May weather forecast
New Igloo, AK

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in New Igloo, is a cold month, with an average temperature varying between 32.4°F (0.2°C) and 38.5°F (3.6°C).

Temperature

May's arrival coincides with a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from April's freezing cold 27.3°F (-2.6°C) to an icy 38.5°F (3.6°C). New Igloo observes an average low-temperature of 32.4°F (0.2°C) during the slightly cooler nights of May.

Humidity

In New Igloo, the average relative humidity in May is 82%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 7.4 days and typically collects 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows in New Igloo. During 4.2 snowfall days, in May, New Igloo aggregates 0.94" (24mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 65.1 snowfall days, and 25" (635mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 18h and 58min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:20 am and sunset at 11:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 4:34 am and sunset at 1:22 am AKDT.

Sunshine

The month with the most sunshine is May, with an average of 7.2h of sunshine.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 3 in May leads to these guidelines:
Act with care - The need to guard against sun damage is communicated. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Be alert to the fact! The reflection from snow can nearly double the UV radiation of the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

Is it cold during May?

The average high-temperature, in May, in New Igloo, is 38.5°F (3.6°C), while the average low-temperature is 32.4°F (0.2°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

In May, the average relative humidity is 82%.

What is the driest month?

The month with the least rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 7.4 days and typically collects 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in May?

In New Igloo, in May, it is raining for 7.4 days, with typically 0.71" (18mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows in New Igloo. During 4.2 snowfall days, in May, New Igloo aggregates 0.94" (24mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May?

In New Igloo, the average day length in May is 18h and 58min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:20 am and sunset at 11:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 4:34 am and sunset at 1:22 am AKDT.

What month has the most sunshine?

May has the most sunshine of the year, with an average of 7.2h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does New Igloo have in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 7.2h.

What is the month with the highest UV index?

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the highest UV index in New Igloo.

How high is the UV index in May?

In New Igloo, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
New Igloo, AK

Average temperature in May - New Igloo, AK
  • Average high temperature in May: 38.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (54.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (10.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 32.4°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 (2.7°F).

Average pressure in May
New Igloo, AK

Average pressure in May - New Igloo, AK
  • Average pressure in May: 29.94"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (29.94"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is October (29.7"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
New Igloo, AK

Average wind speed in May - New Igloo, AK
  • Average wind speed in May: 8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is November (13.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (8mph).

Average humidity in May
New Igloo, AK

Average humidity in May - New Igloo, AK
  • Average humidity in May: 82%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and March (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (76%).

Average rainfall in May
New Igloo, AK

Average rainfall in May - New Igloo, AK
  • Average rainfall in May: 0.71"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.2").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is May (0.71").

Average rainfall days in May
New Igloo, AK

Average rainfall days in May - New Igloo, AK
  • Average rainfall days in May: 7.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (15.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.3 days).

Average snowfall in May
New Igloo, AK

Average snowfall in May - New Igloo, AK
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.94"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (5.08").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in May
New Igloo, AK

Average snowfall days in May - New Igloo, AK
  • Average snowfall days in May: 4.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (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
New Igloo, AK

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - New Igloo, AK
  • Average daylight in May: 19h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 21h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 3h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 7h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 7h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 0h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in May
New Igloo, AK

Average sunshine days in May - New Igloo, AK
  • Average sunshine days in May: 19.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (20.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (13.6 days).

Average UV index in May
New Igloo, AK

Average UV index in May - New Igloo, AK
  • Average UV index in May: 3

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 3).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, October, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in May
New Igloo, AK

Average cloud cover in May - New Igloo, AK
  • Average cloud cover in May: 51

The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 60).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 47).

Average visibility in May
New Igloo, AK

Average visibility in May - New Igloo, AK
  • Average visibility in May: 6mi

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

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