May weather forecast
Ratchford, OH

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Ratchford, is a warm month, with an average temperature ranging between max 74.7°F (23.7°C) and min 54°F (12.2°C).

Temperature

The arrival of May brings an increase in high-temperatures, moving from a refreshing 64°F (17.8°C) in April to a moderately hot 74.7°F (23.7°C). Nighttime temperature dips to a mean of 54°F (12.2°C) during May.

Humidity

In Ratchford, the average relative humidity in May is 78%.

Rainfall

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 19.3 days and accumulates 3.62" (92mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Ratchford, Ohio, snow does not fall in May through September.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 20min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:30 am and sunset at 8:23 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:05 am and sunset at 8:49 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 8.8h.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 6 in May suggests the following recommendations:
Adhere to precautions and respect sun safety doctrines. Avoiding sunburn is vital. Stay out of direct sunlight between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide complete protection. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Jun 17, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures?

In Ratchford, 74.7°F (23.7°C) is the average high-temperature and 54°F (12.2°C) is the average low-temperature during May.

What is the average humidity in May?

In Ratchford, the average relative humidity in May is 78%.

What is the wettest month?

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 19.3 days and accumulates 3.62" (92mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in May?

In Ratchford, in May, during 19.3 rainfall days, 3.62" (92mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow?

May through September are months without snowfall.

Does it snow in May?

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

What is the average length of the day in May?

In May, the average day length in Ratchford is 14h and 20min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:30 am and sunset at 8:23 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:05 am and sunset at 8:49 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 8.8h.

When is the highest UV index?

The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6.

What is the UV index reading in May?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Ratchford is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Ratchford, OH

Average temperature in May - Ratchford, OH
  • Average high temperature in May: 74.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 54°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.4°F).

Average pressure in May
Ratchford, OH

Average pressure in May - Ratchford, OH
  • Average pressure in May: 30"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Ratchford, OH

Average wind speed in May - Ratchford, OH
  • Average wind speed in May: 6.1mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.7mph).

Average humidity in May
Ratchford, OH

Average humidity in May - Ratchford, OH
  • Average humidity in May: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February and December (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (75%).

Average rainfall in May
Ratchford, OH

Average rainfall in May - Ratchford, OH
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.62"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.62").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (1.97").

Average rainfall days in May
Ratchford, OH

Average rainfall days in May - Ratchford, OH
  • Average rainfall days in May: 19.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.8 days).

Average snowfall in May
Ratchford, OH

Average snowfall in May - Ratchford, OH
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.39").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Ratchford, OH

Average snowfall days in May - Ratchford, OH
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Ratchford, OH

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Ratchford, OH
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in May
Ratchford, OH

Average sunshine days in May - Ratchford, OH
  • Average sunshine days in May: 9.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.8 days).

Average UV index in May
Ratchford, OH

Average UV index in May - Ratchford, OH
  • Average UV index in May: 6

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Ratchford, OH

Average cloud cover in May - Ratchford, OH
  • Average cloud cover in May: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in May
Ratchford, OH

Average visibility in May - Ratchford, OH
  • Average visibility in May: 5mi

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

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