May weather forecast
Bowling Green, OH

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is an agreeable month in Bowling Green, Ohio, with temperature in the range of an average high of 69.8°F (21°C) and an average low of 52.7°F (11.5°C).

Temperature

Bowling Green's weather in May presents a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from a mild 57.4°F (14.1°C) in April to an agreeable 69.8°F (21°C). Bowling Green encounters a steady low-temperature average of 52.7°F (11.5°C) throughout the month of May.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May in Bowling Green is 76%.

Rainfall

In Bowling Green, in May, it is raining for 18.8 days, with typically 2.91" (74mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Bowling Green, there are 168.9 rainfall days, and 27.95" (710mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Bowling Green are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows in Bowling Green. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Bowling Green aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow. In Bowling Green, during the entire year, snow falls for 52.5 days and aggregates up to 15.39" (391mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Bowling Green, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 32min.
On the first day of May in Bowling Green, sunrise is at 6:30 am and sunset at 8:32 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:03 am and sunset at 9:01 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine in Bowling Green is 8.7h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 5 during May translates into these guidelines:
Ensure safety - Imperative it is to shield skin and eyes from damage. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Bowling Green in May?

In May, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Bowling Green, Ohio, are 69.8°F (21°C) and 52.7°F (11.5°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in May in Bowling Green?

The average relative humidity in May in Bowling Green is 76%.

How much does it rain in Bowling Green in May?

In Bowling Green, in May, it is raining for 18.8 days, with typically 2.91" (74mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows in Bowling Green?

May is the last month it regularly snows in Bowling Green, Ohio. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Bowling Green aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Bowling Green have in May?

In Bowling Green, Ohio, the average day length in May is 14h and 32min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May in Bowling Green?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:30 am and sunset at 8:32 pm. On the last day of the month, in Bowling Green, Ohio, sunrise is at 6:03 am and sunset at 9:01 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Bowling Green have in May?

The average sunshine duration in May is 8.7h.

What is the UV index reading in May in Bowling Green?

In Bowling Green, Ohio, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Bowling Green, OH

Average temperature in May - Bowling Green, OH
  • Average high temperature in May: 69.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 52.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.4°F).

Average pressure in May
Bowling Green, OH

Average pressure in May - Bowling Green, OH
  • Average pressure in May: 29.98"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Bowling Green, OH

Average wind speed in May - Bowling Green, OH
  • Average wind speed in May: 8.1mph

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

Average humidity in May
Bowling Green, OH

Average humidity in May - Bowling Green, OH
  • Average humidity in May: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (74%).

Average rainfall in May
Bowling Green, OH

Average rainfall in May - Bowling Green, OH
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.91"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.65").

Average rainfall days in May
Bowling Green, OH

Average rainfall days in May - Bowling Green, OH
  • Average rainfall days in May: 18.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.1 days).

Average snowfall in May
Bowling Green, OH

Average snowfall in May - Bowling Green, OH
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.04"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.21").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Bowling Green, OH

Average snowfall days in May - Bowling Green, OH
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Bowling Green, OH

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Bowling Green, OH
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in May
Bowling Green, OH

Average sunshine days in May - Bowling Green, OH
  • Average sunshine days in May: 9.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (15.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (8.8 days).

Average UV index in May
Bowling Green, OH

Average UV index in May - Bowling Green, OH
  • Average UV index in May: 5

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

Average cloud cover in May
Bowling Green, OH

Average cloud cover in May - Bowling Green, OH
  • Average cloud cover in May: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 65).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in May
Bowling Green, OH

Average visibility in May - Bowling Green, OH
  • Average visibility in May: 6mi

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

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