May weather forecastKivalina, AK
May
Weather in May
The last month of the spring, May, is a cold month in Kivalina, Alaska, with an average temperature varying between 37.8°F (3.2°C) and 28.6°F (-1.9°C).Temperature
With the onset of May, Kivalina experiences a noticeable temperature shift, with the average high-temperature advancing from a freezing cold 22.8°F (-5.1°C) in April to an icy 37.8°F (3.2°C). Nighttime temperatures in May average to a freezing cold 28.6°F (-1.9°C).Humidity
In Kivalina, the average relative humidity in May is 83%.Rainfall
In Kivalina, Alaska, during May, the rain falls for 6.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation. In Kivalina, Alaska, during the entire year, the rain falls for 65.7 days and collects up to 7.68" (195mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through June, August through December. In Kivalina, in May, during 5.8 snowfall days, 0.94" (24mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 71.6 snowfall days, and 14.09" (358mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
May has the longest days of the year, with an average of 17h and 42min of daylight.Sunshine
The average sunshine in May is 3.7h.UV index
May through July, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: A maximum high UV index of 3 in May translates into the following recommendations:
Put precautions into practice - Ensuring skin and eye safety is a necessity. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
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).
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).
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).
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%).
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").
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).
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").
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).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Kivalina, AK
- Average daylight in May: 17h and 42min
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 42min
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
