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
May's arrival brings a temperature shift, moving from a subzero cold 27.3°F (-2.6°C) in April to an icy 38.5°F (3.6°C). Cape Nome's average nighttime temperature in May modestly descends to 32.4°F (0.2°C).Humidity
In May, the average relative humidity is 82%.Rainfall
The month with the least rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 7.4 days and typically collects 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 4.2 snowfall days, in May, Cape Nome aggregates 0.94" (24mm) of snow. In Cape Nome, during the entire year, snow falls for 65.1 days and aggregates up to 25" (635mm) of snow.Daylight
In Cape Nome, the average length of the day in May is 18h and 40min.On the first day of May in Cape Nome, Alaska, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 11:28 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 4:48 am and sunset at 1:07 am AKDT.
Sunshine
With an average of 7.2h of sunshine, May has the most sunshine of the year.UV index
May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The maximum UV index of 3 during May translates into these guidelines:
Make use of precautions - Shielding skin and eyes from injury is a requirement. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in May
Cape Nome, AK
- Average high temperature in May: 38.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (54.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (10.4°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 32.4°F
The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (48.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (2.7°F).
Average pressure in May
Cape Nome, AK
- Average pressure in May: 29.94"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (29.94"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is October (29.7"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Cape Nome, AK
- Average wind speed in May: 8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is November (13.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (8mph).
Average humidity in May
Cape Nome, AK
- Average humidity in May: 82%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February and March (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (76%).
Average rainfall in May
Cape Nome, AK
- Average rainfall in May: 0.71"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.2").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is May (0.71").
Average rainfall days in May
Cape Nome, AK
- Average rainfall days in May: 7.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (15.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.3 days).
Average snowfall in May
Cape Nome, AK
- Average snowfall in May: 0.94"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (5.08").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Cape Nome, AK
- Average snowfall days in May: 4.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (11.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Cape Nome, AK
- Average daylight in May: 18h and 4min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 21h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 4h and 12min).
- Average sunshine in May: 7h and 1min
The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 7h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 0h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in May
Cape Nome, AK
- Average sunshine days in May: 19.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is March (20.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (13.6 days).
Average UV index in May
Cape Nome, 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 January, October, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in May
Cape Nome, AK
- Average cloud cover in May: 51
The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 60).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 47).
Average visibility in May
Cape Nome, AK
- Average visibility in May: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April and December (5mi).
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