Fairbanks Weather in May

What's the weather like in Fairbanks (Alaska) in May 2024?

The climate in Fairbanks during May can be summarized as cool and dry.

May is in the spring in Fairbanks and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (59°F), whilst at night 2°C (35°F) is normal.

Fairbanks weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 14.8°C 58.6°F
Nightly temperature 1.7°C 35°F
Average temperature 8.2°C 46.8°F
Daily sunshine 5.1 hrs
Avg rainfall 17 mm 0.7 ins
Rainy days 7 days
Sea temperature 3.8°C 38.8°F
Humidity 51%
Windspeed 13kph 8 mph

On average May is the 4th driest month of the year in Fairbanks with around 17mm 0.7 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.1 hours of sunshine per day.

May temperatures in Fairbanks

Fairbanks average temperature in May

May rainfall

Fairbanks average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Fairbanks average rain in May

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 Fairbanks in May 2024.

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Fairbanks weather stats

Fairbanks weather statistics
Hottest month: July 21.6°C 70.9°F
Driest month: April 9mm 0.4ins
Sunniest month: March 7.5hrs
Coldest month: January -19.1°C -2.4°F
Wettest month: August 53mm 2.1ins
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