Prudhoe Bay in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Prudhoe Bay in may 2024
The weather in Prudhoe Bay in the month of may comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics for all the month, but also by clicking on the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout may
very bad weather 92.6cm
Weather at 6am
25°F
Snow showers
27% of time
20%
20%
18%
Weather at 12pm
31°F
Snow showers
29% of time
22%
18%
16%
Weather at 6pm
31°F
Cloudy
24% of time
24%
23%
14%
Weather at 3am
23°F
30%
24%
17%
15%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Prudhoe Bay in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Prudhoe Bay in may.
The climate of Prudhoe Bay in may is very bad
The climate in may in Prudhoe Bay is quite dry ; it hardly ever rains (0.7in of precipitation over 1 days).
The climate is icy in that area this month. Bring warm clothes!. Temperatures are up to 32°F. In the morning the temperature drops to 25°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in may in Prudhoe Bay is 29°F. These temperatures are far removed from those records observed in Prudhoe Bay in may with a maximum record of 54°F in 2015 and a minimum record of -11°F in 2013. You can expect to have about 26 days with temperatures down below 32°F, or 84% of time.
On average, in Prudhoe Bay, the days of may last 00:00. The sun rises at 00:00 and sets at 00:00.
May: another location in Alaska?
If you want to go to Alaska in may, there are destinations with better weather than Prudhoe Bay:
In may, Fairbanks, Ketchikan, Tok and Tanana have a tolerable climate, but better than Prudhoe Bay.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Prudhoe Bay in may
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are set from the weather statements earlier years of the month of may.
| May | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 29°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 32°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 25°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 54°F (2015) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | -11°F (2013) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 26 day(s) (84%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 20km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 16°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 0.7in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 1 day(s) (2%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 0.5in (2014) | ||||
| Snowfall | 92.6cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 94% | ||||
| Visibility | 7.48km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 68% | ||||
| UV index | 2 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 7 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 00:00 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 00:00 | ||||
| Length of day | 00:00 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in may | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad | ||||
How was the weather last may?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Prudhoe Bay in may 2023:
11°F to 22°F
25°F to 29°F
25°F to 27°F
7°F to 31°F
14°F to 27°F
22°F to 29°F
27°F to 31°F
27°F to 31°F
27°F to 31°F
16°F to 22°F
27°F to 31°F
20°F to 32°F
20°F to 34°F
36°F to 40°F
34°F to 38°F
23°F to 27°F
16°F to 29°F
20°F to 32°F
18°F to 32°F
23°F to 32°F
25°F to 34°F
31°F to 38°F
31°F to 40°F
32°F to 34°F
27°F to 32°F
25°F to 34°F
29°F to 34°F
32°F to 40°F
38°F to 45°F
36°F to 43°F
32°F to 36°F
Map: other cities in Alaska in may
Cities near Prudhoe Bay:
| Gates of the Arctic National Park in may | very bad weather |
| Barrow in may | very bad weather |
| Kobuk Valley National Park in may | very bad weather |
| Tanana in may | tolerable weather |
| Fairbanks in may | tolerable weather |
| Kotzebue in may | very bad weather |
| Healy in may | very bad weather |
| Denali National Park in may | very bad weather |
| Tok in may | tolerable weather |
| Nome in may | very bad weather |
| Wrangell-St. Elias National Park in may | very bad weather |
| Anchorage in may | bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.
Prudhoe Bay
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Weather data for Prudhoe Bay in may:
Weather data for Prudhoe Bay for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Prudhoe Bay. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Prudhoe Bay 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 Prudhoe Bay.