May weather forecastBirchwood, AK
May
Weather in May
The last month of the spring, May, is a cool month in Birchwood, Alaska, with temperature in the range of an average low of 38.8°F (3.8°C) and an average high of 52.3°F (11.3°C).Temperature
The shift into May is accompanied by a temperature increase, with the average high-temperature rising from a wintry 38.8°F (3.8°C) in April to a fresh 52.3°F (11.3°C). Birchwood records an average low-temperature of 38.8°F (3.8°C) throughout the month of May.Humidity
May is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 65%.Rainfall
The month with the least rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 11.1 days and typically collects 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows in Birchwood, Alaska. During 0.6 snowfall days, in May, Birchwood aggregates 0.16" (4mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 57.9 snowfall days, and 24.37" (619mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In May, the average length of the day is 17h and 35min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:45 am and sunset at 10:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 4:32 am and sunset at 11:18 pm AKDT.
Sunshine
The month with the most sunshine is May, with an average of 11.9h of sunshine.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in May is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: A maximum daily UV index of 3 during May morphs into the following directions:
Take measures. Individuals with light skin might experience burns in under 30 minutes. For skin protection, it's recommended to minimize Sun exposure during its peak hours around midday. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Be alert to the fact! The reflection from snow can nearly double the UV radiation of the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Birchwood, AK
- Average high temperature in May: 52.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (63.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (19°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 38.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (48.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9.7°F).
Average pressure in May
Birchwood, AK
- Average pressure in May: 29.93"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (29.96"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are November and December (29.69"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Birchwood, AK
- Average wind speed in May: 4.5mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and December (4.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.1mph).
Average humidity in May
Birchwood, AK
- Average humidity in May: 65%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February and March (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (65%).
Average rainfall in May
Birchwood, AK
- Average rainfall in May: 0.63"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is September (1.81").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is May (0.63").
Average rainfall days in May
Birchwood, AK
- Average rainfall days in May: 11.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.4 days).
Average snowfall in May
Birchwood, AK
- Average snowfall in May: 0.16"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (5.98").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Birchwood, AK
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (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
Birchwood, AK
- Average daylight in May: 17h and 36min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 19h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 5h and 36min).
- Average sunshine in May: 11h and 54min
The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in May
Birchwood, AK
- Average sunshine days in May: 16 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (17.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (10.2 days).
Average UV index in May
Birchwood, AK
- Average UV index in May: 3
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 4).
The month with the lowest UV index is February (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in May
Birchwood, AK
- Average cloud cover in May: 37
The months with the most cloud cover are April, August and December (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 37).
Average visibility in May
Birchwood, AK
- Average visibility in May: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is March (4mi).
