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 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
Weather in May
Temperature
The onset of May manifests an average high-temperature of a frosty 43°F (6.1°C), demonstrating a minor variation from the preceding month. Sand Point's May nights demonstrate minimal variation from the daytime temperatures, with an average of 38.8°F (3.8°C).Humidity
In May, the average relative humidity is 84%.Rainfall
In May, the rain falls for 15.1 days. Throughout May, 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 172 rainfall days, and 32.6" (828mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Sand Point are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 1.5 snowfall days, in May, Sand Point aggregates 0.47" (12mm) of snow. In Sand Point, during the entire year, snow falls for 55.6 days and aggregates up to 18.19" (462mm) of snow.Ocean temperature
In Sand Point, the average seawater temperature in May is 41.5°F (5.3°C).Note: Danger awaits those who swim in 41.5°F (5.3°C) without protection. Falling below 50°F (10°C) means intense cold shock and hyperventilation.
Daylight
The average length of the day in May in Sand Point, Alaska, is 16h and 16min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 10:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:08 am and sunset at 11:11 pm AKDT.
Sunshine
In Sand Point, the average sunshine in May is 6.5h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in May is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: The average daily UV index of 2 in May transforms into the following instructions:
People with sensitive skin, children, and babies should always be protected from prolonged sun exposure. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
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Average temperature in May
Sand Point, AK
- Average high temperature in May: 43°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (54.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is March (34°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 38.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (50.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is March (28.9°F).
Average pressure in May
Sand Point, AK
- Average pressure in May: 29.85"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (29.98"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are January and December (29.52"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Sand Point, AK
- Average wind speed in May: 11.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (16.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (9.2mph).
Average humidity in May
Sand Point, AK
- Average humidity in May: 84%
The month with the highest relative humidity is July (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (79%).
Average rainfall in May
Sand Point, AK
- Average rainfall in May: 2.01"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (4.45").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (1.26").
Average rainfall days in May
Sand Point, AK
- Average rainfall days in May: 15.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (18.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (10.3 days).
Average snowfall in May
Sand Point, AK
- Average snowfall in May: 0.47"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.45").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Sand Point, AK
- Average snowfall days in May: 1.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average sea temperature in May
Sand Point, AK
- Average sea temperature in May: 41.6°F
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (53.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (38°F).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Sand Point, AK
- Average daylight in May: 16h and 2min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 17h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 12min).
- Average sunshine in May: 6h and 3min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 6h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 2h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in May
Sand Point, AK
- Average sunshine days in May: 13.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is June (17.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (4.6 days).
Average UV index in May
Sand Point, AK
- Average UV index in May: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 3).
The months with the lowest UV index are March and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in May
Sand Point, AK
- Average cloud cover in May: 65
The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 68).
The months with the least cloud cover are March and September (Cloud cover 60).
Average visibility in May
Sand Point, AK
- Average visibility in May: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and December (5mi).
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