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 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
The beginning of May signals a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from a freezing cold 23°F (-5°C) in April to an icy 35.2°F (1.8°C). A modest dip in temperatures to an average of 27.5°F (-2.5°C) is observed throughout Shishmaref's May nights.Humidity
The average relative humidity in May in Shishmaref is 86%.Rainfall
In Shishmaref, in May, during 6.2 rainfall days, 0.39" (10mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Shishmaref, there are 67.8 rainfall days, and 7.24" (184mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows in Shishmaref. During 4.3 snowfall days, in May, Shishmaref aggregates 0.63" (16mm) of snow. In Shishmaref, during the entire year, snow falls for 75.9 days and aggregates up to 10.91" (277mm) of snow.Daylight
In May, the average length of the day in Shishmaref is 19h and 34min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:14 am and sunset at 11:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 4:05 am and sunset at 1:58 am AKDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May in Shishmaref is 3.9h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in May in Shishmaref is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: The average daily UV index of 2 in May transforms into the following instructions:
In contrast to children, who must always be shielded from the sun, most people can tolerate up to an hour of sun exposure without any burns. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
Frequently asked questions
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What is the UV index intensity in May in Shishmaref?
Average temperature in May
Shishmaref, AK
- Average high temperature in May: 35.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (52.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (7.9°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 27.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (45.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is March (-0.8°F).
Average pressure in May
Shishmaref, AK
- Average pressure in May: 29.95"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are March and May (29.95"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is October (29.74"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Shishmaref, AK
- Average wind speed in May: 9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is November (14.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (9mph).
Average humidity in May
Shishmaref, AK
- Average humidity in May: 86%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February and March (92%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June, September and October (79%).
Average rainfall in May
Shishmaref, AK
- Average rainfall in May: 0.39"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.06").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.31").
Average rainfall days in May
Shishmaref, AK
- Average rainfall days in May: 6.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (12.4 days).
The months with the least rainy days are February and December (1.5 days).
Average snowfall in May
Shishmaref, AK
- Average snowfall in May: 0.63"
The month with the highest snowfall is November (1.85").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Shishmaref, AK
- Average snowfall days in May: 4.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (12 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is July (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Shishmaref, AK
- Average daylight in May: 19h and 4min
The month with the longest days is July (Average daylight: 19h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 2h and 54min).
- Average sunshine in May: 3h and 5min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 6h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 0h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in May
Shishmaref, AK
- Average sunshine days in May: 20.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is June (22.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (14.3 days).
Average UV index in May
Shishmaref, AK
- Average UV index in May: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 3).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, April, October, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in May
Shishmaref, AK
- Average cloud cover in May: 60
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 73).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 45).
Average visibility in May
Shishmaref, 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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