May weather forecast
McKinley Park, AK

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The landscape of the famed McKinley Park in the Alaska Denali National Park
The landscape of the famed McKinley Park in the Alaska Denali National Park

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in McKinley Park, is a chilly month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 47.1°F (8.4°C) and an average low of 30.6°F (-0.8°C).

Temperature

McKinley Park, Alaska, sees a considerable increase in average high-temperatures during May, surging from a subzero cold 31.6°F (-0.2°C) in April to a chilly 47.1°F (8.4°C). May nights experience a consistent temperature drop to a subzero cold 30.6°F (-0.8°C).

Humidity

In McKinley Park, the average relative humidity in May is 73%.

Rainfall

In McKinley Park, in May, during 15.3 rainfall days, 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 129.7 rainfall days, and 15.04" (382mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, August through December. May is the last month it regularly snows in McKinley Park. During 5.4 snowfall days, in May, McKinley Park aggregates 1.69" (43mm) of snow. In McKinley Park, during the entire year, snow falls for 116.3 days and aggregates up to 42.13" (1070mm) of snow.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 18h and 20min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:27 am and sunset at 10:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 3:58 am and sunset at 11:48 pm AKDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 11.3h.

UV index

In McKinley Park, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 3 during May translates into the following guidance:
Ensure safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are presented. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures?

The average high-temperature, in May, in McKinley Park, is 47.1°F (8.4°C), while the average low-temperature is 30.6°F (-0.8°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

In McKinley Park, the average relative humidity in May is 73%.

How many days does it rain in May?

In May, the rain falls for 15.3 days. Throughout May, 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 5.4 snowfall days, in May, McKinley Park aggregates 1.69" (43mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May in McKinley Park?

In McKinley Park, the average day length in May is 18h and 20min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:27 am and sunset at 10:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 3:58 am and sunset at 11:48 pm AKDT.

How many hours of sunshine does McKinley Park have in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 11.3h.

How high is the UV index in May?

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average humidity
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in May
McKinley Park, AK

Average temperature in May - McKinley Park, AK
  • Average high temperature in May: 47.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (61.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (2.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 30.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (43.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-8°F).

Average pressure in May
McKinley Park, AK

Average pressure in May - McKinley Park, AK
  • Average pressure in May: 29.9"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (29.93"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (29.76"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
McKinley Park, AK

Average wind speed in May - McKinley Park, AK
  • Average wind speed in May: 5.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (5.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (4.7mph).

Average humidity in May
McKinley Park, AK

Average humidity in May - McKinley Park, AK
  • Average humidity in May: 73%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (93%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (67%).

Average rainfall in May
McKinley Park, AK

Average rainfall in May - McKinley Park, AK
  • Average rainfall in May: 0.94"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.47").

Average rainfall days in May
McKinley Park, AK

Average rainfall days in May - McKinley Park, AK
  • Average rainfall days in May: 15.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (19.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.8 days).

Average snowfall in May
McKinley Park, AK

Average snowfall in May - McKinley Park, AK
  • Average snowfall in May: 1.69"

The month with the highest snowfall is October (7.4").
The months with the least snowfall are June and July (0").

Average snowfall days in May
McKinley Park, AK

Average snowfall days in May - McKinley Park, AK
  • Average snowfall days in May: 5.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (18.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June and July (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
McKinley Park, AK

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - McKinley Park, AK
  • Average daylight in May: 18h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 20h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 4h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 11h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in May
McKinley Park, AK

Average sunshine days in May - McKinley Park, AK
  • Average sunshine days in May: 12.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (17.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (7.9 days).

Average UV index in May
McKinley Park, AK

Average UV index in May - McKinley Park, AK
  • Average UV index in May: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in May
McKinley Park, AK

Average cloud cover in May - McKinley Park, AK
  • Average cloud cover in May: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 41).

Average visibility in May
McKinley Park, AK

Average visibility in May - McKinley Park, AK
  • Average visibility in May: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are May, June and July (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and March (3mi).

McKinley Park, Alaska, USA

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