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 is marked by a temperature increase, moving from a cold 38.8°F (3.8°C) in April to a fresh 51.4°F (10.8°C). During May, Fort Richardson's temperature falls to a steady low-temperature average of 40.3°F (4.6°C).Humidity
The least humid month is May, with an average relative humidity of 67%.Rainfall
The month with the least rainfall in Fort Richardson is May, when the rain falls for 10.8 days and typically collects 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows in Fort Richardson. During 0.8 snowfall days, in May, Fort Richardson aggregates 0.2" (5mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 67.9 snowfall days, and 29.09" (739mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in May is 17h and 34min.On the first day of May in Fort Richardson, sunrise is at 5:46 am and sunset at 10:05 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 4:34 am and sunset at 11:18 pm AKDT.
Sunshine
With an average of 11.7h of sunshine, May has the most sunshine of the year.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in May is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: A daily high UV index of 3 in May leads to these guidelines:
Be mindful. Individuals with a lighter skin tone may suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the temperature in May in Fort Richardson?
What is the least humid month in Fort Richardson?
What is the average humidity in May in Fort Richardson?
What is the driest month in Fort Richardson?
How much does it rain in Fort Richardson in May?
What is the last month it snows in Fort Richardson?
How many hours of daylight does Fort Richardson have in May?
When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Fort Richardson?
What month has the most sunshine in Fort Richardson?
How long on average sun shines in May in Fort Richardson?
What is the UV index intensity in May in Fort Richardson?
Average temperature in May
Fort Richardson, AK
- Average high temperature in May: 51.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (62.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (19.6°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 40.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (50.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (11.7°F).
Average pressure in May
Fort Richardson, 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 (29.67"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Fort Richardson, AK
- Average wind speed in May: 4.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is November (5.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.3mph).
Average humidity in May
Fort Richardson, AK
- Average humidity in May: 67%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February and March (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (67%).
Average rainfall in May
Fort Richardson, AK
- Average rainfall in May: 0.59"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is September (2.2").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is May (0.59").
Average rainfall days in May
Fort Richardson, AK
- Average rainfall days in May: 10.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (19.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.8 days).
Average snowfall in May
Fort Richardson, AK
- Average snowfall in May: 0.2"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (6.85").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Fort Richardson, AK
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (12.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Fort Richardson, AK
- Average daylight in May: 17h and 4min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 19h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 5h and 36min).
- Average sunshine in May: 11h and 4min
The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 11h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in May
Fort Richardson, AK
- Average sunshine days in May: 16.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is May (16.9 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are August and September (9.7 days).
Average UV index in May
Fort Richardson, 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 December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in May
Fort Richardson, AK
- Average cloud cover in May: 38
The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 38).
Average visibility in May
Fort Richardson, AK
- Average visibility in May: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March and April (5mi).
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