May weather forecast
Chitina, AK

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Chitina, is a chilly month, with an average temperature ranging between min 29.5°F (-1.4°C) and max 43°F (6.1°C).

Temperature

May sees a rise in the average high-temperature, climbing from a freezing cold 29.8°F (-1.2°C) in April to a frosty 43°F (6.1°C). An average low-temperature of 29.5°F (-1.4°C) is observed during the May nights.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May in Chitina is 71%.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 12.4 days. Throughout May, 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Chitina, during the entire year, the rain falls for 151.8 days and collects up to 14.88" (378mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows in Chitina. During 3.2 snowfall days, in May, Chitina aggregates 0.91" (23mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Chitina, there are 95.3 snowfall days, and 44.02" (1118mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Chitina, the average length of the day in May is 17h and 38min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:23 am and sunset at 9:45 pm. On the last day of May, in Chitina, sunrise is at 4:10 am and sunset at 11:00 pm AKDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 11.8h.

UV index

In Chitina, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 2 in May translates into the following instructions:
Extended sun exposure is not an issue for the majority. Children, infants, and fair-skinned individuals always need to be protected. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Chitina in May?

The high-temperature during May is 43°F (6.1°C) and the low-temperature is 29.5°F (-1.4°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Chitina?

In May, the average relative humidity in Chitina, Alaska, is 71%.

How much does it rain in Chitina in May?

In Chitina, in May, during 12.4 rainfall days, 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the last month it snows in Chitina?

May is the last month it regularly snows in Chitina. During 3.2 snowfall days, in May, Chitina aggregates 0.91" (23mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Chitina have in May?

The average day length in May is 17h and 38min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Chitina?

On the first day of May in Chitina, Alaska, sunrise is at 5:23 am and sunset at 9:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 4:10 am and sunset at 11:00 pm AKDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Chitina have in May?

The average sunshine duration in May in Chitina, Alaska, is 11.8h.

What is the UV index intensity in May in Chitina?

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Chitina, AK

Average temperature in May - Chitina, AK
  • Average high temperature in May: 43°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (56.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (13.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 29.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (43.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (1°F).

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Average pressure in May
Chitina, AK

Average pressure in May - Chitina, AK
  • Average pressure in May: 29.94"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (29.96"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (29.76"Hg).

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Average wind speed in May
Chitina, AK

Average wind speed in May - Chitina, AK
  • Average wind speed in May: 4mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and November (5.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.9mph).

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Average humidity in May
Chitina, AK

Average humidity in May - Chitina, AK
  • Average humidity in May: 71%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, March, April and December (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (66%).

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Average rainfall in May
Chitina, AK

Average rainfall in May - Chitina, AK
  • Average rainfall in May: 0.83"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is September (1.69").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (0.71").

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Average rainfall days in May
Chitina, AK

Average rainfall days in May - Chitina, AK
  • Average rainfall days in May: 12.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (18.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.4 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Chitina, AK

Average snowfall in May - Chitina, AK
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.91"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (9.37").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

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Average snowfall days in May
Chitina, AK

Average snowfall days in May - Chitina, AK
  • Average snowfall days in May: 3.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (17.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Chitina, AK

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Chitina, AK
  • Average daylight in May: 17h and 4min

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 30min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 11h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 14h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Chitina, AK

Average sunshine days in May - Chitina, AK
  • Average sunshine days in May: 14.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (15.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (9.7 days).

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Average UV index in May
Chitina, AK

Average UV index in May - Chitina, AK
  • Average UV index in May: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 3).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in May
Chitina, AK

Average cloud cover in May - Chitina, AK
  • Average cloud cover in May: 35

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 41).
The months with the least cloud cover are March, May and June (Cloud cover 35).

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Average visibility in May
Chitina, AK

Average visibility in May - Chitina, AK
  • Average visibility in May: 6mi

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

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