May weather forecastHope, AK
May
Weather in May
The last month of the spring, May, is a frosty month in Hope, Alaska, with an average temperature varying between 32°F (0°C) and 43.5°F (6.4°C).Temperature
May's arrival signals an increase in average high-temperatures, moving from April's wintry 33.4°F (0.8°C) to a frosty 43.5°F (6.4°C). Hope witnesses a consistent average low-temperature of 32°F (0°C) throughout May.Humidity
The average relative humidity in May is 82%.Rainfall
In Hope, during May, the rain falls for 16 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 158.6 rainfall days, and 23.62" (600mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 1.8 snowfall days, in May, Hope aggregates 0.47" (12mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 92.4 snowfall days, and 43.31" (1100mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Hope, the average length of the day in May is 17h and 28min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:48 am and sunset at 10:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 4:37 am and sunset at 11:15 pm AKDT.
Sunshine
With an average of 8.5h of sunshine, May has the most sunshine of the year.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in May is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during May translates into these guidelines:
Babies, children, and those with sensitive skin should always avoid extended periods in the sun. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Hope, AK
- Average high temperature in May: 43.5°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 (18°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 32°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (44.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (7.5°F).
Average pressure in May
Hope, AK
- Average pressure in May: 29.93"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (29.97"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (29.66"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Hope, AK
- Average wind speed in May: 5.3mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are November and December (5.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.7mph).
Average humidity in May
Hope, AK
- Average humidity in May: 82%
The months with the highest relative humidity are March and December (92%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (79%).
Average rainfall in May
Hope, AK
- Average rainfall in May: 1.42"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (3.03").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.14").
Average rainfall days in May
Hope, AK
- Average rainfall days in May: 16 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (21.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6 days).
Average snowfall in May
Hope, AK
- Average snowfall in May: 0.47"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (9.57").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Hope, AK
- Average snowfall days in May: 1.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (17.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Hope, AK
- Average daylight in May: 17h and 30min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 19h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 5h and 42min).
- Average sunshine in May: 8h and 30min
The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 8h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 2h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in May
Hope, AK
- Average sunshine days in May: 12.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (14.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (8 days).
Average UV index in May
Hope, 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, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in May
Hope, AK
- Average cloud cover in May: 55
The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 70).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 55).
Average visibility in May
Hope, AK
- Average visibility in May: 5mi
The month with the highest visibility is June (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, October, November and December (4mi).
