May weather forecast
Ashland, IN

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Ashland, is an agreeable month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 71.2°F (21.8°C) and 54.7°F (12.6°C).

Temperature

May's arrival brings a temperature shift, moving from a mild 60.4°F (15.8°C) in April to an agreeable 71.2°F (21.8°C). An average low-temperature of 54.7°F (12.6°C) is observed during May nights.

Humidity

In Ashland, the average relative humidity in May is 80%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 19.7 days and typically aggregates up to 3.9" (99mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

May through September are months without snowfall.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Ashland is 14h and 24min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 8:36 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 6:14 am and sunset at 9:03 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine in Ashland is 8.6h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are May through July, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 6 during May translates into these guidelines:
Employ safeguards and advocate sun safety protocols. Shielding against skin and eye damage is crucial. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation. Limit direct exposure to the Sun during these hours. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures in Ashland?

In May, in Ashland, the average high-temperature is 71.2°F (21.8°C), and the average low-temperature is 54.7°F (12.6°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Ashland?

In May, the average relative humidity in Ashland is 80%.

What is the wettest month in Ashland?

May is the month with the most rainfall in Ashland, Indiana. Rain falls for 19.7 days and accumulates 3.9" (99mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in May in Ashland?

In Ashland, Indiana, during May, the rain falls for 19.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.9" (99mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow in Ashland?

May through September are months without snowfall in Ashland.

Does it snow in Ashland in May?

In May, it doesn't snow. April is the latest month when it typically snows.

How many hours of daylight does Ashland have in May?

In May, the average day length in Ashland, Indiana, is 14h and 24min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May in Ashland?

On the first day of May in Ashland, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 8:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:14 am and sunset at 9:03 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Ashland?

The average sunshine duration in May in Ashland is 8.6h.

What are the months with the highest UV index in Ashland?

May through July, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Ashland, Indiana.

What is the UV index reading in May in Ashland?

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Ashland, IN

Average temperature in May - Ashland, IN
  • Average high temperature in May: 71.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 54.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.5°F).

Average pressure in May
Ashland, IN

Average pressure in May - Ashland, IN
  • Average pressure in May: 29.97"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Ashland, IN

Average wind speed in May - Ashland, IN
  • Average wind speed in May: 8.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6mph).

Average humidity in May
Ashland, IN

Average humidity in May - Ashland, IN
  • Average humidity in May: 80%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (74%).

Average rainfall in May
Ashland, IN

Average rainfall in May - Ashland, IN
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.9"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.9").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.85").

Average rainfall days in May
Ashland, IN

Average rainfall days in May - Ashland, IN
  • Average rainfall days in May: 19.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.8 days).

Average snowfall in May
Ashland, IN

Average snowfall in May - Ashland, IN
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.31").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Ashland, IN

Average snowfall days in May - Ashland, IN
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Ashland, IN

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Ashland, IN
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in May
Ashland, IN

Average sunshine days in May - Ashland, IN
  • Average sunshine days in May: 9.1 days

The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (16.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.1 days).

Average UV index in May
Ashland, IN

Average UV index in May - Ashland, IN
  • Average UV index in May: 6

The months with the highest UV index are May, June and July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in May
Ashland, IN

Average cloud cover in May - Ashland, IN
  • Average cloud cover in May: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in May
Ashland, IN

Average visibility in May - Ashland, IN
  • Average visibility in May: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, July, August and September (5mi).

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