May weather forecast
Fox River, AK

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a frosty month in Fox River, Alaska, with an average temperature varying between 39.2°F (4°C) and 46.9°F (8.3°C).

Temperature

In Fox River, stepping into May brings a temperature increase, moving up from April's cold 37.6°F (3.1°C) to a chilly 46.9°F (8.3°C). A steady low-temperature average of 39.2°F (4°C) is logged during May, reflecting a modest dip from daytime readings.

Humidity

The least humid month is May, with an average relative humidity of 76%.

Rainfall

In May, in Fox River, the rain falls for 17.9 days. Throughout May, 2.17" (55mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 183.8 rainfall days, and 35.16" (893mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

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, Fox River aggregates 0.16" (4mm) of snow. In Fox River, during the entire year, snow falls for 78.8 days and aggregates up to 48.43" (1230mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 17h and 11min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:59 am and sunset at 10:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 4:54 am and sunset at 11:09 pm AKDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 8.5h.

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: The maximum daily UV index of 3 during May translates into the following directions:
Be cautious. Those with fair skin can be subjected to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Be prepared! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly double due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in May?

May temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 46.9°F (8.3°C) and a low-temperature of 39.2°F (4°C).

What is the least humid month?

The least humid month is May, with an average relative humidity of 76%.

What is the average humidity in May?

In May, the average relative humidity is 76%.

How much does it rain in May?

In Fox River, Alaska, during May, the rain falls for 17.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.17" (55mm) of precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.8 snowfall days, in May, Fox River aggregates 0.16" (4mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May?

In May, the average day length is 17h and 11min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May?

On the first day of May in Fox River, sunrise is at 5:59 am and sunset at 10:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 4:54 am and sunset at 11:09 pm AKDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

The average sunshine duration in May in Fox River is 8.5h.

What is the UV index reading in May?

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Fox River, AK

Average temperature in May - Fox River, AK
  • Average high temperature in May: 46.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (57.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 39.2°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (48.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.6°F).

Average pressure in May
Fox River, AK

Average pressure in May - Fox River, AK
  • Average pressure in May: 29.91"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (29.96"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (29.6"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Fox River, AK

Average wind speed in May - Fox River, AK
  • Average wind speed in May: 5.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is November (8.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (5.1mph).

Average humidity in May
Fox River, AK

Average humidity in May - Fox River, AK
  • Average humidity in May: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (76%).

Average rainfall in May
Fox River, AK

Average rainfall in May - Fox River, AK
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.17"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (4.65").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (1.54").

Average rainfall days in May
Fox River, AK

Average rainfall days in May - Fox River, AK
  • Average rainfall days in May: 17.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (19.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (9 days).

Average snowfall in May
Fox River, AK

Average snowfall in May - Fox River, AK
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.16"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (11.54").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Fox River, AK

Average snowfall days in May - Fox River, AK
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (14.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June and August (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Fox River, AK

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Fox River, AK
  • Average daylight in May: 17h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 18h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 6h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 3min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 8h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 2h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in May
Fox River, AK

Average sunshine days in May - Fox River, AK
  • Average sunshine days in May: 12 days

The months with the most sunshine days are March and July (12.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (8.5 days).

Average UV index in May
Fox River, AK

Average UV index in May - Fox River, AK
  • Average UV index in May: 3

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 4).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in May
Fox River, AK

Average cloud cover in May - Fox River, AK
  • Average cloud cover in May: 54

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 52).

Average visibility in May
Fox River, AK

Average visibility in May - Fox River, AK
  • Average visibility in May: 6mi

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

Fox River, Alaska, USA

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