May weather forecast
Nenana, AK

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Weather in May

With May’s arrival, Nenana, Alaska, finally steps into the realm of a pleasant spring. The sun is up for a larger part of the day, resulting in a soft, warm glow enveloping the city. The earthy smell of rain becomes more common, but without the hindrance of winter’s snow. The city welcomes a drastic change in temperatures, with the mercury peaking at 60.4°F (15.8°C) on average during the day. Outdoor barbecue parties become the norm as residents revel in the atmosphere filled with blooming flowers and chirping birds.

Temperature

As April transitions into May, a clear upsurge in temperatures is observed, with average highs advancing from a cold 38.5°F (3.6°C) to a mild 60.4°F (15.8°C). The nights of May anticipate an average low-temperature of 40.1°F (4.5°C).

Humidity

In Nenana, the average relative humidity in May is 56%.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 9 days. Throughout May, 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 82.9 rainfall days, and 10.75" (273mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, September through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 1.5 snowfall days, in May, Nenana aggregates 0.31" (8mm) of snow. In Nenana, during the entire year, snow falls for 80.5 days and aggregates up to 24.09" (612mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 18h and 43min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:21 am and sunset at 10:25 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 3:42 am and sunset at 12:05 am AKDT.

Sunshine

In Nenana, the average sunshine in May is 11.1h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In May, the UV index of 4 transforms into the following advice:
Exercise caution. Those with pale skin may experience burns in less than half an hour. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature?

In Nenana, 60.4°F (15.8°C) is the average high-temperature and 40.1°F (4.5°C) is the average low-temperature during May.

What is the average humidity in May in Nenana?

The average relative humidity in May is 56%.

How much does it rain in May?

In Nenana, in May, during 9 rainfall days, 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 1.5 snowfall days, in May, Nenana aggregates 0.31" (8mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May?

In May, the average day length in Nenana is 18h and 43min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:21 am and sunset at 10:25 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 3:42 am and sunset at 12:05 am AKDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

The average sunshine duration in May is 11.1h.

What is the UV index intensity in May?

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Nenana, AK

Average temperature in May - Nenana, AK
  • Average high temperature in May: 60.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (73°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (1.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 40.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (52°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-10.8°F).

Average pressure in May
Nenana, AK

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (29.96"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (29.77"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Nenana, AK

Average wind speed in May - Nenana, AK
  • Average wind speed in May: 5.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (5.2mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are January, August, September and October (4.7mph).

Average humidity in May
Nenana, AK

Average humidity in May - Nenana, AK
  • Average humidity in May: 56%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February, March and December (95%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (54%).

Average rainfall in May
Nenana, AK

Average rainfall in May - Nenana, AK
  • Average rainfall in May: 0.55"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.56").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.31").

Average rainfall days in May
Nenana, AK

Average rainfall days in May - Nenana, AK
  • Average rainfall days in May: 9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (14.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (0.8 days).

Average snowfall in May
Nenana, AK

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

The month with the highest snowfall is November (6.5").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Nenana, AK

Average snowfall days in May - Nenana, AK
  • Average snowfall days in May: 1.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (14.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Nenana, AK

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Nenana, AK
  • Average daylight in May: 18h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 21h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 4h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 11h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 1h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in May
Nenana, AK

Average sunshine days in May - Nenana, AK
  • Average sunshine days in May: 18.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (21.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (12.5 days).

Average UV index in May
Nenana, AK

Average UV index in May - Nenana, AK
  • Average UV index in May: 4

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in May
Nenana, AK

Average cloud cover in May - Nenana, AK
  • Average cloud cover in May: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 67).
The months with the least cloud cover are May and June (Cloud cover 42).

Average visibility in May
Nenana, AK

Average visibility in May - Nenana, AK
  • Average visibility in May: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August and September (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are February and March (2mi).

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