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
As Nome transitions into May, the average high-temperature is observed to rise from a subzero cold 27.3°F (-2.6°C) in April to an icy 38.5°F (3.6°C). An average temperature of 32.4°F (0.2°C) is logged during the nights of May, a small step down from daytime highs.Humidity
In Nome, the average relative humidity in May is 82%.Rainfall
The month with the least rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 7.4 days and typically collects 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, September through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 4.2 snowfall days, in May, Nome aggregates 0.94" (24mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Nome, there are 65.1 snowfall days, and 25" (635mm) of snow is accumulated.Ocean temperature
In May, the average ocean temperature in Nome is 31.3°F (-0.4°C).Note: When swimming, this condition is immediately life-threatening. Loss of control over breathing occurs instantly, impairing clear thought. It is vital to wear a specialized swimsuit to prevent thermal loss.
Daylight
In Nome, the average length of the day in May is 18h and 41min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:26 am and sunset at 11:30 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 4:49 am and sunset at 1:09 am AKDT.
Sunshine
May has the most sunshine of the year, with an average of 7.2h of sunshine.UV index
The months with the highest UV index in Nome are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 during May translates into the following directions:
Put precautions into practice - Guidance to elude sunburn is provided. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in May
Nome, AK
- Average high temperature in May: 38.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (54.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (10.4°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 32.4°F
The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (48.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (2.7°F).
Average pressure in May
Nome, AK
- Average pressure in May: 29.94"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (29.94"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is October (29.7"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Nome, AK
- Average wind speed in May: 8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is November (13.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (8mph).
Average humidity in May
Nome, AK
- Average humidity in May: 82%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February and March (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (76%).
Average rainfall in May
Nome, AK
- Average rainfall in May: 0.71"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.2").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is May (0.71").
Average rainfall days in May
Nome, AK
- Average rainfall days in May: 7.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (15.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.3 days).
Average snowfall in May
Nome, AK
- Average snowfall in May: 0.94"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (5.08").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Nome, AK
- Average snowfall days in May: 4.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (11.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).
Average sea temperature in May
Nome, AK
- Average sea temperature in May: 31.3°F
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (52.5°F).
The coldest months (with the lowest average sea temperature) are March and April (28.9°F).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Nome, AK
- Average daylight in May: 18h and 4min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 21h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 4h and 12min).
- 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 June (Average sunshine: 0h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in May
Nome, AK
- Average sunshine days in May: 19.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is March (20.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (13.6 days).
Average UV index in May
Nome, AK
- Average UV index in May: 3
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 3).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, October, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in May
Nome, AK
- Average cloud cover in May: 51
The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 60).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 47).
Average visibility in May
Nome, 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).
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