Fairbanks in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Fairbanks in may 2025
The weather in Fairbanks in the month of may comes from statistical datas on the last 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
tolerable weather 38.7cm
Weather at 6am
45°F
Clear/Sunny
38% of time
33%
12%
7%
Weather at 12pm
56°F
Partly Cloudy
35% of time
34%
12%
12%
Weather at 6pm
58°F
Clear/Sunny
33% of time
32%
18%
9%
Weather at 3am
41°F
35%
33%
10%
10%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Fairbanks in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Fairbanks in may.
The climate of Fairbanks in may is tolerable
the weather in Fairbanks in may is rather dry (with 1.4in of rainfall over 2 days). The weather's not getting better compared to the previous month since in april there is an average of 1.6in of precipitation over 2 days.
The climate is quite cold around this city this month, but it is endurable when dressing hot. Temperatures are up to 59°F. The minimum is 45°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of may in Fairbanks is 52°F. These temperatures are far removed from those records observed in Fairbanks in may with a maximum record of 81°F in 2011 and a minimum record of 18°F in 2013. You can plan to have about 10 days with temperatures over 65°F, or 32% of time.
On this month of may, day length in Fairbanks is generally 18:45. The sun rises at 03:26 and sets at 22:11.
With a correct climate, may is okay (but not good) to go in Fairbanks.
Fairbanks: another month?
If you can push back the dates of your trip, we advise you to go in june to Fairbanks. more information
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Fairbanks in may
Check below seasonal norms These datas are generated from the weather statements of the past years of may.
| May | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 52°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 59°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 45°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 81°F (2011) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 18°F (2013) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 10 day(s) (32%) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 3 day(s) (10%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 11km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 43°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 1.4in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 2 day(s) (6%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 0.6in (2017) | ||||
| Snowfall | 38.7cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 70% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.41km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 40% | ||||
| UV index | 4 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 18 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 03:26 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 22:11 | ||||
| Length of day | 18:45 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in may | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable | ||||
How was the weather last may?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Fairbanks in may 2024:
36°F to 50°F
29°F to 47°F
31°F to 49°F
36°F to 58°F
36°F to 52°F
31°F to 45°F
31°F to 49°F
38°F to 58°F
40°F to 54°F
38°F to 50°F
38°F to 58°F
40°F to 52°F
43°F to 54°F
38°F to 56°F
40°F to 61°F
41°F to 59°F
45°F to 61°F
43°F to 67°F
45°F to 65°F
47°F to 65°F
47°F to 61°F
45°F to 67°F
45°F to 50°F
45°F to 54°F
41°F to 54°F
38°F to 59°F
45°F to 56°F
47°F to 58°F
47°F to 67°F
49°F to 58°F
47°F to 68°F
Map: other cities in Alaska in may
Cities near Fairbanks:
| Healy in may | very bad weather |
| Tanana in may | tolerable weather |
| Denali National Park in may | very bad weather |
| Tok in may | tolerable weather |
| Wrangell-St. Elias National Park in may | very bad weather |
| Gates of the Arctic National Park in may | very bad weather |
| Anchorage in may | bad weather |
| Valdez in may | very bad weather |
| Cordova in may | bad weather |
| Kenai in may | bad weather |
| Kobuk Valley National Park in may | very bad weather |
| Lake Clark National Park in may | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.
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Weather data for Fairbanks in may:
Weather data for Fairbanks for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Fairbanks. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Fairbanks 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 Fairbanks.