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
May is characterized by a clear rise in the average high-temperature, escalating from April's subzero cold 25.2°F (-3.8°C) to a frosty 43.9°F (6.6°C). Nighttime temperature lowers to an average of 32.5°F (0.3°C) in May.Humidity
In May, the average relative humidity is 76%.Rainfall
In Selawik, in May, it is raining for 9.8 days, with typically 0.75" (19mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 85.8 rainfall days, and 12.91" (328mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 5.3 snowfall days, in May, Selawik aggregates 0.94" (24mm) of snow. In Selawik, during the entire year, snow falls for 90.6 days and aggregates up to 33.58" (853mm) of snow.Daylight
The month with the longest days is May, with an average of 19h and 48min of daylight.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:46 am and sunset at 11:27 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 3:26 am and sunset at 1:49 am AKDT.
Sunshine
In Selawik, the average sunshine in May is 5.3h.UV index
In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: A typical high UV index of 3 in May suggests the following recommendations:
Put precautions into practice - Ensuring skin and eye safety is a necessity. The mid-day Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation, so seek shade and minimize exposure. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
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Average temperature in May
Selawik, AK
- Average high temperature in May: 43.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (62.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (0.7°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 32.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (50°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-8.1°F).
Average pressure in May
Selawik, AK
- Average pressure in May: 29.95"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (29.96"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (29.78"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Selawik, AK
- Average wind speed in May: 7.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (8.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (7.1mph).
Average humidity in May
Selawik, AK
- Average humidity in May: 76%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February and March (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (63%).
Average rainfall in May
Selawik, AK
- Average rainfall in May: 0.75"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.93").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.55").
Average rainfall days in May
Selawik, AK
- Average rainfall days in May: 9.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (16.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (1.4 days).
Average snowfall in May
Selawik, AK
- Average snowfall in May: 0.94"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.91").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Selawik, AK
- Average snowfall days in May: 5.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (14.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Selawik, AK
- Average daylight in May: 19h and 5min
The month with the longest days is May (Average daylight: 19h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 2h and 36min).
- Average sunshine in May: 5h and 2min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 8h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 0h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in May
Selawik, AK
- Average sunshine days in May: 15.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (12.7 days).
Average UV index in May
Selawik, AK
- Average UV index in May: 3
The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in May
Selawik, AK
- Average cloud cover in May: 54
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 42).
Average visibility in May
Selawik, 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 and December (4mi).
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