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 modest rise in the average high-temperature, moving from April's icy 39.4°F (4.1°C) to a frosty 48°F (8.9°C). An average low-temperature of 39.9°F (4.4°C), slightly less than the daytime peak, marks the month of May.Humidity
In Sunnyside, the average relative humidity in May is 85%.Rainfall
May is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 15.3 days and accumulates 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
In Sunnyside, snow does not fall in May through September.Daylight
In Sunnyside, the average length of the day in May is 16h and 46min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:09 am and sunset at 8:54 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 4:11 am and sunset at 9:53 pm AKDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May is 7.1h.UV index
In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: The average daily UV index of 3 in May transforms into the following instructions:
Preventative actions are necessary - Recommendations to ward off sunburn are given. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.
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Average temperature in May
Sunnyside, AK
- Average high temperature in May: 48°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (57.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.7°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 39.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (49.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (25.9°F).
Average pressure in May
Sunnyside, AK
- Average pressure in May: 30"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (30.03"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (29.77"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Sunnyside, AK
- Average wind speed in May: 3.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are June and July (3.7mph).
Average humidity in May
Sunnyside, AK
- Average humidity in May: 85%
The month with the highest relative humidity is August (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (84%).
Average rainfall in May
Sunnyside, AK
- Average rainfall in May: 1.61"
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are October and November (4.21").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is May (1.61").
Average rainfall days in May
Sunnyside, AK
- Average rainfall days in May: 15.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (18.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.2 days).
Average snowfall in May
Sunnyside, AK
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (11.22").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Sunnyside, AK
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (13.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Sunnyside, AK
- Average daylight in May: 16h and 5min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 18h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 6h and 36min).
- Average sunshine in May: 7h and 1min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 7h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 2h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in May
Sunnyside, AK
- Average sunshine days in May: 12.5 days
The months with the most sunshine days are February and May (12.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (7.7 days).
Average UV index in May
Sunnyside, AK
- Average UV index in May: 3
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in May
Sunnyside, AK
- Average cloud cover in May: 56
The month with the most cloud cover is November (Cloud cover 71).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 56).
Average visibility in May
Sunnyside, AK
- Average visibility in May: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are July and August (4mi).
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