May weather forecast
Point Lay, AK

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Point Lay, is a cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 24.6°F (-4.1°C) and 32.2°F (0.1°C).

Temperature

Point Lay's weather in May is marked by a clear rise in the average high-temperature, moving up from April's subzero cold 16.3°F (-8.7°C) to a cold 32.2°F (0.1°C). Point Lay maintains an average low-temperature of 24.6°F (-4.1°C) throughout May's nights.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May in Point Lay is 88%.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 5.8 days. Throughout May, 0.35" (9mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Point Lay, during the entire year, the rain falls for 66.1 days and collects up to 8.19" (208mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through December are months with snowfall. In Point Lay, in May, during 7.3 snowfall days, 0.94" (24mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 96.3 snowfall days, and 15" (381mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 10h and 39min.

Sunshine

In Point Lay, the average sunshine in May is 1.8h.

UV index

April through October, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the highest UV index in Point Lay. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 2 in May interprets into the following advice:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Point Lay in May?

During May, Point Lay experiences an average high-temperature of 32.2°F (0.1°C) and a low-temperature of 24.6°F (-4.1°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Point Lay?

In May, the average relative humidity is 88%.

How much does it rain in Point Lay in May?

In May, in Point Lay, Alaska, the rain falls for 5.8 days. Throughout May, 0.35" (9mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Point Lay in May?

In Point Lay, in May, snow falls for 7.3 days, with typically accumulated 0.94" (24mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May in Point Lay?

The average day length in May in Point Lay, Alaska, is 10h and 39min.

How many hours of sunshine does Point Lay have in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration in Point Lay is 1.8h.

When is the highest UV index in Point Lay?

The months with the highest UV index in Point Lay, Alaska, are April through October, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index intensity in May in Point Lay?

In Point Lay, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Point Lay, AK

Average temperature in May - Point Lay, AK
  • Average high temperature in May: 32.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (49.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-0.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 24.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (42.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-8.9°F).

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Average pressure in May
Point Lay, AK

Average pressure in May - Point Lay, AK
  • Average pressure in May: 30.01"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and March (30.04"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (29.82"Hg).

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Average wind speed in May
Point Lay, AK

Average wind speed in May - Point Lay, AK
  • Average wind speed in May: 11.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (15.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (11.4mph).

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Average humidity in May
Point Lay, AK

Average humidity in May - Point Lay, AK
  • Average humidity in May: 88%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February, March and December (93%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (78%).

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Average rainfall in May
Point Lay, AK

Average rainfall in May - Point Lay, AK
  • Average rainfall in May: 0.35"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.69").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.24").

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Average rainfall days in May
Point Lay, AK

Average rainfall days in May - Point Lay, AK
  • Average rainfall days in May: 5.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (0.7 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Point Lay, AK

Average snowfall in May - Point Lay, AK
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.94"

The month with the highest snowfall is November (2.68").
The month with the least snowfall is July (0.04").

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Average snowfall days in May
Point Lay, AK

Average snowfall days in May - Point Lay, AK
  • Average snowfall days in May: 7.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (13.5 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is July (0.6 days).

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Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Point Lay, AK

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Point Lay, AK
  • Average daylight in May: 10h and 4min

The month with the longest days is August (Average daylight: 18h and 0min).
The months with the shortest days are June and December (Average daylight: 0h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 1h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 6h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 0h and 24min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Point Lay, AK

Average sunshine days in May - Point Lay, AK
  • Average sunshine days in May: 18 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (21.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (12.8 days).

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Average UV index in May
Point Lay, AK

Average UV index in May - Point Lay, AK
  • Average UV index in May: 2

The months with the highest UV index are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (UV index 2).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in May
Point Lay, AK

Average cloud cover in May - Point Lay, AK
  • Average cloud cover in May: 64

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 79).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 45).

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Average visibility in May
Point Lay, AK

Average visibility in May - Point Lay, AK
  • Average visibility in May: 6mi

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

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