May weather forecast
Saint Paul, AK

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Saint Paul, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature ranging between min 34.3°F (1.3°C) and max 37.8°F (3.2°C).

Temperature

May's advent notes a subtle adjustment in average high-temperature to a still cold 37.8°F (3.2°C) from April. Saint Paul sees a gentle drop from the daily peak temperature in May, with an average low settling at a still icy 34.3°F (1.3°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May in Saint Paul is 89%.

Rainfall

In Saint Paul, in May, it is raining for 12.8 days, with typically 1.22" (31mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Saint Paul, during the entire year, the rain falls for 153.3 days and collects up to 23.03" (585mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Saint Paul are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 4.1 snowfall days, in May, Saint Paul aggregates 1.02" (26mm) of snow. In Saint Paul, during the entire year, snow falls for 75.7 days and aggregates up to 16.61" (422mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 16h and 35min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 11:06 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 12:03 am AKDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 5.3h.

UV index

March through May, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 1 in May converts into the following recommendations:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

Is May cold?

In Saint Paul, 37.8°F (3.2°C) is the average high-temperature and 34.3°F (1.3°C) is the average low-temperature during May.

What is the average humidity in May?

In Saint Paul, the average relative humidity in May is 89%.

How much does it rain in May?

In Saint Paul, in May, during 12.8 rainfall days, 1.22" (31mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 4.1 snowfall days, in May, Saint Paul aggregates 1.02" (26mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May?

In Saint Paul, the average day length in May is 16h and 35min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 11:06 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 12:03 am AKDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

The average sunshine duration in May in Saint Paul is 5.3h.

When is the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are March through May, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index intensity in May?

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average temperature in May
Saint Paul, AK

Average temperature in May - Saint Paul, AK
  • Average high temperature in May: 37.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (50.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is March (28.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 34.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (48.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is March (24.3°F).

Average pressure in May
Saint Paul, AK

Average pressure in May - Saint Paul, AK
  • Average pressure in May: 29.86"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (29.92"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (29.52"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Saint Paul, AK

Average wind speed in May - Saint Paul, AK
  • Average wind speed in May: 14.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is November (21.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (12.4mph).

Average humidity in May
Saint Paul, AK

Average humidity in May - Saint Paul, AK
  • Average humidity in May: 89%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (94%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are November and December (77%).

Average rainfall in May
Saint Paul, AK

Average rainfall in May - Saint Paul, AK
  • Average rainfall in May: 1.22"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (2.87").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (1.02").

Average rainfall days in May
Saint Paul, AK

Average rainfall days in May - Saint Paul, AK
  • Average rainfall days in May: 12.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (20.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.8 days).

Average snowfall in May
Saint Paul, AK

Average snowfall in May - Saint Paul, AK
  • Average snowfall in May: 1.02"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.74").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Saint Paul, AK

Average snowfall days in May - Saint Paul, AK
  • Average snowfall days in May: 4.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (13.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Saint Paul, AK

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Saint Paul, AK
  • Average daylight in May: 16h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 17h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 6h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 5h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 1h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in May
Saint Paul, AK

Average sunshine days in May - Saint Paul, AK
  • Average sunshine days in May: 12.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is May (12.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (3.4 days).

Average UV index in May
Saint Paul, AK

Average UV index in May - Saint Paul, AK
  • Average UV index in May: 1

The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 3).
The months with the lowest UV index are March, April, May, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in May
Saint Paul, AK

Average cloud cover in May - Saint Paul, AK
  • Average cloud cover in May: 70

The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 78).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 68).

Average visibility in May
Saint Paul, AK

Average visibility in May - Saint Paul, AK
  • Average visibility in May: 6mi

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

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