Kotzebue in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Kotzebue in may 2025
The weather in Kotzebue in the month of may comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics for all the 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 94.1cm
Weather at 6am
32°F
Partly Cloudy
30% of time
26%
15%
14%
Weather at 12pm
36°F
Partly Cloudy
31% of time
31%
15%
14%
Weather at 6pm
38°F
Clear/Sunny
31% of time
31%
14%
13%
Weather at 3am
32°F
27%
25%
17%
13%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Kotzebue in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Kotzebue in may.
The climate of Kotzebue in may is very bad
The weather in may in Kotzebue is quite dry (with 1.4in of rainfall over 2 days). Unfortunately, the weather conditions is worsening than the previous month since in april there is an average of 1.3in of rainfall over 2 days.
The climate is quite cold there this month. Plan a sweater! Temperatures are up to 40°F. The minimum is 32°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in may in Kotzebue is 36°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Kotzebue in may with a maximum record of 56°F in 2016 and a minimum record of 2°F in 2013. You can expect to have about 15 days with temperatures down below 32°F, or 48% of the month.
On average, in Kotzebue, the days of may last 19:46. The sun rises at 03:56 and sets at 23:42.
May: another location in Alaska?
If you want to go to Alaska in may, there are destinations with better weather than Kotzebue:
In may, Fairbanks, Ketchikan, Tok and Tanana have a tolerable climate, but better than Kotzebue.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Kotzebue in may
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are set from the weather statements earlier years of the month of may.
| May | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 36°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 40°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 32°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 56°F (2016) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 2°F (2013) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 15 day(s) (48%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 32°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 29°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 34°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 16km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 25°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 1.4in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 2 day(s) (6%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 0.8in (2011) | ||||
| Snowfall | 94.1cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 87% | ||||
| Visibility | 8.67km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 49% | ||||
| UV index | 2 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 9 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 03:56 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 23:42 | ||||
| Length of day | 19:46 | ||||
| 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 Kotzebue in may 2024:
16°F to 31°F
14°F to 29°F
11°F to 29°F
11°F to 20°F
2°F to 18°F
13°F to 27°F
9°F to 31°F
23°F to 32°F
20°F to 31°F
23°F to 34°F
22°F to 31°F
14°F to 29°F
18°F to 31°F
20°F to 36°F
34°F to 38°F
29°F to 36°F
23°F to 36°F
31°F to 38°F
32°F to 40°F
32°F to 41°F
36°F to 43°F
36°F to 40°F
34°F to 38°F
32°F to 38°F
31°F to 40°F
27°F to 38°F
31°F to 40°F
29°F to 38°F
32°F to 45°F
38°F to 47°F
40°F to 43°F
Map: other cities in Alaska in may
Cities near Kotzebue:
| Kobuk Valley National Park in may | very bad weather |
| Nome in may | very bad weather |
| Gates of the Arctic National Park in may | very bad weather |
| Tanana in may | tolerable weather |
| Barrow in may | very bad weather |
| Gambell (St. Lawrence Island) in may | very bad weather |
| Hooper Bay in may | very bad weather |
| Denali National Park in may | very bad weather |
| Prudhoe Bay in may | very bad weather |
| Fairbanks in may | tolerable weather |
| Healy 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.
Kotzebue
perfect weather
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bad
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Weather data for Kotzebue in may:
Weather data for Kotzebue for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Kotzebue. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Kotzebue 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 Kotzebue.