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
May
Weather in May
Temperature
As May arrives, Soldotna's weather shows an increase in high-temperatures, moving from April's cold 41.7°F (5.4°C) to a cool 55°F (12.8°C). Soldotna's average low-temperature in the month of May is recorded at a cold 40.8°F (4.9°C).Humidity
May is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 65%.Rainfall
In Soldotna, during May, the rain falls for 14.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 158.2 rainfall days, and 21.93" (557mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, September through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.5 snowfall days, in May, Soldotna aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 74.6 snowfall days, and 37.32" (948mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In May, the average length of the day in Soldotna is 17h and 22min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:56 am and sunset at 10:06 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 4:48 am and sunset at 11:16 pm AKDT.
Sunshine
In Soldotna, the average sunshine in May is 9.4h.UV index
In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 3 suggests this advice:
Act with care - Obligation to protect against skin and eye damage is highlighted. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Pay attention! The reflection of snow can enhance the Sun's UV radiation almost double.
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Frequently asked questions
What are May temperatures?
What is the least humid month?
What is the average humidity in May?
How much does it rain in May?
What is the last month it snows?
What is the average length of the day in May?
What time are sunrise and sunset in May?
How long on average sun shines in May?
What is the UV index intensity in May?
Average temperature in May
Soldotna, AK
- Average high temperature in May: 55°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (65.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (22.5°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 40.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (50.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.8°F).
Average pressure in May
Soldotna, AK
- Average pressure in May: 29.92"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (29.96"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are November and December (29.64"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Soldotna, AK
- Average wind speed in May: 5.7mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are November and December (7.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.3mph).
Average humidity in May
Soldotna, AK
- Average humidity in May: 65%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February and March (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (65%).
Average rainfall in May
Soldotna, AK
- Average rainfall in May: 1.14"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is September (3.19").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is March (1.1").
Average rainfall days in May
Soldotna, AK
- Average rainfall days in May: 14.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (19.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.4 days).
Average snowfall in May
Soldotna, AK
- Average snowfall in May: 0.12"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (9.45").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Soldotna, AK
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (15.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Soldotna, AK
- Average daylight in May: 17h and 2min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 18h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 5h and 54min).
- Average sunshine in May: 9h and 2min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 2h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in May
Soldotna, AK
- Average sunshine days in May: 12.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is July (13.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (9.2 days).
Average UV index in May
Soldotna, AK
- Average UV index in May: 3
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are February, March and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in May
Soldotna, AK
- Average cloud cover in May: 50
The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 47).
Average visibility in May
Soldotna, 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 February and March (4mi).