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's arrival is marked by a notable elevation in high-temperatures, rising from a freezing cold 29.7°F (-1.3°C) in April to a chilly 45°F (7.2°C). Throughout May, an average low-temperature of 30.9°F (-0.6°C) is experienced.Humidity
The average relative humidity in May is 71%.Rainfall
In Tanacross, in May, it is raining for 13.5 days, with typically 1.26" (32mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 131.6 rainfall days, and 13.15" (334mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, September through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 4.5 snowfall days, in May, Tanacross aggregates 3.23" (82mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 93.8 snowfall days, and 32.72" (831mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in May is 18h and 14min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:07 am and sunset at 9:53 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 3:40 am and sunset at 11:21 pm AKDT.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine is 11.1h.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 rays for the ordinary person.Note: An average maximum UV index of 3 in May leads to these recommendations:
Be vigilant - A duty to shield skin and eyes from injury exists. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days. Be informed! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly doubled due to the reflection from snow.
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Frequently asked questions
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What is the UV index intensity in May?
Average temperature in May
Tanacross, AK
- Average high temperature in May: 45°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (59.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (6.3°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 30.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (43.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-4°F).
Average pressure in May
Tanacross, AK
- Average pressure in May: 29.91"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (29.96"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (29.78"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Tanacross, AK
- Average wind speed in May: 4.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (5.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).
Average humidity in May
Tanacross, AK
- Average humidity in May: 71%
The month with the highest relative humidity is March (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (65%).
Average rainfall in May
Tanacross, AK
- Average rainfall in May: 1.26"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.28").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.47").
Average rainfall days in May
Tanacross, AK
- Average rainfall days in May: 13.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (19.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.2 days).
Average snowfall in May
Tanacross, AK
- Average snowfall in May: 3.23"
The month with the highest snowfall is November (5.94").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Tanacross, AK
- Average snowfall days in May: 4.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is November (15.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June and July (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Tanacross, AK
- Average daylight in May: 18h and 1min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 20h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 4h and 48min).
- Average sunshine in May: 11h and 1min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 13h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in May
Tanacross, AK
- Average sunshine days in May: 13.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is March (17.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (7.8 days).
Average UV index in May
Tanacross, 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 January, February, March, April, September, October, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
Tanacross, AK
- Average cloud cover in May: 42
The month with the most cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 40).
Average visibility in May
Tanacross, AK
- Average visibility in May: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are March and April (5mi).
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