Contents
- Weather in May
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in May
- Average pressure in May
- Average wind speed in May
- Average humidity in May
- Average rainfall in May
- Average rainfall days in May
- Average snowfall in May
- Average snowfall days in May
- Average daylight in May
- Average sunshine in May
- Average sunshine days in May
- Average UV index in May
- Average cloud cover in May
- Average visibility in May
Weather in May
Temperature
The shift into May is marked by a considerable temperature increase, with the average high-temperature soaring from a frigid cold 13.3°F (-10.4°C) in April to a subzero cold 30.7°F (-0.7°C). Nuiqsut observes an average nighttime low-temperature of 21.2°F (-6°C) during the month of May.Humidity
In May, the average relative humidity is 91%.Rainfall
In Nuiqsut, in May, it is raining for 5.3 days, with typically 0.28" (7mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 56 rainfall days, and 5.75" (146mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through June, August through December. In Nuiqsut, in May, during 9.2 snowfall days, 1.22" (31mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Nuiqsut, during the entire year, snow falls for 124.7 days and aggregates up to 17.99" (457mm) of snow.Daylight
The average length of the day in May is 9h and 23min.Sunshine
The average sunshine in May is 2.7h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index in Nuiqsut are February, March, May, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: The maximum UV index of 1 during May leads to these instructions:
It is important to always shield children, babies, and individuals with sensitive skin from prolonged exposure to the sun. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
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How high is the UV index in May?
Average temperature in May
Nuiqsut, AK
- Average high temperature in May: 30.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (55.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-7.1°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 21.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (42.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-16.8°F).
Average pressure in May
Nuiqsut, AK
- Average pressure in May: 30.06"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (30.08"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (29.84"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Nuiqsut, AK
- Average wind speed in May: 8.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (10.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (8.9mph).
Average humidity in May
Nuiqsut, AK
- Average humidity in May: 91%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (93%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (71%).
Average rainfall in May
Nuiqsut, AK
- Average rainfall in May: 0.28"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.18").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.2").
Average rainfall days in May
Nuiqsut, AK
- Average rainfall days in May: 5.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (13 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (0.7 days).
Average snowfall in May
Nuiqsut, AK
- Average snowfall in May: 1.22"
The month with the highest snowfall is October (3.19").
The month with the least snowfall is July (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Nuiqsut, AK
- Average snowfall days in May: 9.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is November (17.5 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is July (0.2 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Nuiqsut, AK
- Average daylight in May: 9h and 2min
The month with the longest days is August (Average daylight: 18h and 12min).
The months with the shortest days are June and December (Average daylight: 0h and 0min).
- Average sunshine in May: 2h and 4min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 6h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 0h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in May
Nuiqsut, AK
- Average sunshine days in May: 17 days
The month with the most sunshine days is June (21.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (11.8 days).
Average UV index in May
Nuiqsut, AK
- Average UV index in May: 1
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 3).
The months with the lowest UV index are February, March, May, September, October, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in May
Nuiqsut, AK
- Average cloud cover in May: 67
The months with the most cloud cover are November and December (Cloud cover 75).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 44).
Average visibility in May
Nuiqsut, AK
- Average visibility in May: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are June, July, August and September (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, March, November and December (4mi).
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