May weather forecastMentasta Lake, AK
May
Weather in May
The last month of the spring, May, is a frosty month in Mentasta Lake, Alaska, with an average temperature varying between 45°F (7.2°C) and 30.9°F (-0.6°C).Temperature
May's arrival signals a significant increase in average high-temperatures, soaring from April's subzero cold 29.7°F (-1.3°C) to a chilly 45°F (7.2°C). Throughout May, the average low-temperature records at a subzero cold 30.9°F (-0.6°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in May in Mentasta Lake, Alaska, is 71%.Rainfall
In Mentasta Lake, Alaska, in May, it is raining for 13.5 days, with typically 1.26" (32mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Mentasta Lake, during the entire year, the rain falls for 131.6 days and collects up to 13.15" (334mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, September through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 4.5 snowfall days, in May, Mentasta Lake aggregates 3.23" (82mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 93.8 snowfall days, and 32.72" (831mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Mentasta Lake, the average length of the day in May is 18h and 5min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:11 am and sunset at 9:51 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 3:48 am and sunset at 11:15 pm AKDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May is 11.1h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in May is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: In May, an average UV index of 3 transforms into the following instructions:
Safety measures are advised. Light-skinned individuals may experience burns in under half an hour. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Mentasta Lake, AK
- Average high temperature in May: 45°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (59.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (6.3°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 30.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (43.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-4°F).
Average pressure in May
Mentasta Lake, AK
- Average pressure in May: 29.91"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (29.96"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (29.78"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Mentasta Lake, AK
- Average wind speed in May: 4.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (5.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).
Average humidity in May
Mentasta Lake, AK
- Average humidity in May: 71%
The month with the highest relative humidity is March (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (65%).
Average rainfall in May
Mentasta Lake, AK
- Average rainfall in May: 1.26"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.28").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.47").
Average rainfall days in May
Mentasta Lake, AK
- Average rainfall days in May: 13.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (19.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.2 days).
Average snowfall in May
Mentasta Lake, AK
- Average snowfall in May: 3.23"
The month with the highest snowfall is November (5.94").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Mentasta Lake, AK
- Average snowfall days in May: 4.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is November (15.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June and July (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Mentasta Lake, AK
- Average daylight in May: 18h and 6min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 20h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 5h and 0min).
- Average sunshine in May: 11h and 6min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 13h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in May
Mentasta Lake, AK
- Average sunshine days in May: 13.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is March (17.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (7.8 days).
Average UV index in May
Mentasta Lake, AK
- Average UV index in May: 3
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, September, October, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
Mentasta Lake, AK
- Average cloud cover in May: 42
The month with the most cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 40).
Average visibility in May
Mentasta Lake, AK
- Average visibility in May: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are March and April (5mi).
