May weather forecast
Cold Bay, AK

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Cold Bay, is also an icy month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 41.9°F (5.5°C) and an average low of 37.9°F (3.3°C).

Temperature

Cold Bay notes an average high-temperature of a still wintry 41.9°F (5.5°C) in May, displaying minor variation from April. Cold Bay maintains an average of approximately a still cold 37.9°F (3.3°C) during May nights, with only a minimal decrease from the daytime temperature.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 85%.

Rainfall

In Cold Bay, in May, during 16.7 rainfall days, 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Cold Bay, during the entire year, the rain falls for 173.3 days and collects up to 24.29" (617mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 1.9 snowfall days, in May, Cold Bay aggregates 0.51" (13mm) of snow. In Cold Bay, Alaska, during the entire year, snow falls for 47.3 days and aggregates up to 14.49" (368mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Cold Bay, the average length of the day in May is 16h and 14min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 10:28 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 6:17 am and sunset at 11:19 pm AKDT.

Sunshine

In Cold Bay, the average sunshine in May is 6.8h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during May leads to these instructions:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jul 20, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is May?

The high-temperature, in May, in Cold Bay, is 41.9°F (5.5°C), while the low-temperature averages to 37.9°F (3.3°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

In Cold Bay, the average relative humidity in May is 85%.

How much does it rain in May?

In Cold Bay, during May, the rain falls for 16.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 1.9 snowfall days, in May, Cold Bay aggregates 0.51" (13mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May?

In May, the average day length is 16h and 14min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 10:28 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:17 am and sunset at 11:19 pm AKDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

The average sunshine duration in May is 6.8h.

What is the UV index reading in May?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Cold Bay, AK

Average temperature in May - Cold Bay, AK
  • Average high temperature in May: 41.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (54.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is March (33.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 37.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (50.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is March (28.4°F).

Average pressure in May
Cold Bay, AK

Average pressure in May - Cold Bay, AK
  • Average pressure in May: 29.85"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (29.98"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are January and December (29.52"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Cold Bay, AK

Average wind speed in May - Cold Bay, AK
  • Average wind speed in May: 11.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (16.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (9.9mph).

Average humidity in May
Cold Bay, AK

Average humidity in May - Cold Bay, AK
  • Average humidity in May: 85%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (80%).

Average rainfall in May
Cold Bay, AK

Average rainfall in May - Cold Bay, AK
  • Average rainfall in May: 1.81"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (2.72").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is March (1.54").

Average rainfall days in May
Cold Bay, AK

Average rainfall days in May - Cold Bay, AK
  • Average rainfall days in May: 16.7 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are July and August (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.7 days).

Average snowfall in May
Cold Bay, AK

Average snowfall in May - Cold Bay, AK
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.51"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.94").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Cold Bay, AK

Average snowfall days in May - Cold Bay, AK
  • Average snowfall days in May: 1.9 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are February and December (9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Cold Bay, AK

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Cold Bay, AK
  • Average daylight in May: 16h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 17h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 6h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 7h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 2h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in May
Cold Bay, AK

Average sunshine days in May - Cold Bay, AK
  • Average sunshine days in May: 12.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (13.8 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are February and December (9.3 days).

Average UV index in May
Cold Bay, AK

Average UV index in May - Cold Bay, AK
  • Average UV index in May: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 3).
The months with the lowest UV index are February, March and November (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in May
Cold Bay, AK

Average cloud cover in May - Cold Bay, AK
  • Average cloud cover in May: 64

The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 71).
The months with the least cloud cover are March and October (Cloud cover 63).

Average visibility in May
Cold Bay, AK

Average visibility in May - Cold Bay, AK
  • Average visibility in May: 6mi

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

Cold Bay, Alaska, USA

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