May weather forecast
Fairbanks, OR

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Fairbanks, is an enjoyable month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 67.3°F (19.6°C) and an average low of 45°F (7.2°C).

Temperature

Fairbanks's transition into May brings a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from 57.4°F (14.1°C) in April to a still refreshing 67.3°F (19.6°C). May's nights exhibit a sharp contrast from day highs, with an average temperature of 45°F (7.2°C).

Humidity

In Fairbanks, the average relative humidity in May is 59%.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 8.1 days. Throughout May, 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Fairbanks, during the entire year, the rain falls for 112.2 days and collects up to 10.91" (277mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

April through October are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 56min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:50 am and sunset at 8:11 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:18 am and sunset at 8:45 pm PDT.

Sunshine

In Fairbanks, the average sunshine in May is 11.1h.

UV index

In Fairbanks, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In May, an average UV index of 5 transforms into the following instructions:
Put precautions into practice - Guidance to elude sunburn is provided. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects.
Updated: Jun 20, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in May in Fairbanks?

The high-temperature, in May, in Fairbanks, records 67.3°F (19.6°C), while the low-temperature is 45°F (7.2°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

In Fairbanks, the average relative humidity in May is 59%.

How much does it rain in May?

In Fairbanks, in May, it is raining for 8.1 days, with typically 0.79" (20mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow?

In Fairbanks, snow does not fall in April through October.

What is the average length of the day in May?

The average day length in May is 14h and 56min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:50 am and sunset at 8:11 pm. On the last day of the month, in Fairbanks, sunrise is at 5:18 am and sunset at 8:45 pm PDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Fairbanks have in May?

The average sunshine duration in May is 11.1h.

What is the UV index reading in May?

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Fairbanks, OR

Average temperature in May - Fairbanks, OR
  • Average high temperature in May: 67.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (37.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 45°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (57.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (27°F).

Average pressure in May
Fairbanks, OR

Average pressure in May - Fairbanks, OR
  • Average pressure in May: 29.98"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is August (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Fairbanks, OR

Average wind speed in May - Fairbanks, OR
  • Average wind speed in May: 7.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (7.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are January and December (5mph).

Average humidity in May
Fairbanks, OR

Average humidity in May - Fairbanks, OR
  • Average humidity in May: 59%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (46%).

Average rainfall in May
Fairbanks, OR

Average rainfall in May - Fairbanks, OR
  • Average rainfall in May: 0.79"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (1.93").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.12").

Average rainfall days in May
Fairbanks, OR

Average rainfall days in May - Fairbanks, OR
  • Average rainfall days in May: 8.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (14.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (2.9 days).

Average snowfall in May
Fairbanks, OR

Average snowfall in May - Fairbanks, OR
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.87").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Fairbanks, OR

Average snowfall days in May - Fairbanks, OR
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are February and December (3.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Fairbanks, OR

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Fairbanks, OR
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 11h and 1min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in May
Fairbanks, OR

Average sunshine days in May - Fairbanks, OR
  • Average sunshine days in May: 20.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (27 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (12.3 days).

Average UV index in May
Fairbanks, OR

Average UV index in May - Fairbanks, OR
  • Average UV index in May: 5

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Fairbanks, OR

Average cloud cover in May - Fairbanks, OR
  • Average cloud cover in May: 25

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 49).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 9).

Average visibility in May
Fairbanks, OR

Average visibility in May - Fairbanks, OR
  • Average visibility in May: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and December (5mi).

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