May weather forecastKnik, AK
May
Weather in May
The last month of the spring, May, is a cool month in Knik, Alaska, with temperature in the range of an average high of 54.1°F (12.3°C) and an average low of 40.5°F (4.7°C).Temperature
With the onset of May, Knik's average high-temperature experiences a rise, moving from April's icy 40.1°F (4.5°C) to a cool 54.1°F (12.3°C). During the nights in May, Knik observes an average low-temperature of 40.5°F (4.7°C).Humidity
The least humid month is May, with an average relative humidity of 64%.Rainfall
April and May are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 10.6 days and typically aggregates up to 0.59" (15mm) of rain.Snowfall
January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.5 snowfall days, in May, Knik aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow. In Knik, during the entire year, snow falls for 56.8 days and aggregates up to 22.48" (571mm) of snow.Daylight
In May, the average length of the day is 17h and 37min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:45 am and sunset at 10:06 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 4:32 am and sunset at 11:21 pm AKDT.
Sunshine
With an average of 11.9h of sunshine, May has the most sunshine of the year.UV index
May through July, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 4 translates into these guidelines:
Prioritize safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are shared. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Knik, AK
- Average high temperature in May: 54.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (64.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (19.2°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 40.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (50.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.6°F).
Average pressure in May
Knik, 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 (29.68"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Knik, AK
- Average wind speed in May: 4.7mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is November (4.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.2mph).
Average humidity in May
Knik, AK
- Average humidity in May: 64%
The month with the highest relative humidity is March (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (64%).
Average rainfall in May
Knik, AK
- Average rainfall in May: 0.59"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is September (1.77").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are April and May (0.59").
Average rainfall days in May
Knik, AK
- Average rainfall days in May: 10.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.4 days).
Average snowfall in May
Knik, AK
- Average snowfall in May: 0.12"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (5.67").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Knik, AK
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (11.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Knik, AK
- Average daylight in May: 17h and 36min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 19h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 5h and 30min).
- Average sunshine in May: 11h and 54min
The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in May
Knik, AK
- Average sunshine days in May: 16.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (17 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (11.6 days).
Average UV index in May
Knik, AK
- Average UV index in May: 4
The months with the highest UV index are May, June and July (UV index 4).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in May
Knik, AK
- Average cloud cover in May: 38
The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 38).
Average visibility in May
Knik, AK
- Average visibility in May: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April and December (5mi).
