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 signals a considerable rise in Kaktovik's average high-temperature, advancing from a subzero cold 14.5°F (-9.7°C) in April to a still freezing cold 31.5°F (-0.3°C). Recording a slight drop from the daily maximum, Kaktovik notes an average low temperature of 23.2°F (-4.9°C) in the month of May.Humidity
The average relative humidity in May is 90%.Rainfall
In Kaktovik, during May, the rain falls for 4.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.28" (7mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 60.7 rainfall days, and 6.54" (166mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through June, August through December. In Kaktovik, in May, snow falls for 6.3 days, with typically accumulated 0.83" (21mm) of snow. In Kaktovik, during the entire year, snow falls for 108.6 days and aggregates up to 17.83" (453mm) of snow.Daylight
In Kaktovik, the average length of the day in May is 9h and 20min.Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine is 3.4h.UV index
January through May, August through December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: A maximum UV index of 1 in May translates into the following recommendations:
Most individuals face no significant issues with extended sun exposure, but it is always essential to protect children, babies, and those with sensitive skin. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
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How many days does it rain in May?
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How long on average sun shines in May?
When is the lowest UV index?
What is the UV index reading in May?
Average temperature in May
Kaktovik, AK
- Average high temperature in May: 31.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (48.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-5.1°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 23.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (39.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-13.7°F).
Average pressure in May
Kaktovik, AK
- Average pressure in May: 30.06"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (30.07"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (29.84"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Kaktovik, AK
- Average wind speed in May: 11mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (13.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (10.8mph).
Average humidity in May
Kaktovik, AK
- Average humidity in May: 90%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January, March and December (93%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (79%).
Average rainfall in May
Kaktovik, AK
- Average rainfall in May: 0.28"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.61").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.24").
Average rainfall days in May
Kaktovik, AK
- Average rainfall days in May: 4.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (13.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (0.9 days).
Average snowfall in May
Kaktovik, AK
- Average snowfall in May: 0.83"
The month with the highest snowfall is October (3.07").
The month with the least snowfall is July (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Kaktovik, AK
- Average snowfall days in May: 6.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is November (16.1 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is July (0.1 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Kaktovik, AK
- Average daylight in May: 9h and 2min
The month with the longest days is August (Average daylight: 18h and 12min).
The months with the shortest days are June and December (Average daylight: 0h and 0min).
- Average sunshine in May: 3h and 2min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 6h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 0h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in May
Kaktovik, AK
- Average sunshine days in May: 20.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is June (21.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (12.4 days).
Average UV index in May
Kaktovik, AK
- Average UV index in May: 1
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 3).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in May
Kaktovik, AK
- Average cloud cover in May: 61
The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 73).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 40).
Average visibility in May
Kaktovik, AK
- Average visibility in May: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are June, July, August and September (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and December (4mi).
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