May weather forecast
Kivalina, AK

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is an icy month in Kivalina, Alaska, with temperature in the range of an average high of 37.8°F (3.2°C) and an average low of 28.6°F (-1.9°C).

Temperature

Kivalina's transition into May is marked by a clear temperature shift, advancing from a freezing cold 22.8°F (-5.1°C) in April to a wintry 37.8°F (3.2°C). In May, the temperature drops to an average of 28.6°F (-1.9°C) at night.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 83%.

Rainfall

In May, in Kivalina, the rain falls for 6.4 days. Throughout May, 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Kivalina, there are 65.7 rainfall days, and 7.68" (195mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through June, August through December are months with snowfall in Kivalina, Alaska. In Kivalina, during May, snow falls for 5.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.94" (24mm) of snow. In Kivalina, during the entire year, snow falls for 71.6 days and aggregates up to 14.09" (358mm) of snow.

Daylight

May has the longest days of the year in Kivalina, with an average of 17h and 42min of daylight.

Sunshine

In Kivalina, the average sunshine in May is 3.7h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Kivalina are May through July, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 3 in May, converts into the following recommendations:
Exercise caution. Those with pale skin may experience burns in less than half an hour. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold in Kivalina during May?

The average high-temperature, in May, in Kivalina, is 37.8°F (3.2°C), while the average low-temperature is 28.6°F (-1.9°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Kivalina?

In May, the average relative humidity in Kivalina is 83%.

How much does it rain in Kivalina in May?

In Kivalina, during May, the rain falls for 6.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in May in Kivalina?

In May, in Kivalina, Alaska, it is snowing for 5.8 days. Throughout May, 0.94" (24mm) of snow is accumulated.

When are the longest days in Kivalina?

With an average of 17h and 42min of daylight, May has the longest days of the year in Kivalina.

How many hours of daylight does Kivalina have in May?

In May, the average day length in Kivalina is 17h and 40min.

How many hours of sunshine does Kivalina have in May?

In Kivalina, Alaska, the average sunshine duration in May is 3.7h.

What are the months with the highest UV index in Kivalina?

May through July, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the highest UV index in Kivalina, Alaska.

What is the UV index intensity in May in Kivalina?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Kivalina, AK

Average temperature in May - Kivalina, AK
  • Average high temperature in May: 37.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (54.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (5.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 28.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (46.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is March (-3.3°F).

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Average pressure in May
Kivalina, AK

Average pressure in May - Kivalina, AK
  • Average pressure in May: 29.96"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (29.97"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are September and October (29.78"Hg).

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Average wind speed in May
Kivalina, AK

Average wind speed in May - Kivalina, AK
  • Average wind speed in May: 8.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is November (12.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (8.4mph).

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Average humidity in May
Kivalina, AK

Average humidity in May - Kivalina, AK
  • Average humidity in May: 83%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (72%).

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Average rainfall in May
Kivalina, AK

Average rainfall in May - Kivalina, AK
  • Average rainfall in May: 0.47"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are July and August (1.1").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and December (0.35").

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Average rainfall days in May
Kivalina, AK

Average rainfall days in May - Kivalina, AK
  • Average rainfall days in May: 6.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (13.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (0.9 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Kivalina, AK

Average snowfall in May - Kivalina, AK
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.94"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.72").
The month with the least snowfall is July (0").

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Average snowfall days in May
Kivalina, AK

Average snowfall days in May - Kivalina, AK
  • Average snowfall days in May: 5.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (10.4 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is July (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is May (Average daylight: 17h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 0h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 3h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 7h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 0h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Kivalina, AK

Average sunshine days in May - Kivalina, AK
  • Average sunshine days in May: 18.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (21.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (15.3 days).

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Average UV index in May
Kivalina, AK

Average UV index in May - Kivalina, AK
  • Average UV index in May: 3

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

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Average cloud cover in May
Kivalina, AK

Average cloud cover in May - Kivalina, AK
  • Average cloud cover in May: 52

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 40).

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Average visibility in May
Kivalina, AK

Average visibility in May - Kivalina, 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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