The climate in Anchorage during May can be summarized as cool and dry.
May is in the spring in Anchorage and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (55°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.
Daytime temperature | 12.5°C 54.5°F |
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Nightly temperature | 3.7°C 38.7°F |
Average temperature | 8.1°C 46.6°F |
Daily sunshine | 10.7 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 20 mm 0.8 ins |
Rainy days | 8 days |
Sea temperature | 6°C 42.8°F |
Humidity | 63% |
Windspeed | 13kph 8 mph |
On average May is the 2nd driest month of the year in Anchorage with around 20mm 0.8 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.7 hours of sunshine per day.
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Anchorage in May 2024.
Hottest month: | July | 18.3°C 64.9°F |
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Driest month: | April | 16mm 0.6ins |
Sunniest month: | March | 7.2hrs |
Coldest month: | January | -6.7°C 19.9°F |
Wettest month: | September | 68mm 2.7ins |