May weather forecast
Lower Tonsina, AK

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Lower Tonsina, is a cool month, with an average temperature varying between 36.9°F (2.7°C) and 53.2°F (11.8°C).

Temperature

The onset of May marks a clear increase in the average high-temperature, escalating from an icy 35.4°F (1.9°C) in April to a cool 53.2°F (11.8°C). Lower Tonsina's temperature drops to an average low of 36.9°F (2.7°C) during the nights of May.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 60%.

Rainfall

In Lower Tonsina, in May, it is raining for 6.4 days, with typically 0.39" (10mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Lower Tonsina, during the entire year, the rain falls for 81.1 days and collects up to 5.71" (145mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, September through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.9 snowfall days, in May, Lower Tonsina aggregates 0.59" (15mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 54.8 snowfall days, and 17.13" (435mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Lower Tonsina, the average length of the day in May is 17h and 41min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:23 am and sunset at 9:47 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 4:09 am and sunset at 11:03 pm AKDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine in Lower Tonsina is 12.1h.

UV index

In Lower Tonsina, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 3 during May, leads to the following recommendations:
Stay alert. Light-skinned people could suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Aug 24, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures?

During May, Lower Tonsina experiences an average high-temperature of 53.2°F (11.8°C) and a low-temperature of 36.9°F (2.7°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

In May, the average relative humidity is 60%.

How many days does it rain in May?

In May, the rain falls for 6.4 days. Throughout May, 0.39" (10mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.9 snowfall days, in May, Lower Tonsina aggregates 0.59" (15mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Lower Tonsina have in May?

The average day length in May is 17h and 41min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:23 am and sunset at 9:47 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 4:09 am and sunset at 11:03 pm AKDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 12.1h.

What is the UV index reading in May?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Lower Tonsina, AK

Average temperature in May - Lower Tonsina, AK
  • Average high temperature in May: 53.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (67.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (9.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 36.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (47.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-1.8°F).

Average pressure in May
Lower Tonsina, AK

Average pressure in May - Lower Tonsina, AK
  • Average pressure in May: 29.93"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (29.95"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are September, October, November and December (29.78"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Lower Tonsina, AK

Average wind speed in May - Lower Tonsina, AK
  • Average wind speed in May: 5.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (6.2mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are January and December (4.5mph).

Average humidity in May
Lower Tonsina, AK

Average humidity in May - Lower Tonsina, AK
  • Average humidity in May: 60%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (57%).

Average rainfall in May
Lower Tonsina, AK

Average rainfall in May - Lower Tonsina, AK
  • Average rainfall in May: 0.39"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (0.91").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (0.2").

Average rainfall days in May
Lower Tonsina, AK

Average rainfall days in May - Lower Tonsina, AK
  • Average rainfall days in May: 6.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (11.3 days).
The months with the least rainy days are February and November (3.7 days).

Average snowfall in May
Lower Tonsina, AK

Average snowfall in May - Lower Tonsina, AK
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.59"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.57").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Lower Tonsina, AK

Average snowfall days in May - Lower Tonsina, AK
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (11.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June and July (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Lower Tonsina, AK

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Lower Tonsina, AK
  • Average daylight in May: 17h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 19h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 5h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 12h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 14h and 12min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in May
Lower Tonsina, AK

Average sunshine days in May - Lower Tonsina, AK
  • Average sunshine days in May: 23.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (24.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (17.3 days).

Average UV index in May
Lower Tonsina, AK

Average UV index in May - Lower Tonsina, AK
  • Average UV index in May: 3

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, September, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Lower Tonsina, AK

Average cloud cover in May - Lower Tonsina, AK
  • Average cloud cover in May: 35

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in May
Lower Tonsina, AK

Average visibility in May - Lower Tonsina, 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 and March (4mi).

Lower Tonsina, Alaska, USA

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