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 onset of May marks an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from an icy 36.1°F (2.3°C) in April to a frosty 48.6°F (9.2°C). Throughout May, an average nighttime temperature of 33.3°F (0.7°C) is experienced in Palmer.Humidity
May and June, with an average relative humidity of 69%, are the least humid months.Rainfall
In May, the rain falls for 18.3 days. Throughout May, 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 190.7 rainfall days, and 17.4" (442mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 1.1 snowfall days, in May, Palmer aggregates 0.16" (4mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 76.2 snowfall days, and 33.5" (851mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In May, the average length of the day is 17h and 40min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:41 am and sunset at 10:05 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 4:27 am and sunset at 11:20 pm AKDT.
Sunshine
The month with the most sunshine is May, with an average of 11.8h of sunshine.UV index
In Palmer, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: The UV index of 3 during May leads to these advisories:
Exercise caution. Those with pale skin may experience burns in less than half an hour. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
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What is the UV index intensity in May?
Average temperature in May
Palmer, AK
- Average high temperature in May: 48.6°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 (18.1°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 33.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (44.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (8.1°F).
Average pressure in May
Palmer, AK
- Average pressure in May: 29.93"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (29.96"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are November and December (29.7"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Palmer, AK
- Average wind speed in May: 4.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (5.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4mph).
Average humidity in May
Palmer, AK
- Average humidity in May: 69%
The month with the highest relative humidity is March (87%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are May and June (69%).
Average rainfall in May
Palmer, AK
- Average rainfall in May: 1.18"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is September (2.24").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.91").
Average rainfall days in May
Palmer, AK
- Average rainfall days in May: 18.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (22.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.9 days).
Average snowfall in May
Palmer, AK
- Average snowfall in May: 0.16"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.93").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Palmer, AK
- Average snowfall days in May: 1.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (14.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Palmer, AK
- Average daylight in May: 17h and 4min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 19h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 5h and 30min).
- Average sunshine in May: 11h and 5min
The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in May
Palmer, AK
- Average sunshine days in May: 9.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (13.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (5.3 days).
Average UV index in May
Palmer, 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 and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in May
Palmer, AK
- Average cloud cover in May: 38
The month with the most cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 37).
Average visibility in May
Palmer, 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 February, March and April (4mi).
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