May weather forecast
Selawik, AK

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a chilly month in Selawik, Alaska, with an average temperature varying between 43.9°F (6.6°C) and 32.5°F (0.3°C).

Temperature

Selawik's weather undergoes a significant change with the arrival of May, as the average high-temperature moves from a freezing cold 25.2°F (-3.8°C) in April to a chilly 43.9°F (6.6°C). Throughout the May nights, Selawik encounters a low-temperature of 32.5°F (0.3°C).

Humidity

In Selawik, the average relative humidity in May is 76%.

Rainfall

In Selawik, in May, it is raining for 9.8 days, with typically 0.75" (19mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Selawik, during the entire year, the rain falls for 85.8 days and collects up to 12.91" (328mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 5.3 snowfall days, in May, Selawik aggregates 0.94" (24mm) of snow. In Selawik, during the entire year, snow falls for 90.6 days and aggregates up to 33.58" (853mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 19h and 48min of daylight, May has the longest days of the year in Selawik.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:46 am and sunset at 11:27 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 3:26 am and sunset at 1:49 am AKDT.

Sunshine

In Selawik, the average sunshine in May is 5.3h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: An average UV index of 3 in May transforms into this advice:
Prioritize safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are shared. The Sun's UV radiation is especially harmful around midday, so reduce exposure and stay safe. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold in Selawik during May?

An average high-temperature, in May, in Selawik, is 43.9°F (6.6°C) and the average low-temperature is 32.5°F (0.3°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Selawik?

The average relative humidity in May in Selawik, Alaska, is 76%.

How much does it rain in Selawik in May?

In May, in Selawik, the rain falls for 9.8 days. Throughout May, 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the last month it snows in Selawik?

May is the last month it regularly snows in Selawik, Alaska. During 5.3 snowfall days, in May, Selawik aggregates 0.94" (24mm) of snow.

When are the longest days in Selawik?

The month with the longest days is May, with an average of 19h and 48min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in May in Selawik?

In Selawik, the average day length in May is 19h and 47min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Selawik?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:46 am and sunset at 11:27 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 3:26 am and sunset at 1:49 am AKDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Selawik?

The average sunshine duration in May is 5.3h.

What is the UV index intensity in May in Selawik?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Selawik is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Selawik, AK

Average temperature in May - Selawik, AK
  • Average high temperature in May: 43.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (62.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (0.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 32.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (50°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-8.1°F).

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Average pressure in May
Selawik, AK

Average pressure in May - Selawik, AK
  • Average pressure in May: 29.95"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (29.96"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (29.78"Hg).

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Average wind speed in May
Selawik, AK

Average wind speed in May - Selawik, AK
  • Average wind speed in May: 7.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (8.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (7.1mph).

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Average humidity in May
Selawik, AK

Average humidity in May - Selawik, AK
  • Average humidity in May: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and March (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (63%).

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Average rainfall in May
Selawik, AK

Average rainfall in May - Selawik, AK
  • Average rainfall in May: 0.75"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.93").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.55").

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Average rainfall days in May
Selawik, AK

Average rainfall days in May - Selawik, AK
  • Average rainfall days in May: 9.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (16.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (1.4 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Selawik, AK

Average snowfall in May - Selawik, AK
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.94"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.91").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

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Average snowfall days in May
Selawik, AK

Average snowfall days in May - Selawik, AK
  • Average snowfall days in May: 5.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (14.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Selawik, AK

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Selawik, AK
  • Average daylight in May: 19h and 5min

The month with the longest days is May (Average daylight: 19h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 2h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 5h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 8h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 0h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Selawik, AK

Average sunshine days in May - Selawik, AK
  • Average sunshine days in May: 15.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (12.7 days).

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Average UV index in May
Selawik, AK

Average UV index in May - Selawik, AK
  • Average UV index in May: 3

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, November and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in May
Selawik, AK

Average cloud cover in May - Selawik, AK
  • Average cloud cover in May: 54

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 42).

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Average visibility in May
Selawik, AK

Average visibility in May - Selawik, 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 and December (4mi).

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