May weather forecastNorthway, AK
May
Weather in May
The last month of the spring, May, is a refreshing month in Northway, Alaska, with an average temperature fluctuating between 38.7°F (3.7°C) and 56.5°F (13.6°C).Temperature
As Northway steps into May, a marked temperature rise is observed, with the average high-temperature advancing from April's wintry 35.1°F (1.7°C) to a mild 56.5°F (13.6°C). In May, Northway records an average nighttime temperature of 38.7°F (3.7°C).Humidity
In Northway, the average relative humidity in May is 54%.Rainfall
In Northway, in May, it is raining for 8.5 days, with typically 0.63" (16mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 82.1 rainfall days, and 7.56" (192mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, August through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 2.3 snowfall days, in May, Northway aggregates 0.98" (25mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 84.1 snowfall days, and 17.28" (439mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In May, the average length of the day is 18h and 5min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:04 am and sunset at 9:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 3:41 am and sunset at 11:09 pm AKDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May is 11.8h.UV index
In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 4 transforms into these recommendations:
Act with care - The suggestion to avoid sunburn is emphasized. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Northway, AK
- Average high temperature in May: 56.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (69.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-0.2°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 38.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (49.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-10.5°F).
Average pressure in May
Northway, AK
- Average pressure in May: 29.88"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (29.78"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Northway, AK
- Average wind speed in May: 5.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (5.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is March (3.8mph).
Average humidity in May
Northway, AK
- Average humidity in May: 54%
The month with the highest relative humidity is March (93%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (53%).
Average rainfall in May
Northway, AK
- Average rainfall in May: 0.63"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.54").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is March (0.24").
Average rainfall days in May
Northway, AK
- Average rainfall days in May: 8.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (13.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (1.3 days).
Average snowfall in May
Northway, AK
- Average snowfall in May: 0.98"
The month with the highest snowfall is November (3.39").
The months with the least snowfall are June and July (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Northway, AK
- Average snowfall days in May: 2.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is November (15.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June and July (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Northway, 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: 4h and 54min).
- Average sunshine in May: 11h and 48min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 13h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 1h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in May
Northway, AK
- Average sunshine days in May: 17.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (21.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.5 days).
Average UV index in May
Northway, AK
- Average UV index in May: 4
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are February, March, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in May
Northway, AK
- Average cloud cover in May: 39
The months with the most cloud cover are March and November (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 38).
Average visibility in May
Northway, AK
- Average visibility in May: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August, September and October (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, November and December (4mi).
