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
As April transitions into May, a clear upsurge in temperatures is observed, with average highs advancing from a freezing cold 25°F (-3.9°C) to a cold 40.3°F (4.6°C). Throughout the nights in May, Elephant Point experiences an average low-temperature of 30.7°F (-0.7°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in May is 80%.Rainfall
January, May and June are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 6.8 days and typically aggregates up to 0.31" (8mm) of rain.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, September through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 4.7 snowfall days, in May, Elephant Point aggregates 0.59" (15mm) of snow. In Elephant Point, during the entire year, snow falls for 85.7 days and aggregates up to 15.79" (401mm) of snow.Daylight
In Elephant Point, the average length of the day in May is 19h and 34min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:55 am and sunset at 11:29 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 3:46 am and sunset at 1:39 am AKDT.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine is 5.5h.UV index
In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: The maximum UV index of 3 during May translates into these guidelines:
Make use of precautions - It is urged to ward off sun damage. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
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Frequently asked questions
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What is the average length of the day in May?
When are sunrise and sunset in May?
How many hours of sunshine does Elephant Point have in May?
What is the UV index intensity in May?
Average temperature in May
Elephant Point, AK
- Average high temperature in May: 40.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (59.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (6.8°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 30.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (47.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-1.7°F).
Average pressure in May
Elephant Point, AK
- Average pressure in May: 29.95"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (29.95"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is October (29.75"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Elephant Point, AK
- Average wind speed in May: 8.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (8.1mph).
Average humidity in May
Elephant Point, AK
- Average humidity in May: 80%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and March (92%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (69%).
Average rainfall in May
Elephant Point, AK
- Average rainfall in May: 0.31"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.1").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, May and June (0.31").
Average rainfall days in May
Elephant Point, AK
- Average rainfall days in May: 6.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (13.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (1.5 days).
Average snowfall in May
Elephant Point, AK
- Average snowfall in May: 0.59"
The months with the highest snowfall are February and March (3.03").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Elephant Point, AK
- Average snowfall days in May: 4.7 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (14.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Elephant Point, AK
- Average daylight in May: 19h and 4min
The month with the longest days is July (Average daylight: 19h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 2h and 54min).
- Average sunshine in May: 5h and 3min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 7h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 0h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in May
Elephant Point, AK
- Average sunshine days in May: 20.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (20.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (12.9 days).
Average UV index in May
Elephant Point, AK
- Average UV index in May: 3
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are March, April, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in May
Elephant Point, AK
- Average cloud cover in May: 55
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 68).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 42).
Average visibility in May
Elephant Point, 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 and December (4mi).
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