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 start of May brings a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from a subzero cold 29.1°F (-1.6°C) in April to a wintry 38.1°F (3.4°C). During May, Scammon Bay perceives a slight decrease in temperature from daytime highs, settling at an average low of 32.7°F (0.4°C).Humidity
In May, the average relative humidity is 84%.Rainfall
In Scammon Bay, during May, the rain falls for 11.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 119.2 rainfall days, and 18.78" (477mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through June, September through December are months with snowfall. In May, it is snowing for 5.5 days. Throughout May, 1.22" (31mm) of snow is accumulated. In Scammon Bay, during the entire year, snow falls for 92.1 days and aggregates up to 25.24" (641mm) of snow.Daylight
In May, the average length of the day is 17h and 44min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 11:12 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:30 am and sunset at 12:29 am AKDT.
Sunshine
May has the most sunshine of the year, with an average of 7.5h of sunshine.UV index
In Scammon Bay, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: In May, an average UV index of 2 transforms into the following instructions:
For the majority, extended sun exposure is not of great concern. Infants and people with sensitive skin must always be protected. It's recommended to limit sun exposure when its radiation is at its peak during midday. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in May
Scammon Bay, AK
- Average high temperature in May: 38.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (53.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (16.2°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 32.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (48.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9.1°F).
Average pressure in May
Scammon Bay, AK
- Average pressure in May: 29.91"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are May and July (29.91"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (29.64"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Scammon Bay, AK
- Average wind speed in May: 11.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (17.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (11.1mph).
Average humidity in May
Scammon Bay, AK
- Average humidity in May: 84%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (79%).
Average rainfall in May
Scammon Bay, AK
- Average rainfall in May: 1.14"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (2.72").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (0.87").
Average rainfall days in May
Scammon Bay, AK
- Average rainfall days in May: 11.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.9 days).
Average snowfall in May
Scammon Bay, AK
- Average snowfall in May: 1.22"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.33").
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Scammon Bay, AK
- Average snowfall days in May: 5.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (14.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Scammon Bay, AK
- Average daylight in May: 17h and 4min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 19h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 5h and 24min).
- Average sunshine in May: 7h and 3min
The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 7h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 2h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in May
Scammon Bay, AK
- Average sunshine days in May: 15.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is May (15.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is October (6.8 days).
Average UV index in May
Scammon Bay, AK
- Average UV index in May: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 3).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, March, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in May
Scammon Bay, AK
- Average cloud cover in May: 58
The months with the most cloud cover are September and December (Cloud cover 71).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 57).
Average visibility in May
Scammon Bay, AK
- Average visibility in May: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August, September and October (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, November and December (5mi).
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