May weather forecast
Gambell, AK

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Gambell, is a wintry month, with an average temperature ranging between min 29.1°F (-1.6°C) and max 32.7°F (0.4°C).

Temperature

May's onset witnesses a minor shift in the average high-temperature, moving from a freezing cold 24.6°F (-4.1°C) in April to a wintry 32.7°F (0.4°C). Gambell registers a gentle descent to an average nighttime low of 29.1°F (-1.6°C) in May from its daytime highs.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Gambell, Alaska, during May, the rain falls for 10.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation. In Gambell, during the entire year, the rain falls for 104 days and collects up to 17.64" (448mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Gambell are January through June, September through December. In Gambell, Alaska, in May, during 7.4 snowfall days, 1.5" (38mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Gambell, during the entire year, snow falls for 84.3 days and aggregates up to 16.5" (419mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Gambell, the average length of the day in May is 18h and 24min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 11:50 pm. On the last day of May, in Gambell, sunrise is at 5:27 am and sunset at 1:22 am AKDT.

Sunshine

In Gambell, the average sunshine in May is 4.2h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Gambell is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In May, the UV index of 2 transforms into the following advice:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is May in Gambell?

In May, in Gambell, the average high-temperature is 32.7°F (0.4°C), and the average low-temperature is 29.1°F (-1.6°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Gambell?

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

How many days does it rain in May in Gambell?

In Gambell, in May, it is raining for 10.1 days, with typically 1.06" (27mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Gambell in May?

In Gambell, Alaska, during May, snow falls for 7.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.5" (38mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Gambell have in May?

In May, the average day length is 18h and 24min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Gambell?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 11:50 pm. On the last day of the month, in Gambell, Alaska, sunrise is at 5:27 am and sunset at 1:22 am AKDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Gambell?

The average sunshine duration in May in Gambell is 4.2h.

What is the UV index intensity in May in Gambell?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Gambell is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Gambell, AK

Average temperature in May - Gambell, AK
  • Average high temperature in May: 32.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (49.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (13.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 29.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (46.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (6.6°F).

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Average pressure in May
Gambell, AK

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (29.94"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is October (29.69"Hg).

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Average wind speed in May
Gambell, AK

Average wind speed in May - Gambell, AK
  • Average wind speed in May: 13.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (23.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (12.5mph).

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Average humidity in May
Gambell, AK

Average humidity in May - Gambell, AK
  • Average humidity in May: 89%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February and March (92%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (79%).

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Average rainfall in May
Gambell, AK

Average rainfall in May - Gambell, AK
  • Average rainfall in May: 1.06"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (2.09").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (0.94").

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Average rainfall days in May
Gambell, AK

Average rainfall days in May - Gambell, AK
  • Average rainfall days in May: 10.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Gambell, AK

Average snowfall in May - Gambell, AK
  • Average snowfall in May: 1.5"

The month with the highest snowfall is April (2.76").
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0").

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Average snowfall days in May
Gambell, AK

Average snowfall days in May - Gambell, AK
  • Average snowfall days in May: 7.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (12.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Gambell, AK
  • Average daylight in May: 18h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 20h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 4h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 4h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 0h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Gambell, AK

Average sunshine days in May - Gambell, AK
  • Average sunshine days in May: 13.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (15.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (5.8 days).

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Average UV index in May
Gambell, AK

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

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

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Average cloud cover in May
Gambell, AK

Average cloud cover in May - Gambell, AK
  • Average cloud cover in May: 67

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 84).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 57).

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Average visibility in May
Gambell, AK

Average visibility in May - Gambell, 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 February and December (4mi).

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