Contents
- Weather in May
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in May
- Average pressure in May
- Average wind speed in May
- Average humidity in May
- Average rainfall in May
- Average rainfall days in May
- Average snowfall in May
- Average snowfall days in May
- Average sea temperature in May
- Average daylight in May
- Average sunshine in May
- Average sunshine days in May
- Average UV index in May
- Average cloud cover in May
- Average visibility in May
Weather in May
Temperature
The start of May signals a slight increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a chilly 45.9°F (7.7°C) in April to a fresh 51.8°F (11°C). During May, the nighttime temperatures align closely with the daytime averages, measuring a frosty 45.3°F (7.4°C).Humidity
In May, the average relative humidity in Metlakatla is 83%.Rainfall
May is the month with the least rainfall in Metlakatla. Rain falls for 16.4 days and accumulates 3.7" (94mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
In Metlakatla, Alaska, snow does not fall in May through October.Ocean temperature
In Metlakatla, Alaska, the average seawater temperature in May is 48°F (8.9°C).Note: Entering waters of 48°F (8.9°C) is life-endangering. A mere moment in 55.4°F (13°C) waters feels piercing cold, and below 50°F (10°C) it can lead to immediate cold shock and cessation of breathing control, depending on body resilience.
Daylight
The average length of the day in May is 16h and 13min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:03 am and sunset at 8:23 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 4:13 am and sunset at 9:14 pm AKDT.
Sunshine
May has the most sunshine of the year, with an average of 7.2h of sunshine.UV index
In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: In May, an average UV index of 3 transforms into the following instructions:
Take necessary precautions - Suggestions to elude sunburn are provided. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes.
Frequently asked questions
What are the temperatures in Metlakatla in May?
What is the average humidity in May in Metlakatla?
What is the driest month in Metlakatla?
How many days does it rain in May in Metlakatla?
When it does not snow in Metlakatla?
Does it snow in Metlakatla in May?
What is the water temperature in May in Metlakatla?
How many hours of daylight does Metlakatla have in May?
When are sunrise and sunset in May in Metlakatla?
What month has the most sunshine in Metlakatla?
How many hours of sunshine does Metlakatla have in May?
What is the UV index intensity in May in Metlakatla?
Average temperature in May
Metlakatla, AK
- Average high temperature in May: 51.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (59.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (39.2°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 45.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (54°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (34.3°F).
Average pressure in May
Metlakatla, AK
- Average pressure in May: 30.01"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (30.06"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (29.8"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Metlakatla, AK
- Average wind speed in May: 7.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (13.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.4mph).
Average humidity in May
Metlakatla, AK
- Average humidity in May: 83%
The month with the highest relative humidity is August (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is February (78%).
Average rainfall in May
Metlakatla, AK
- Average rainfall in May: 3.7"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (10.67").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is May (3.7").
Average rainfall days in May
Metlakatla, AK
- Average rainfall days in May: 16.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is November (23 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (15.2 days).
Average snowfall in May
Metlakatla, AK
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (7.05").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Metlakatla, AK
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (8.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average sea temperature in May
Metlakatla, AK
- Average sea temperature in May: 48.1°F
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (55.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (42.5°F).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Metlakatla, AK
- Average daylight in May: 16h and 1min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 17h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 18min).
- Average sunshine in May: 7h and 1min
The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 7h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in May
Metlakatla, AK
- Average sunshine days in May: 12.2 days
The months with the most sunshine days are May and August (12.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (5.6 days).
Average UV index in May
Metlakatla, AK
- Average UV index in May: 3
The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in May
Metlakatla, AK
- Average cloud cover in May: 55
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 72).
The months with the least cloud cover are May and September (Cloud cover 55).
Average visibility in May
Metlakatla, AK
- Average visibility in May: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
Metlakatla, Alaska, USA
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