May weather forecast
Old Harbor, AK

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Old Harbor, is a frosty month, with an average temperature ranging between max 45.3°F (7.4°C) and min 41.5°F (5.3°C).

Temperature

May showcases a minor temperature ascent, adjusting from April's icy 39.7°F (4.3°C) to a frosty 45.3°F (7.4°C). May nights reveal a minor deviation from daytime highs, with a mean low-temperature of 41.5°F (5.3°C).

Humidity

In Old Harbor, the average relative humidity in May is 83%.

Rainfall

In May, in Old Harbor, the rain falls for 15.3 days. Throughout May, 2.72" (69mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Old Harbor, there are 171.2 rainfall days, and 37.32" (948mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall in Old Harbor. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.6 snowfall days, in May, Old Harbor aggregates 0.08" (2mm) of snow. In Old Harbor, during the entire year, snow falls for 35.1 days and aggregates up to 13.74" (349mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Old Harbor, Alaska, the average length of the day in May is 16h and 36min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:21 am and sunset at 9:58 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:26 am and sunset at 10:55 pm AKDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 6.9h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 during May translates into the following recommendations:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.
Updated: Aug 31, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature?

In Old Harbor, in May, the average high-temperature is 45.3°F (7.4°C), and the average low-temperature is 41.5°F (5.3°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

The average relative humidity in May is 83%.

How many days does it rain in May?

In Old Harbor, in May, it is raining for 15.3 days, with typically 2.72" (69mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.6 snowfall days, in May, Old Harbor aggregates 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Old Harbor have in May?

In May, the average day length is 16h and 36min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:21 am and sunset at 9:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:26 am and sunset at 10:55 pm AKDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

The average sunshine duration in May is 6.9h.

What is the UV index intensity in May?

In Old Harbor, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Old Harbor, AK

Average temperature in May - Old Harbor, AK
  • Average high temperature in May: 45.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (57.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 41.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (50.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is March (30.6°F).

Average pressure in May
Old Harbor, AK

Average pressure in May - Old Harbor, AK
  • Average pressure in May: 29.89"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (29.98"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (29.55"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Old Harbor, AK

Average wind speed in May - Old Harbor, AK
  • Average wind speed in May: 10.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (14.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.8mph).

Average humidity in May
Old Harbor, AK

Average humidity in May - Old Harbor, AK
  • Average humidity in May: 83%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (86%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are March and November (80%).

Average rainfall in May
Old Harbor, AK

Average rainfall in May - Old Harbor, AK
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.72"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are October and November (4.53").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (1.85").

Average rainfall days in May
Old Harbor, AK

Average rainfall days in May - Old Harbor, AK
  • Average rainfall days in May: 15.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (17.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is March (10.8 days).

Average snowfall in May
Old Harbor, AK

Average snowfall in May - Old Harbor, AK
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.08"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (3.15").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Old Harbor, AK

Average snowfall days in May - Old Harbor, AK
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (8.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Old Harbor, AK

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Old Harbor, AK
  • Average daylight in May: 16h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 17h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 6h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 6h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 8h and 18min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 2h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in May
Old Harbor, AK

Average sunshine days in May - Old Harbor, AK
  • Average sunshine days in May: 13.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (14.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (10.7 days).

Average UV index in May
Old Harbor, AK

Average UV index in May - Old Harbor, AK
  • Average UV index in May: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July, August and September (UV index 3).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in May
Old Harbor, AK

Average cloud cover in May - Old Harbor, AK
  • Average cloud cover in May: 62

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 52).

Average visibility in May
Old Harbor, AK

Average visibility in May - Old Harbor, AK
  • Average visibility in May: 6mi

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

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