
Wind
Highest
24 mph
2010-05-08
Lowest
4 mph
2010-05-23
Gust
Highest
58 mph
2010-05-08
Lowest
10 mph
2021-05-15
Precip
Wettest
8.04 in
1997
Driest
1.75 in
2023
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