May weather forecast
Chitina, AK

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a frosty month in Chitina, Alaska, with an average temperature varying between 43°F (6.1°C) and 29.5°F (-1.4°C).

Temperature

In Chitina, the average high-temperature in May increases from a freezing cold 29.8°F (-1.2°C) in April to a frosty 43°F (6.1°C). The low-temperature averages to a subzero cold 29.5°F (-1.4°C) during the nights of May.

Humidity

In Chitina, the average relative humidity in May is 71%.

Rainfall

In Chitina, in May, it is raining for 12.4 days, with typically 0.83" (21mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Chitina, during the entire year, the rain falls for 151.8 days and collects up to 14.88" (378mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, September through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 3.2 snowfall days, in May, Chitina aggregates 0.91" (23mm) of snow. In Chitina, during the entire year, snow falls for 95.3 days and aggregates up to 44.02" (1118mm) of snow.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 17h and 38min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:23 am and sunset at 9:45 pm. On the last day of May, in Chitina, Alaska, sunrise is at 4:10 am and sunset at 11:00 pm AKDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 11.8h.

UV index

In Chitina, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 2 in May translates into the following instructions:
Most individuals face no significant issues with extended sun exposure, but it is always essential to protect children, babies, and those with sensitive skin. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in May?

In Chitina, 43°F (6.1°C) is the average high-temperature and 29.5°F (-1.4°C) is the average low-temperature during May.

What is the average humidity in May in Chitina?

The average relative humidity in May is 71%.

How much does it rain in May?

In Chitina, in May, during 12.4 rainfall days, 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 3.2 snowfall days, in May, Chitina aggregates 0.91" (23mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May?

In Chitina, the average day length in May is 17h and 38min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:23 am and sunset at 9:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 4:10 am and sunset at 11:00 pm AKDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

In Chitina, the average sunshine duration in May is 11.8h.

What is the UV index reading in May?

In Chitina, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Chitina, AK

Average temperature in May - Chitina, AK
  • Average high temperature in May: 43°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (56.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (13.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 29.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (43.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (1°F).

Average pressure in May
Chitina, AK

Average pressure in May - Chitina, AK
  • Average pressure in May: 29.94"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (29.96"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (29.76"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Chitina, AK

Average wind speed in May - Chitina, AK
  • Average wind speed in May: 4mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and November (5.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.9mph).

Average humidity in May
Chitina, AK

Average humidity in May - Chitina, AK
  • Average humidity in May: 71%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, March, April and December (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (66%).

Average rainfall in May
Chitina, AK

Average rainfall in May - Chitina, AK
  • Average rainfall in May: 0.83"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is September (1.69").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (0.71").

Average rainfall days in May
Chitina, AK

Average rainfall days in May - Chitina, AK
  • Average rainfall days in May: 12.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (18.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.4 days).

Average snowfall in May
Chitina, AK

Average snowfall in May - Chitina, AK
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.91"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (9.37").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Chitina, AK

Average snowfall days in May - Chitina, AK
  • Average snowfall days in May: 3.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (17.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Chitina, AK
  • Average daylight in May: 17h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 19h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 5h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 11h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 14h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in May
Chitina, AK

Average sunshine days in May - Chitina, AK
  • Average sunshine days in May: 14.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (15.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (9.7 days).

Average UV index in May
Chitina, AK

Average UV index in May - Chitina, AK
  • Average UV index in May: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 3).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in May
Chitina, AK

Average cloud cover in May - Chitina, AK
  • Average cloud cover in May: 35

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 41).
The months with the least cloud cover are March, May and June (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in May
Chitina, AK

Average visibility in May - Chitina, AK
  • Average visibility in May: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August, September and October (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, November and December (5mi).

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