May weather forecastTuntutuliak, AK

May

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a cool month in Tuntutuliak, Alaska, with temperature in the range of an average high of 51.6°F (10.9°C) and an average low of 37.9°F (3.3°C).

Temperature

May signals a significant shift in the average high-temperature, soaring from April's icy 35.1°F (1.7°C) to a fresh 51.6°F (10.9°C). Tuntutuliak throughout May, records an average low-temperature of 37.9°F (3.3°C).

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity in Tuntutuliak is 68%.

Rainfall

In Tuntutuliak, in May, during 13.7 rainfall days, 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Tuntutuliak, during the entire year, the rain falls for 129.5 days and collects up to 16.46" (418mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 2.7 snowfall days, in May, Tuntutuliak aggregates 0.35" (9mm) of snow. In Tuntutuliak, Alaska, during the entire year, snow falls for 74.8 days and aggregates up to 22.91" (582mm) of snow.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 17h and 19min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 10:52 pm. On the last day of May, in Tuntutuliak, sunrise is at 5:35 am and sunset at 12:01 am AKDT.

Sunshine

May has the most sunshine of the year, with an average of 8.1h of sunshine.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In May, the average maximum UV index of 3 translates into the following recommendations:
Be vigilant - A duty to shield skin and eyes from injury exists. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.

Frequently asked questions

In May, in Tuntutuliak, the average high-temperature is 51.6°F (10.9°C), and the average low-temperature is 37.9°F (3.3°C).

The average relative humidity in May is 68%.

In Tuntutuliak, during May, the rain falls for 13.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation.

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 2.7 snowfall days, in May, Tuntutuliak aggregates 0.35" (9mm) of snow.

In Tuntutuliak, the average day length in May is 17h and 19min.

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 10:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:35 am and sunset at 12:01 am AKDT.

May has the most sunshine of the year, with an average of 8.1h of sunshine.

The average sunshine duration in May is 8.1h.

The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 3.

In Tuntutuliak, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Tuntutuliak, AK

  • Average high temperature in May: 51.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (62.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (12.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 37.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (49.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (3.7°F).

Average pressure in May
Tuntutuliak, AK

  • Average pressure in May: 29.89"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (29.92"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (29.64"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Tuntutuliak, AK

  • Average wind speed in May: 9.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (12.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.5mph).

Average humidity in May
Tuntutuliak, AK

  • Average humidity in May: 68%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February and March (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (65%).

Average rainfall in May
Tuntutuliak, AK

  • Average rainfall in May: 1.14"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.09").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and April (0.91").

Average rainfall days in May
Tuntutuliak, AK

  • Average rainfall days in May: 13.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (19.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is March (4.4 days).

Average snowfall in May
Tuntutuliak, AK

  • Average snowfall in May: 0.35"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.96").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Tuntutuliak, AK

  • Average snowfall days in May: 2.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (12.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in May: 17h and 18min

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: 8h and 6min

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 8h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 2h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in May
Tuntutuliak, AK

  • Average sunshine days in May: 14.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (8.6 days).

Average UV index in May
Tuntutuliak, 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 February, March and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in May
Tuntutuliak, AK

  • Average cloud cover in May: 57

The months with the most cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 67).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 54).

Average visibility in May
Tuntutuliak, AK

  • Average visibility in May: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August, September, October and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April and November (5mi).