May weather forecastNewhalen, AK
May
Weather in May
The last month of the spring, May, is a frosty month in Newhalen, Alaska, with temperature in the range of an average low of 38.7°F (3.7°C) and an average high of 48.4°F (9.1°C).Temperature
May's arrival is marked by an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a cold 36.5°F (2.5°C) in April to a frosty 48.4°F (9.1°C). Newhalen cools down to an average low-temperature of 38.7°F (3.7°C) throughout the month of May.Humidity
The least humid month is May, with an average relative humidity of 72%.Rainfall
In Newhalen, during May, the rain falls for 13.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 148.8 rainfall days, and 21.54" (547mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, September through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 1.8 snowfall days, in May, Newhalen aggregates 0.47" (12mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 83.4 snowfall days, and 44.37" (1127mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Newhalen, the average length of the day in May is 17h and 10min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:15 am and sunset at 10:17 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:11 am and sunset at 11:23 pm AKDT.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine is 9.4h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in May is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The maximum UV index, 3 during May, leads to the following recommendations:
Ensure safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are presented. The midday Sun can be dangerous due to its intense radiation; always find shade and reduce exposure. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Newhalen, AK
- Average high temperature in May: 48.4°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 (20.1°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 38.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (48.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.2°F).
Average pressure in May
Newhalen, AK
- Average pressure in May: 29.89"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (29.95"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (29.64"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Newhalen, AK
- Average wind speed in May: 8.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (9.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are June and July (7.3mph).
Average humidity in May
Newhalen, AK
- Average humidity in May: 72%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February, March and December (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (72%).
Average rainfall in May
Newhalen, AK
- Average rainfall in May: 1.18"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is September (3.31").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.02").
Average rainfall days in May
Newhalen, AK
- Average rainfall days in May: 13.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (18.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.3 days).
Average snowfall in May
Newhalen, AK
- Average snowfall in May: 0.47"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (9.33").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Newhalen, AK
- Average snowfall days in May: 1.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (14.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Newhalen, AK
- Average daylight in May: 17h and 12min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 18h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 6h and 6min).
- Average sunshine in May: 9h and 24min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 9h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in May
Newhalen, AK
- Average sunshine days in May: 14.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is May (14.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (9.7 days).
Average UV index in May
Newhalen, AK
- Average UV index in May: 3
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 4).
The month with the lowest UV index is November (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in May
Newhalen, AK
- Average cloud cover in May: 51
The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 50).
Average visibility in May
Newhalen, AK
- Average visibility in May: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are February, March and December (5mi).
