Weather in Cleveland in May
In an average May, Cleveland sees a daily high around 68°F and a low around 53°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 68°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 56°F to 80°F |
| Average low | 53°F |
| Typical low range | 44°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
93°F
2012-05-28
Lowest
44°F
2023-05-02
Low
Highest
75°F
1991-05-29
Lowest
33°F
2020-05-09
Feels-like
Highest
108°F
2012-05-28
Lowest
21°F
2020-05-09
Humidity
Highest
20.0 g/m³
1991-05-29
Lowest
3.6 g/m³
2020-05-09
Wind
Highest
31 mph
1989-05-26
Lowest
4 mph
2020-05-23
Gust
Highest
58 mph
2010-05-08
Lowest
10 mph
2020-05-23
Precip
Wettest
6.84 in
1997
Driest
1.64 in
2007
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