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
As Tanana steps into May, a marked temperature rise is observed, with the average high-temperature advancing from April's wintry 33.3°F (0.7°C) to a moderate 55.4°F (13°C). An average low-temperature of 37°F (2.8°C) is recorded in the month of May.Humidity
In May, the average relative humidity is 63%.Rainfall
In Tanana, Alaska, in May, it is raining for 11.8 days, with typically 0.59" (15mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 93.5 rainfall days, and 9.96" (253mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, September through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 2.8 snowfall days, in May, Tanana aggregates 0.39" (10mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 80 snowfall days, and 26.22" (666mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in May is 18h and 59min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:28 am and sunset at 10:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 3:41 am and sunset at 12:30 am AKDT.
Sunshine
The month with the most sunshine is May, with an average of 11.2h of sunshine.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in May in Tanana is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: The UV index of 4 in May translates into these instructions:
Undertake precautions - It is suggested to shield oneself from sunburn. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage. Be prepared! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly double due to snow reflection.
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Average temperature in May
Tanana, AK
- Average high temperature in May: 55.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (69.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-1.1°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 37°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (49.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-11.4°F).
Average pressure in May
Tanana, AK
- Average pressure in May: 29.9"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (29.97"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (29.77"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Tanana, AK
- Average wind speed in May: 4.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is May (4.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are January, February, October, November and December (4.2mph).
Average humidity in May
Tanana, AK
- Average humidity in May: 63%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February, March and December (94%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (54%).
Average rainfall in May
Tanana, AK
- Average rainfall in May: 0.59"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.69").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.28").
Average rainfall days in May
Tanana, AK
- Average rainfall days in May: 11.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (14.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.5 days).
Average snowfall in May
Tanana, AK
- Average snowfall in May: 0.39"
The month with the highest snowfall is November (6.69").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Tanana, AK
- Average snowfall days in May: 2.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is November (13.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Tanana, AK
- Average daylight in May: 19h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 21h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 3h and 48min).
- Average sunshine in May: 11h and 1min
The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 11h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 2h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in May
Tanana, AK
- Average sunshine days in May: 15.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (22.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (13.3 days).
Average UV index in May
Tanana, AK
- Average UV index in May: 4
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are March, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in May
Tanana, AK
- Average cloud cover in May: 40
The month with the most cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 56).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 38).
Average visibility in May
Tanana, AK
- Average visibility in May: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July and August (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March and December (3mi).
Tanana, Alaska, USA
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