Weather in Cincinnati in May
In an average May, Cincinnati sees a daily high around 74°F and a low around 56°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 74°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 63°F to 85°F |
| Average low | 56°F |
| Typical low range | 45°F to 66°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.20 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
2012-05-27
Lowest
49°F
2023-05-01
Low
Highest
74°F
2018-05-30
Lowest
33°F
2020-05-09
Feels-like
Highest
112°F
1991-05-28
Lowest
23°F
2020-05-09
Humidity
Highest
21.1 g/m³
1991-05-30
Lowest
3.1 g/m³
2020-05-09
Wind
Highest
20 mph
2021-05-09
Lowest
3 mph
1988-05-29
Gust
Highest
54 mph
1997-05-03
Lowest
9 mph
2015-05-06
Precip
Wettest
10.13 in
1996
Driest
1.68 in
2023
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