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 onset of May brings a rise in the average high-temperature, elevating from a subzero cold 27.3°F (-2.6°C) in April to an icy 38.5°F (3.6°C). Throughout May, New Igloo reports a steady low-temperature average of 32.4°F (0.2°C), slightly lower than its daytime counterpart.Humidity
The average relative humidity in May is 82%.Rainfall
The month with the least rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 7.4 days and typically collects 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, September through December. May is the last month it regularly snows in New Igloo. During 4.2 snowfall days, in May, New Igloo aggregates 0.94" (24mm) of snow. In New Igloo, during the entire year, snow falls for 65.1 days and aggregates up to 25" (635mm) of snow.Daylight
In May, the average length of the day is 18h and 58min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:20 am and sunset at 11:34 pm. On the last day of May, in New Igloo, Alaska, sunrise is at 4:34 am and sunset at 1:22 am AKDT.
Sunshine
With an average of 7.2h of sunshine, May has the most sunshine of the year.UV index
May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: A maximum UV index of 3 in May translates into the following recommendations:
Prioritize safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are shared. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in May
New Igloo, AK
- Average high temperature in May: 38.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (54.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (10.4°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 32.4°F
The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (48.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (2.7°F).
Average pressure in May
New Igloo, AK
- Average pressure in May: 29.94"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (29.94"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is October (29.7"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
New Igloo, AK
- Average wind speed in May: 8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is November (13.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (8mph).
Average humidity in May
New Igloo, AK
- Average humidity in May: 82%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February and March (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (76%).
Average rainfall in May
New Igloo, AK
- Average rainfall in May: 0.71"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.2").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is May (0.71").
Average rainfall days in May
New Igloo, AK
- Average rainfall days in May: 7.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (15.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.3 days).
Average snowfall in May
New Igloo, AK
- Average snowfall in May: 0.94"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (5.08").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").
Average snowfall days in May
New Igloo, AK
- Average snowfall days in May: 4.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (11.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
New Igloo, AK
- Average daylight in May: 19h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 21h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 3h and 48min).
- Average sunshine in May: 7h and 1min
The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 7h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 0h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in May
New Igloo, AK
- Average sunshine days in May: 19.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is March (20.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (13.6 days).
Average UV index in May
New Igloo, AK
- Average UV index in May: 3
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 3).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, October, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in May
New Igloo, AK
- Average cloud cover in May: 51
The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 60).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 47).
Average visibility in May
New Igloo, AK
- Average visibility in May: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April and December (5mi).
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