Contents
- Weather in May
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in May
- Average pressure in May
- Average wind speed in May
- Average humidity in May
- Average rainfall in May
- Average rainfall days in May
- Average snowfall in May
- Average snowfall days in May
- Average daylight in May
- Average sunshine in May
- Average sunshine days in May
- Average UV index in May
- Average cloud cover in May
- Average visibility in May
Weather in May
Temperature
Bethel's May weather is characterized by a distinct upsurge in high-temperatures, soaring from April's wintry 35.1°F (1.7°C) to a cool 51.6°F (10.9°C). In May, Bethel reports a consistent average low-temperature of 37.9°F (3.3°C) during the nights.Humidity
In Bethel, the average relative humidity in May is 68%.Rainfall
In May, the rain falls for 13.7 days. Throughout May, 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 129.5 rainfall days, and 16.46" (418mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, September through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 2.7 snowfall days, in May, Bethel aggregates 0.35" (9mm) of snow. In Bethel, during the entire year, snow falls for 74.8 days and aggregates up to 22.91" (582mm) of snow.Daylight
The average length of the day in May is 17h and 26min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 10:50 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:27 am and sunset at 12:02 am AKDT.
Sunshine
With an average of 8.1h of sunshine, May has the most sunshine of the year in Bethel.UV index
The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: The daily high UV index of 3 in May translates into this advice:
Adopt protective measures - It is advised to guard against sun damage. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in May
Bethel, AK
- Average high temperature in May: 51.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (62.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (12.2°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 37.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (49.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (3.7°F).
Average pressure in May
Bethel, AK
- Average pressure in May: 29.89"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (29.92"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (29.64"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Bethel, AK
- Average wind speed in May: 9.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (12.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.5mph).
Average humidity in May
Bethel, AK
- Average humidity in May: 68%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February and March (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (65%).
Average rainfall in May
Bethel, AK
- Average rainfall in May: 1.14"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.09").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and April (0.91").
Average rainfall days in May
Bethel, AK
- Average rainfall days in May: 13.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (19.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is March (4.4 days).
Average snowfall in May
Bethel, AK
- Average snowfall in May: 0.35"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.96").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Bethel, AK
- Average snowfall days in May: 2.7 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (12.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Bethel, AK
- Average daylight in May: 17h and 2min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 19h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 5h and 48min).
- Average sunshine in May: 8h and 1min
The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 8h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 2h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in May
Bethel, AK
- Average sunshine days in May: 14.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is March (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (8.6 days).
Average UV index in May
Bethel, AK
- Average UV index in May: 3
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 3).
The months with the lowest UV index are February, March and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in May
Bethel, AK
- Average cloud cover in May: 57
The months with the most cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 67).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 54).
Average visibility in May
Bethel, AK
- Average visibility in May: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August, September, October and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April and November (5mi).
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