May weather forecast
Karluk, AK

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a frosty month in Karluk, Alaska, with an average temperature ranging between max 46°F (7.8°C) and min 39.7°F (4.3°C).

Temperature

May witnesses a minor rise in the average high-temperature, transitioning from an icy 38.8°F (3.8°C) in April to a frosty 46°F (7.8°C). Karluk maintains a consistent average nighttime low-temperature of 39.7°F (4.3°C) throughout May.

Humidity

The least humid month is May, with an average relative humidity of 80%.

Rainfall

In Karluk, in May, it is raining for 18.8 days, with typically 2.44" (62mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 201 rainfall days, and 34.33" (872mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 1.3 snowfall days, in May, Karluk aggregates 0.31" (8mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 59 snowfall days, and 25.04" (636mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Karluk, the average length of the day in May is 16h and 41min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:24 am and sunset at 10:05 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:27 am and sunset at 11:03 pm AKDT.

Sunshine

In Karluk, the average sunshine in May is 7.4h.

UV index

In Karluk, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 3 in May leads to these recommendations:
Stay alert. Light-skinned people could suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. Sun's radiation is most powerful around mid-day, so it's best to limit outdoor activities during this time. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Be alert to the fact! The reflection from snow can nearly double the UV radiation of the Sun.
Updated: Jun 18, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in May?

An average high-temperature, in May, in Karluk, is 46°F (7.8°C) and the average low-temperature is 39.7°F (4.3°C).

What is the least humid month?

The least humid month is May, with an average relative humidity of 80%.

What is the average humidity in May?

In Karluk, Alaska, the average relative humidity in May is 80%.

How many days does it rain in May?

In Karluk, in May, during 18.8 rainfall days, 2.44" (62mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 1.3 snowfall days, in May, Karluk aggregates 0.31" (8mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Karluk have in May?

The average day length in May is 16h and 41min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:24 am and sunset at 10:05 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:27 am and sunset at 11:03 pm AKDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Karluk have in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 7.4h.

What is the UV index reading in May?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Karluk, AK

Average temperature in May - Karluk, AK
  • Average high temperature in May: 46°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (56.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 39.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (49.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is March (26.6°F).

Average pressure in May
Karluk, AK

Average pressure in May - Karluk, AK
  • Average pressure in May: 29.88"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (29.97"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (29.56"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Karluk, AK

Average wind speed in May - Karluk, AK
  • Average wind speed in May: 10.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (14mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.1mph).

Average humidity in May
Karluk, AK

Average humidity in May - Karluk, AK
  • Average humidity in May: 80%

The months with the highest relative humidity are July and August (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (80%).

Average rainfall in May
Karluk, AK

Average rainfall in May - Karluk, AK
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.44"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (4.06").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (1.89").

Average rainfall days in May
Karluk, AK

Average rainfall days in May - Karluk, AK
  • Average rainfall days in May: 18.8 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May, September and October (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is March (12.7 days).

Average snowfall in May
Karluk, AK

Average snowfall in May - Karluk, AK
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.31"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.83").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Karluk, AK

Average snowfall days in May - Karluk, AK
  • Average snowfall days in May: 1.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (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
Karluk, AK

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Karluk, AK
  • Average daylight in May: 16h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 17h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 6h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 7h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 8h and 6min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 2h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in May
Karluk, AK

Average sunshine days in May - Karluk, AK
  • Average sunshine days in May: 10.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (11.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (7 days).

Average UV index in May
Karluk, AK

Average UV index in May - Karluk, 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 January, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in May
Karluk, AK

Average cloud cover in May - Karluk, AK
  • Average cloud cover in May: 60

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 61).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 55).

Average visibility in May
Karluk, AK

Average visibility in May - Karluk, 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).

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