Gambell (St. Lawrence Island) in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Gambell (St. Lawrence Island) in may 2025
The weather in Gambell (St. Lawrence Island) in the month of may comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics the entire month, but also by using the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout may
very bad weather 96.9cm
Weather at 6am
32°F
Snow showers
25% of time
24%
21%
17%
Weather at 12pm
32°F
Cloudy
25% of time
23%
21%
18%
Weather at 6pm
34°F
Cloudy
22% of time
22%
21%
19%
Weather at 3am
32°F
29%
21%
20%
17%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Gambell (St. Lawrence Island) in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Gambell (St. Lawrence Island) in may.
The climate of Gambell (St. Lawrence Island) in may is very bad
The climate in may in Gambell (St. Lawrence Island) is rather dry (with 2.2in of precipitation over 4 days). The weather is better from the previous month since in april it receives an average of 2.4in of precipitation over 4 days.
The climate is quite cold here the month of may. Bring warm clothes! The thermometer averaged maximum of 34°F. The minimum is 31°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of may in Gambell (St. Lawrence Island) is 32°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Gambell (St. Lawrence Island) in may with a maximum record of 50°F in 2016 and a minimum record of 13°F in 2013. You need to prepare to have about 23 days with temperatures below 32°F, or 74% of the month.
On this month of may, day length in Gambell (St. Lawrence Island) is generally 18:21. The sun rises at 05:14 and sets at 23:35.
May: another location in Alaska?
If you want to go to Alaska in may, there are destinations with better weather than Gambell (St. Lawrence Island):
In may, Fairbanks, Ketchikan, Tok and Tanana have a tolerable climate, but better than Gambell (St. Lawrence Island).
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Gambell (St. Lawrence Island) in may
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are generated from the weather statements of the past years of may.
| May | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 32°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 34°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 31°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 50°F (2016) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 13°F (2013) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 23 day(s) (74%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 31°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 27°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 35°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 25km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 22°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 2.2in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 4 day(s) (13%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 0.8in (2015) | ||||
| Snowfall | 96.9cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 92% | ||||
| Visibility | 8.03km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 66% | ||||
| UV index | 2 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 10 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 05:14 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 23:35 | ||||
| Length of day | 18:21 | ||||
| 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 Gambell (St. Lawrence Island) in may 2024:
20°F to 23°F
20°F to 23°F
22°F to 23°F
20°F to 25°F
14°F to 18°F
14°F to 16°F
14°F to 20°F
13°F to 25°F
20°F to 31°F
27°F to 31°F
27°F to 29°F
22°F to 29°F
29°F to 32°F
31°F to 32°F
31°F to 32°F
27°F to 31°F
29°F to 32°F
31°F to 31°F
31°F to 31°F
31°F to 32°F
31°F to 32°F
32°F to 34°F
31°F to 32°F
32°F to 32°F
31°F to 32°F
31°F to 32°F
31°F to 32°F
31°F to 32°F
32°F to 32°F
32°F to 34°F
32°F to 32°F
Map: other cities in Alaska in may
Cities near Gambell (St. Lawrence Island):
| Nome in may | very bad weather |
| Hooper Bay in may | very bad weather |
| Kotzebue in may | very bad weather |
| Kobuk Valley National Park in may | very bad weather |
| Goodnews Bay in may | very bad weather |
| Dillingham in may | very bad weather |
| Tanana in may | tolerable weather |
| Gates of the Arctic National Park in may | very bad weather |
| Lake Clark National Park in may | very bad weather |
| Denali National Park in may | very bad weather |
| Barrow in may | very bad weather |
| Port Heiden 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 Gambell (St. Lawrence Island) in may:
Weather data for Gambell (St. Lawrence Island) for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Gambell (St. Lawrence Island). There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Gambell (St. Lawrence Island) 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 Gambell (St. Lawrence Island).