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
May brings a rise in Fort Richardson's average high-temperature, moving from an icy 38.8°F (3.8°C) in April to a fresh 51.4°F (10.8°C). The low-temperature average for Fort Richardson during May stands at a wintry 40.3°F (4.6°C).Humidity
The least humid month is May, with an average relative humidity of 67%.Rainfall
The month with the least rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 10.8 days and typically collects 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, September through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.8 snowfall days, in May, Fort Richardson aggregates 0.2" (5mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 67.9 snowfall days, and 29.09" (739mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in May in Fort Richardson is 17h and 34min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:46 am and sunset at 10:05 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 4:34 am and sunset at 11:18 pm AKDT.
Sunshine
With an average of 11.7h 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 estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: The daily high UV index of 3 in May translates into this advice:
Adopt protective measures - Suggestions to resist sunburn are offered. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in May
Fort Richardson, AK
- Average high temperature in May: 51.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (62.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (19.6°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 40.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (50.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (11.7°F).
Average pressure in May
Fort Richardson, 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 (29.67"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Fort Richardson, AK
- Average wind speed in May: 4.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is November (5.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.3mph).
Average humidity in May
Fort Richardson, AK
- Average humidity in May: 67%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February and March (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (67%).
Average rainfall in May
Fort Richardson, AK
- Average rainfall in May: 0.59"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is September (2.2").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is May (0.59").
Average rainfall days in May
Fort Richardson, AK
- Average rainfall days in May: 10.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (19.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.8 days).
Average snowfall in May
Fort Richardson, AK
- Average snowfall in May: 0.2"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (6.85").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Fort Richardson, AK
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (12.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Fort Richardson, AK
- Average daylight in May: 17h and 4min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 19h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 5h and 36min).
- Average sunshine in May: 11h and 4min
The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 11h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in May
Fort Richardson, AK
- Average sunshine days in May: 16.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is May (16.9 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are August and September (9.7 days).
Average UV index in May
Fort Richardson, 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 December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in May
Fort Richardson, AK
- Average cloud cover in May: 38
The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 38).
Average visibility in May
Fort Richardson, AK
- Average visibility in May: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March and April (5mi).
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