May weather forecast
Chandalar, AK

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a cold month in Chandalar, Alaska, with temperature in the range of an average low of 24.3°F (-4.3°C) and an average high of 38.7°F (3.7°C).

Temperature

As May arrives, Chandalar's weather displays a notable increase in high-temperatures, climbing from April's freezing cold 22.5°F (-5.3°C) to a cold 38.7°F (3.7°C). Nighttime temperatures in Chandalar consistently average a freezing cold 24.3°F (-4.3°C) during May.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 86%.

Rainfall

In Chandalar, during May, the rain falls for 9.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Chandalar, there are 86.2 rainfall days, and 13.66" (347mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through December. In May, it is snowing for 11.5 days. Throughout May, 4.57" (116mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 130.7 snowfall days, and 48.66" (1236mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the longest days is May, with an average of 18h and 12min of daylight.

Sunshine

In Chandalar, the average sunshine in May is 5.6h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 3 during May morphs into the following directions:
Put precautions into practice - Ensuring skin and eye safety is a necessity. Sun's radiation is most powerful around mid-day, so it's best to limit outdoor activities during this time. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.

Frequently asked questions

Is it cold during May?

In Chandalar, in May, the average high-temperature is 38.7°F (3.7°C), and the average low-temperature is 24.3°F (-4.3°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

The average relative humidity in May is 86%.

How much does it rain in May?

In Chandalar, in May, it is raining for 9.8 days, with typically 1.18" (30mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in May in Chandalar?

In Chandalar, during May, snow falls for 11.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.57" (116mm) of snow.

When are the longest days?

May has the longest days of the year, with an average of 18h and 12min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Chandalar have in May?

In Chandalar, the average day length in May is 18h and 14min.

How many hours of sunshine does Chandalar have in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 5.6h.

How high is the UV index in May in Chandalar?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Chandalar, AK

Average temperature in May - Chandalar, AK
  • Average high temperature in May: 38.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (60.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-4°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 24.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (44.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-15.7°F).

Average pressure in May
Chandalar, AK

Average pressure in May - Chandalar, AK
  • Average pressure in May: 29.95"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.03"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (29.8"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Chandalar, AK

Average wind speed in May - Chandalar, AK
  • Average wind speed in May: 4.9mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and June (5.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (4.5mph).

Average humidity in May
Chandalar, AK

Average humidity in May - Chandalar, AK
  • Average humidity in May: 86%

The month with the highest relative humidity is April (93%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (59%).

Average rainfall in May
Chandalar, AK

Average rainfall in May - Chandalar, AK
  • Average rainfall in May: 1.18"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.36").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.39").

Average rainfall days in May
Chandalar, AK

Average rainfall days in May - Chandalar, AK
  • Average rainfall days in May: 9.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (0.7 days).

Average snowfall in May
Chandalar, AK

Average snowfall in May - Chandalar, AK
  • Average snowfall in May: 4.57"

The month with the highest snowfall is October (9.09").
The month with the least snowfall is July (0.12").

Average snowfall days in May
Chandalar, AK

Average snowfall days in May - Chandalar, AK
  • Average snowfall days in May: 11.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is October (19.4 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is July (0.2 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Chandalar, AK

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Chandalar, AK
  • Average daylight in May: 18h and 1min

The month with the longest days is May (Average daylight: 18h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 0h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 5h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 8h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 0h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in May
Chandalar, AK

Average sunshine days in May - Chandalar, AK
  • Average sunshine days in May: 11.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (19.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (9.3 days).

Average UV index in May
Chandalar, AK

Average UV index in May - Chandalar, AK
  • Average UV index in May: 3

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are March, April, September, October, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in May
Chandalar, AK

Average cloud cover in May - Chandalar, AK
  • Average cloud cover in May: 61

The month with the most cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 69).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 44).

Average visibility in May
Chandalar, AK

Average visibility in May - Chandalar, AK
  • Average visibility in May: 4mi

The months with the highest visibility are June, July and August (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is April (3mi).

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