May weather - Spring 2024

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 sea temperature 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

A beautiful panorama of the famous St Elias Mountain covered in snow and clouds, with a view of the Hubbard Glacier, Yakutat, Alaska

Weather in May

May introduces Yakutat, Alaska to a milder climate, characterized by noticeable rises in temperature and extended daylight hours. Emphasizing the new seasonal trend, snowfall diminishes to a mere 0.2" (5mm), marking the arrival of spring in its full grandeur. Melting snow feeds numerous streams, resulting in a smooth shift from snowfall to rainfall. Winds continue to lose their winter harshness, bringing in fresher and slightly warmer breezes from the sea. As daylight extends, the town baths more in sunlight, hinting at summer on the horizon.

Temperature

May's arrival brings a slight change in high-temperatures, adjusting from an icy 42.6°F (5.9°C) in April to a cool 50.2°F (10.1°C). May nights cool to an average low-temperature of 43.2°F (6.2°C), a marginal decrease from its daytime equivalent.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May in Yakutat is 78%.

Rainfall

In May, in Yakutat, the rain falls for 12.7 days. Throughout May, 2.87" (73mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Yakutat, during the entire year, the rain falls for 171.7 days and collects up to 60.71" (1542mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Yakutat aggregates 0.2" (5mm) of snow. In Yakutat, during the entire year, snow falls for 45.2 days and aggregates up to 45.31" (1151mm) of snow.

Ocean temperature

In May, the average ocean temperature is 46.4°F (8°C).
Note: Beware of 46.4°F (8°C) waters at 55.4°F (13°C), they're uninviting, and a dip below 50°F (10°C) has risks of breath loss and cold shock, contingent on health.

Daylight

In Yakutat, the average length of the day in May is 17h and 7min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:15 am and sunset at 9:15 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 4:12 am and sunset at 10:21 pm AKDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 7.6h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 3 during May translates into the following directions:
Be vigilant - A duty to shield skin and eyes from injury exists. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.

Updated: Jun 3, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in May?

The high-temperature during May is 50.2°F (10.1°C) and the low-temperature is 43.2°F (6.2°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

In May, the average relative humidity in Yakutat is 78%.

How much does it rain in May?

In Yakutat, during May, the rain falls for 12.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.87" (73mm) of precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Yakutat aggregates 0.2" (5mm) of snow.

What is the ocean temperature in May?

In May, the average ocean temperature is 46.4°F (8°C). At temperatures below 50°F (10°C), swimming in a suitably protected swimsuit is feasible; otherwise, cold shock and loss of breathing control are imminent. Even a short swim, without thermal protection, at temperatures around 55.4°F (13°C) is not comfortable.

What is the average length of the day in May?

The average day length in May is 17h and 7min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:15 am and sunset at 9:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 4:12 am and sunset at 10:21 pm AKDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Yakutat?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 7.6h.

What is the UV index intensity in May in Yakutat?

In Yakutat, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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Year J F M A May J J A S O N D

Apr

May

Jun

Average high temperature

42.6°F 5.9°C

50.2°F 10.1°C

55.6°F 13.1°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

8mph 12.9km/h

7.5mph 12.1km/h

7mph 11.3km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

3.7

0.3

Average sea temperature

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

16.7

13.3

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Yakutat, AK

Average high temperature in May: 50.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (59.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34.9°F).

Average low temperature in May: 43.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (53.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (29.8°F).

Average pressure in May
Yakutat, AK

Average pressure in May: 29.98"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (30.02"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (29.69"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Yakutat, AK

Average wind speed in May: 6.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is November (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.1mph).

Average humidity in May
Yakutat, AK

Average humidity in May: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (72%).

Average rainfall in May
Yakutat, AK

Average rainfall in May: 2.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (8.54").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (2.32").

Average rainfall days in May
Yakutat, AK

Average rainfall days in May: 12.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (19.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (10.1 days).

Average snowfall in May
Yakutat, AK

Average snowfall in May: 0.2"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (9.53").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Yakutat, AK

Average snowfall days in May: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (9.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average sea temperature in May
Yakutat, AK

Average sea temperature in May: 46°F

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (57°F).
The coldest months (with the lowest average sea temperature) are January, February, March and April (43°F).

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

Average daylight in May: 17h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 18h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 6h and 12min).

Average sunshine in May: 7h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 7h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 2h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in May
Yakutat, AK

Average sunshine days in May: 16.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is May (16.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (10.3 days).

Average UV index in May
Yakutat, AK

Average UV index in May: 3

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and November (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in May
Yakutat, AK

Average cloud cover in May: 55

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 67).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 55).

Average visibility in May
Yakutat, AK

Average visibility in May: 6mi

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

May weather forecast
Yakutat, AK

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