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
The onset of May brings a clear temperature shift, with the average high-temperature escalating from a subzero cold 31.3°F (-0.4°C) in April to a refreshing 57.2°F (14°C). The average temperature during May nights is registered at a wintry 37.9°F (3.3°C).Humidity
In May, the average relative humidity is 62%.Rainfall
In Central, Alaska, in May, it is raining for 8.7 days, with typically 0.51" (13mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 82.8 rainfall days, and 7.17" (182mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 3.5 snowfall days, in May, Central aggregates 0.75" (19mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 102.7 snowfall days, and 21.34" (542mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Central, the average length of the day in May is 19h and 11min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 4:55 am and sunset at 10:16 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 3:02 am and sunset at 12:11 am AKDT.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine is 11.5h.UV index
In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: A daily maximum UV index of 4 in May translates into the following instructions:
Take necessary precautions - Protection from skin and eye injury is mandatory. The Sun's UV radiation is especially harmful around midday, so reduce exposure and stay safe. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in May
Central, AK
- Average high temperature in May: 57.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (72.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-6°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 37.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (51.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-18.9°F).
Average pressure in May
Central, AK
- Average pressure in May: 29.9"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.02"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (29.78"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Central, AK
- Average wind speed in May: 4.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (4.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are January and December (2.7mph).
Average humidity in May
Central, AK
- Average humidity in May: 62%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February and March (96%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (49%).
Average rainfall in May
Central, AK
- Average rainfall in May: 0.51"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.24").
Average rainfall days in May
Central, AK
- Average rainfall days in May: 8.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (14.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.9 days).
Average snowfall in May
Central, AK
- Average snowfall in May: 0.75"
The month with the highest snowfall is November (4.02").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Central, AK
- Average snowfall days in May: 3.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (18.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Central, AK
- Average daylight in May: 19h and 1min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 22h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 3h and 30min).
- Average sunshine in May: 11h and 3min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 12h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 1h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in May
Central, AK
- Average sunshine days in May: 17.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (8.5 days).
Average UV index in May
Central, AK
- Average UV index in May: 4
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in May
Central, AK
- Average cloud cover in May: 43
The month with the most cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 72).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 33).
Average visibility in May
Central, AK
- Average visibility in May: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August and September (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April and December (2mi).
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