Anchorage in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Anchorage in may 2024
The weather in Anchorage in the month of may comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics the entire month, but also navigating through the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout may
bad weather 16.5cm
Weather at 6am
43°F
Partly Cloudy
39% of time
35%
11%
8%
Weather at 12pm
52°F
Partly Cloudy
40% of time
36%
10%
8%
Weather at 6pm
52°F
Partly Cloudy
39% of time
35%
11%
8%
Weather at 3am
41°F
42%
33%
10%
8%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Anchorage in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Anchorage in may.
The climate of Anchorage in may is bad
The climate in may in Anchorage is quite dry (with 1.3in of rainfall over 1 days). This is better than the previous month since in april it receives an average of 1.2in of precipitation over 1 days.
The climate is relatively cool here this month, but it is bearable by dressing hot. The thermometer averaged maximum of 54°F. The minimum is 43°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in may in Anchorage is 49°F. Note that seasonal normals in contrast with those observed in Anchorage in the month of may with a maximum record of 70°F in 2009 and a minimum record of 23°F in 2013.
On this month of may, day length in Anchorage is generally 17:32. Sunrise is at 04:11 and sunset is at 21:43.
With a correct climate, the month of may is okay (but not good) to go in this locality in United States.
May: another location in Alaska?
If you want to go to Alaska in may, there are destinations with better weather than Anchorage:
In may, Fairbanks, Ketchikan, Tok and Tanana have a tolerable climate, but better than Anchorage.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Anchorage in may
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are compiled from the weather statements of the past years of may.
| May | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 49°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 54°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 43°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 70°F (2009) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 23°F (2013) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 1 day(s) (3%) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 2 day(s) (6%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 43°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 38°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 47°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 12km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 40°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 1.3in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 1 day(s) (4%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 0.7in (2013) | ||||
| Snowfall | 16.5cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 77% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.44km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 39% | ||||
| UV index | 4 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 17 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 04:11 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 21:43 | ||||
| Length of day | 17:32 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in may | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | bad | ||||
How was the weather last may?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Anchorage in may 2023:
32°F to 43°F
36°F to 45°F
34°F to 41°F
32°F to 45°F
34°F to 45°F
38°F to 43°F
36°F to 40°F
36°F to 47°F
36°F to 49°F
38°F to 50°F
40°F to 50°F
40°F to 54°F
41°F to 52°F
41°F to 52°F
41°F to 54°F
41°F to 47°F
40°F to 45°F
40°F to 54°F
47°F to 59°F
47°F to 58°F
43°F to 47°F
41°F to 50°F
43°F to 52°F
43°F to 52°F
43°F to 52°F
43°F to 52°F
41°F to 49°F
43°F to 54°F
43°F to 50°F
45°F to 50°F
45°F to 49°F
Map: other cities in Alaska in may
Cities near Anchorage:
| Kenai in may | bad weather |
| Valdez in may | very bad weather |
| Anchor Point in may | bad weather |
| Denali National Park in may | very bad weather |
| Cordova in may | bad weather |
| Lake Clark National Park in may | very bad weather |
| Healy in may | very bad weather |
| Wrangell-St. Elias National Park in may | very bad weather |
| Kodiak in may | very bad weather |
| Katmai National Park in may | very bad weather |
| Fairbanks in may | tolerable weather |
| Tok in may | tolerable weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.
Anchorage
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Weather data for Anchorage in may:
Weather data for Anchorage for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Anchorage. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Anchorage can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Anchorage.