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
Eagle River experiences a temperature shift with the start of May, with average high-temperatures moving from a wintry 38.8°F (3.8°C) in April to a cool 52.3°F (11.3°C). May witnesses an average nighttime temperature of 38.8°F (3.8°C).Humidity
The least humid month is May, with an average relative humidity of 65%.Rainfall
May is the month with the least rainfall in Eagle River. Rain falls for 11.1 days and accumulates 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, September through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.6 snowfall days, in May, Eagle River aggregates 0.16" (4mm) of snow. In Eagle River, during the entire year, snow falls for 57.9 days and aggregates up to 24.37" (619mm) of snow.Daylight
The average length of the day in May in Eagle River is 17h and 35min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:45 am and sunset at 10:05 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 4:32 am and sunset at 11:19 pm AKDT.
Sunshine
With an average of 11.9h of sunshine, May has the most sunshine of the year.UV index
In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: In May, the average maximum UV index of 3 translates into the following recommendations:
Be vigilant - Preventing sunburn is recommended. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in May
Eagle River, AK
- Average high temperature in May: 52.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (63.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (19°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 38.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (48.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9.7°F).
Average pressure in May
Eagle River, AK
- Average pressure in May: 29.93"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (29.96"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are November and December (29.69"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Eagle River, AK
- Average wind speed in May: 4.5mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and December (4.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.1mph).
Average humidity in May
Eagle River, AK
- Average humidity in May: 65%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February and March (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (65%).
Average rainfall in May
Eagle River, AK
- Average rainfall in May: 0.63"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is September (1.81").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is May (0.63").
Average rainfall days in May
Eagle River, AK
- Average rainfall days in May: 11.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.4 days).
Average snowfall in May
Eagle River, AK
- Average snowfall in May: 0.16"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (5.98").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Eagle River, AK
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (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
Eagle River, 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 36min).
- Average sunshine in May: 11h and 5min
The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in May
Eagle River, AK
- Average sunshine days in May: 16 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (17.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (10.2 days).
Average UV index in May
Eagle River, AK
- Average UV index in May: 3
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 4).
The month with the lowest UV index is February (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in May
Eagle River, AK
- Average cloud cover in May: 37
The months with the most cloud cover are April, August and December (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 37).
Average visibility in May
Eagle River, AK
- Average visibility in May: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is March (4mi).
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