Ketchikan in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Ketchikan in may 2025
The weather in Ketchikan in may comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics for all the month, but also navigating through the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout may
tolerable weather 2cm
Weather at 6am
47°F
Partly Cloudy
28% of time
26%
20%
13%
Weather at 12pm
54°F
Moderate rain at times
34% of time
24%
21%
13%
Weather at 6pm
52°F
Moderate rain at times
31% of time
27%
26%
10%
Weather at 3am
45°F
26%
23%
20%
15%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Ketchikan in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Ketchikan in may.
The climate of Ketchikan in may is tolerable
The climate in may in Ketchikan is wet (with 8.3in of rainfall over 9 days). This is better than the previous month since in april it receives an average of 12.5in of precipitation over 13 days.
The climate is quite cool around this city this month, but it is livable when dressing cosy. Temperatures are up to 56°F. The seasonal minimum is 47°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of may in Ketchikan is 50°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Ketchikan in may with a maximum record of 70°F in 2019 and a minimum record of 36°F in 2010. You can plan to have about 2 days with temperatures above 65°F, or 6% of time.
On average, in Ketchikan, the days of may last 16:14. Sunrise is at 03:37 and sets at 19:51.
With a correct weather, the month of may is okay (but not the best) to go in this locality in Alaska.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Ketchikan in may
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are generated from the weather statements of the past years of the month of may.
| May | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 50°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 56°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 47°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 70°F (2019) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 36°F (2010) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 2 day(s) (6%) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 0 day(s) (0%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 49°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 44°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 53°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 12km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 45°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 8.3in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 9 day(s) (31%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 3.9in (2012) | ||||
| Snowfall | 2cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 88% | ||||
| Visibility | 8.76km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 56% | ||||
| UV index | 4 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 13 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 03:37 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 19:51 | ||||
| Length of day | 16:14 | ||||
| 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 Ketchikan in may 2024:
45°F to 49°F
45°F to 50°F
49°F to 52°F
50°F to 54°F
47°F to 50°F
41°F to 47°F
45°F to 49°F
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49°F to 52°F
49°F to 52°F
47°F to 49°F
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45°F to 49°F
47°F to 49°F
45°F to 52°F
49°F to 54°F
47°F to 50°F
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Map: other cities in Alaska in may
Cities near Ketchikan:
| Sitka in may | bad weather |
| Haines in may | very bad weather |
| Wrangell-St. Elias National Park in may | very bad weather |
| Cordova in may | bad weather |
| Valdez in may | very bad weather |
| Tok in may | tolerable weather |
| Anchorage in may | bad weather |
| Kenai in may | bad weather |
| Anchor Point in may | bad weather |
| Kodiak in may | very bad weather |
| Healy in may | very bad weather |
| Fairbanks in may | tolerable weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.
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Weather data for Ketchikan in may:
Weather data for Ketchikan for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Ketchikan. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Ketchikan 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 Ketchikan.