May weather forecastPilot Station, AK
May
Weather in May
The last month of the spring, May, is a frosty month in Pilot Station, Alaska, with temperature in the range of an average low of 35.2°F (1.8°C) and an average high of 48.9°F (9.4°C).Temperature
With the onset of May, Pilot Station's average high-temperature experiences a noticeable rise, advancing from April's freezing cold 31.6°F (-0.2°C) to a frosty 48.9°F (9.4°C). Throughout the month of May, Pilot Station expects an average low of 35.2°F (1.8°C).Humidity
In May, the average relative humidity is 72%.Rainfall
In Pilot Station, in May, during 11.8 rainfall days, 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Pilot Station, Alaska, during the entire year, the rain falls for 104.5 days and collects up to 15.75" (400mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, September through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 3.4 snowfall days, in May, Pilot Station aggregates 0.55" (14mm) of snow. In Pilot Station, during the entire year, snow falls for 71.4 days and aggregates up to 22.72" (577mm) of snow.Daylight
In May, the average length of the day is 17h and 46min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 11:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:18 am and sunset at 12:19 am AKDT.
Sunshine
May has the most sunshine of the year, with an average of 7.9h of sunshine.UV index
The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: In May, the average maximum UV index of 3 translates into the following recommendations:
Be vigilant - Preventing sunburn is recommended. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Pilot Station, AK
- Average high temperature in May: 48.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (61.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (11.3°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 35.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (47.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (2.3°F).
Average pressure in May
Pilot Station, AK
- Average pressure in May: 29.9"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (29.91"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are October and December (29.67"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Pilot Station, AK
- Average wind speed in May: 9.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (11.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.9mph).
Average humidity in May
Pilot Station, AK
- Average humidity in May: 72%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February, March and December (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (66%).
Average rainfall in May
Pilot Station, AK
- Average rainfall in May: 0.94"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.13").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and June (0.87").
Average rainfall days in May
Pilot Station, AK
- Average rainfall days in May: 11.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (17.8 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (2.4 days).
Average snowfall in May
Pilot Station, AK
- Average snowfall in May: 0.55"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.28").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Pilot Station, AK
- Average snowfall days in May: 3.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (11.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Pilot Station, AK
- Average daylight in May: 17h and 48min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 19h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 5h and 24min).
- Average sunshine in May: 7h and 54min
The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 7h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 2h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in May
Pilot Station, AK
- Average sunshine days in May: 15.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is March (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (10.9 days).
Average UV index in May
Pilot Station, 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 March, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in May
Pilot Station, AK
- Average cloud cover in May: 56
The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 68).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 54).
Average visibility in May
Pilot Station, 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 (5mi).
