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's onset witnesses a marked shift in the average high-temperature, moving from a freezing cold 31.3°F (-0.4°C) in April to a refreshing 57.2°F (14°C). Central records an average nighttime low of 37.9°F (3.3°C) in May.Humidity
In Central, the average relative humidity in May is 62%.Rainfall
In Central, in May, during 8.7 rainfall days, 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 82.8 rainfall days, and 7.17" (182mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, September through December. May is the last month it regularly snows in Central, Alaska. During 3.5 snowfall days, in May, Central aggregates 0.75" (19mm) of snow. In Central, during the entire year, snow falls for 102.7 days and aggregates up to 21.34" (542mm) of snow.Daylight
The average length of the day in May is 19h and 11min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 4:55 am and sunset at 10:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 3:02 am and sunset at 12:11 am AKDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May in Central is 11.5h.UV index
In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: The daily high UV index of 4 during May translates into the following recommendations:
Prioritize safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are shared. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
Frequently asked questions
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What is the average humidity in May in Central?
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When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Central?
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How high is the UV index in May in Central?
Average temperature in May
Central, AK
- Average high temperature in May: 57.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (72.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-6°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 37.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (51.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-18.9°F).
Average pressure in May
Central, AK
- Average pressure in May: 29.9"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.02"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (29.78"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Central, AK
- Average wind speed in May: 4.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (4.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are January and December (2.7mph).
Average humidity in May
Central, AK
- Average humidity in May: 62%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February and March (96%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (49%).
Average rainfall in May
Central, AK
- Average rainfall in May: 0.51"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.24").
Average rainfall days in May
Central, AK
- Average rainfall days in May: 8.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (14.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.9 days).
Average snowfall in May
Central, AK
- Average snowfall in May: 0.75"
The month with the highest snowfall is November (4.02").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Central, AK
- Average snowfall days in May: 3.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (18.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Central, AK
- Average daylight in May: 19h and 1min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 22h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 3h and 30min).
- Average sunshine in May: 11h and 3min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 12h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 1h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in May
Central, AK
- Average sunshine days in May: 17.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (8.5 days).
Average UV index in May
Central, AK
- Average UV index in May: 4
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in May
Central, AK
- Average cloud cover in May: 43
The month with the most cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 72).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 33).
Average visibility in May
Central, AK
- Average visibility in May: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August and September (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April and December (2mi).
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