Gates of the Arctic National Park in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Gates of the Arctic National Park in may 2025
The weather in Gates of the Arctic National Park in may comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics the entire month, but also by clicking on the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout may
very bad weather 271.8cm
Weather at 6am
23°F
Snow showers
27% of time
23%
21%
19%
Weather at 12pm
31°F
Snow showers
30% of time
20%
20%
16%
Weather at 6pm
36°F
Snow showers
34% of time
18%
17%
17%
Weather at 3am
22°F
26%
22%
19%
19%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Gates of the Arctic National Park in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Gates of the Arctic National Park in may.
The climate of Gates of the Arctic National Park in may is very bad
The climate in may in Gates of the Arctic National Park is relatively dry (with 1.7in of precipitation over 3 days). The weather's not getting better compared to the previous month since in april there is an average of 0.9in of rainfall over 1 days.
The climate is quite more than very fresh in that locality this month. Do not forget to cover yourself! Temperatures are up to 38°F. The seasonal minimum is 23°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in may in Gates of the Arctic National Park is 31°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Gates of the Arctic National Park in may with a maximum record of 67°F in 2015 and a minimum record of -22°F in 2013. You can expect to have about 25 days with temperatures down below 32°F, or 81% of the month.
On average, in Gates of the Arctic National Park, the days of may last 20:26. The sun rises at 02:59 and sunset is at 23:25.
May: another location in Alaska?
If you want to go to Alaska in may, there are destinations with better weather than Gates of the Arctic National Park:
In may, Fairbanks, Ketchikan, Tok and Tanana have a tolerable climate, but better than Gates of the Arctic National Park.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Gates of the Arctic National Park in may
Check below seasonal norms These datas are generated from the weather statements of the last years of may.
| May | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 31°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 38°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 23°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 67°F (2015) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | -22°F (2013) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 0 day(s) (0%) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 25 day(s) (81%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 12km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 18°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 1.7in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 3 day(s) (9%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 0.7in (2017) | ||||
| Snowfall | 271.8cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 93% | ||||
| Visibility | 6.85km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 56% | ||||
| UV index | 2 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 11 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 02:59 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 23:25 | ||||
| Length of day | 20:26 | ||||
| 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 Gates of the Arctic National Park in may 2024:
-9°F to 13°F
-5°F to 13°F
-9°F to 9°F
-11°F to 2°F
-11°F to 4°F
-13°F to 7°F
11°F to 23°F
7°F to 32°F
22°F to 34°F
11°F to 32°F
14°F to 31°F
20°F to 27°F
11°F to 31°F
16°F to 34°F
18°F to 40°F
32°F to 40°F
22°F to 40°F
22°F to 40°F
23°F to 41°F
29°F to 49°F
40°F to 50°F
34°F to 45°F
23°F to 38°F
22°F to 31°F
14°F to 25°F
11°F to 25°F
23°F to 43°F
34°F to 41°F
32°F to 47°F
29°F to 49°F
31°F to 50°F
Map: other cities in Alaska in may
Cities near Gates of the Arctic National Park:
| Kobuk Valley National Park in may | very bad weather |
| Tanana in may | tolerable weather |
| Prudhoe Bay in may | very bad weather |
| Barrow in may | very bad weather |
| Kotzebue in may | very bad weather |
| Fairbanks in may | tolerable weather |
| Healy in may | very bad weather |
| Denali National Park in may | very bad weather |
| Nome in may | very bad weather |
| Tok in may | tolerable weather |
| Anchorage in may | bad weather |
| Wrangell-St. Elias National Park in may | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.
Gates of the Arctic National Park
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Weather data for Gates of the Arctic National Park in may:
Weather data for Gates of the Arctic National Park for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Gates of the Arctic National Park. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Gates of the Arctic National Park 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 Gates of the Arctic National Park.