Sitka in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Sitka in may 2024
The weather in Sitka in the month of may comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics for all the month, but also navigating through the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout may
bad weather 8.3cm
Weather at 6am
45°F
Moderate rain at times
29% of time
20%
20%
16%
Weather at 12pm
50°F
Moderate rain at times
33% of time
21%
19%
14%
Weather at 6pm
49°F
Moderate rain at times
38% of time
20%
20%
12%
Weather at 3am
43°F
29%
21%
17%
15%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Sitka in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Sitka in may.
The climate of Sitka in may is bad
In may in Sitka, the climate is wet (with 8.8in of rainfall over 12 days). It should be noted an improvement from the previous month since in april it receives an average of 12.4in of precipitation over 15 days.
The climate is relatively cool around this city the month of may, but it is bearable by dressing warm. The thermometer averaged maximum of 52°F. The minimum is 45°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of may in Sitka is 49°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Sitka in the month of may with a maximum record of 68°F in 2020 and a minimum record of 32°F in 2011.
On this month of may, day length in Sitka is generally 16:33. Sunrise is at 03:42 and sunset is at 20:15.
With a bad climate, this month is not the best time to go in that area in Alaska.
May: another location in Alaska?
If you want to go to Alaska in may, there are destinations with better weather than Sitka:
In may, Fairbanks, Ketchikan, Tok and Tanana have a tolerable climate, but better than Sitka.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Sitka in may
Check below seasonal norms These datas are compiled from the weather statements earlier years of may.
| May | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 49°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 52°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 45°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 68°F (2020) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 32°F (2011) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 0 day(s) (0%) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 0 day(s) (0%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 13km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 41°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 8.8in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 12 day(s) (39%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 3.7in (2012) | ||||
| Snowfall | 8.3cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 89% | ||||
| Visibility | 8.34km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 60% | ||||
| UV index | 3 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 13 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 03:42 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 20:15 | ||||
| Length of day | 16:33 | ||||
| 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 Sitka in may 2023:
34°F to 45°F
43°F to 45°F
36°F to 45°F
32°F to 49°F
36°F to 49°F
40°F to 47°F
36°F to 49°F
38°F to 52°F
38°F to 50°F
40°F to 56°F
45°F to 50°F
45°F to 50°F
40°F to 52°F
43°F to 54°F
45°F to 58°F
45°F to 61°F
49°F to 68°F
52°F to 72°F
47°F to 52°F
43°F to 54°F
41°F to 49°F
38°F to 47°F
40°F to 54°F
49°F to 52°F
50°F to 54°F
43°F to 50°F
45°F to 49°F
45°F to 47°F
36°F to 43°F
38°F to 47°F
41°F to 50°F
Map: other cities in Alaska in may
Cities near Sitka:
| Haines in may | very bad weather |
| Ketchikan in may | tolerable weather |
| Wrangell-St. Elias National Park in may | very bad weather |
| Cordova in may | bad weather |
| Valdez in may | very bad weather |
| Tok in may | tolerable weather |
| Anchorage in may | bad weather |
| Kenai in may | bad weather |
| Anchor Point in may | bad weather |
| Kodiak in may | very bad weather |
| Healy in may | very bad weather |
| Fairbanks in may | tolerable weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.
Sitka
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Weather data for Sitka in may:
Weather data for Sitka for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Sitka. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Sitka 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 Sitka.