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Boardman Weather in May

Boardman in May

The short of it: Boardman in May averages a high of 23 °C (73 °F) and a low of 9 °C (48 °F), with 92 mm (3.6 in) of rain and about 14 h 27 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are May and September. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 73° · low 48° · rain 3.6 in. · daylight 14 h 27 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: May & September

Thirty years of records give Boardman an average May high of 73°, a low of 48° and some 3.6 in. of rain. Highs rise 11° against April, to near 73°; nights run about 48°. Wet spells are common — about 3.6 in., the 5th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 14 h 27 min in mid-May, 72 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack light clothes and a jacket for the evening, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates May 3 of 5 for a visit; it is the best month of the year to come.

Against its neighbours, Boardman runs warmer than most and wetter than most in May. Youngstown, 5 mi to the N, is 1° warmer by day.

May in Boardman, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th wettest of 12
Versus April
11° warmer, 0.1 in. less rain
Versus June
8° colder
Day–night spread
25°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
14 h 27 min
Average wind
8 mph

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
YoungstownOhio5 mi N74°48°3.6 in.
AustintownOhio8 mi NW72°47°3.6 in.
NilesOhio12 mi NNW73°48°3.5 in.
New CastlePennsylvania17 mi E73°47°3.5 in.
WarrenOhio17 mi NNW73°48°3.5 in.
SharonPennsylvania17 mi NNE73°47°3.6 in.
HermitagePennsylvania18 mi NE72°47°3.6 in.
AllianceOhio24 mi WSW72°48°3.9 in.

The Almanac · Boardman Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
May
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Highs rise 11° against April, to near 73°; nights run about 48°. Wet spells are common — about 3.6 in., the 5th wettest month.

Climate of Boardman by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January36°19°2.6 in.10 mph9 h 32 min✦
February39°20°2.1 in.9 mph10 h 34 min✦
March49°28°3.0 in.9 mph11 h 49 min✦
April62°38°3.7 in.9 mph13 h 15 min✦✦✦
May73°48°3.6 in.8 mph14 h 27 min✦✦✦
June81°57°4.3 in.7 mph15 h 7 min✦✦✦
July85°60°4.2 in.6 mph14 h 51 min✦✦
August83°59°3.5 in.6 mph13 h 48 min✦✦✦
September77°52°3.8 in.6 mph12 h 24 min✦✦✦
October65°42°3.0 in.7 mph11 h 1 min✦✦✦
November51°32°2.8 in.8 mph9 h 49 min✦✦✦
December40°25°2.9 in.9 mph9 h 14 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Boardman in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Boardman in May?

Days average 23 °C (73 °F) and nights 9 °C (48 °F), with about 92 mm (3.6 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 11° against April, to near 73°; nights run about 48°. Wet spells are common — about 3.6 in., the 5th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Boardman?

The Almanac gives May 3 of 5 (fair). It is the best month of the year to visit.

How long are the days in Boardman in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 14 h 27 min. The days are lengthening — from 9 h 14 min in December to 15 h 7 min in June.

Does it snow in Boardman in May?

Hardly — May nights average 9 °C (48 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Boardman in May?

Light clothes and a jacket for the evening, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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