Nome in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Nome in may 2025
The weather in Nome 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 85.2cm
Weather at 6am
34°F
Clear/Sunny
28% of time
27%
18%
13%
Weather at 12pm
38°F
Partly Cloudy
29% of time
28%
15%
15%
Weather at 6pm
40°F
Clear/Sunny
33% of time
29%
17%
10%
Weather at 3am
34°F
30%
26%
25%
8%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Nome in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Nome in may.
The climate of Nome in may is very bad
The climate in may in Nome is quite dry (with 1.8in of rainfall over 2 days). The weather is worst than the previous month since in april there is an average of 1.8in of precipitation over 3 days.
The climate is rather more than very fresh there may. Plan to cover you well! The thermometer averaged maximum of 40°F. In the morning the temperature drops to 34°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in may in Nome is 38°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Nome in the month of may with a maximum record of 67°F in 2020 and a minimum record of 9°F in 2012. You can expect to have about 13 days with temperatures under 32°F, or 42% of time.
On average, in Nome, the days of may last 18:37. Sunrise is at 04:41 and sunset is at 23:18.
May: another location in Alaska?
If you want to go to Alaska in may, there are destinations with better weather than Nome:
In may, Fairbanks, Ketchikan, Tok and Tanana have a tolerable climate, but better than Nome.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Nome in may
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are compiled from the weather statements earlier years of may.
| May | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 38°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 40°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 34°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 67°F (2020) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 9°F (2012) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 0 day(s) (0%) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 13 day(s) (42%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 32°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 27°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 37°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 17km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 27°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 1.8in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 2 day(s) (7%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 1.5in (2013) | ||||
| Snowfall | 85.2cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 86% | ||||
| Visibility | 8.84km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 50% | ||||
| UV index | 2 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 14 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 04:41 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 23:18 | ||||
| Length of day | 18:37 | ||||
| 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 Nome in may 2024:
16°F to 31°F
27°F to 32°F
18°F to 29°F
22°F to 25°F
7°F to 18°F
4°F to 23°F
7°F to 31°F
16°F to 32°F
25°F to 36°F
27°F to 32°F
23°F to 31°F
18°F to 27°F
16°F to 29°F
16°F to 31°F
31°F to 32°F
29°F to 31°F
16°F to 32°F
27°F to 36°F
34°F to 36°F
32°F to 34°F
34°F to 38°F
32°F to 38°F
34°F to 41°F
34°F to 45°F
36°F to 50°F
34°F to 45°F
31°F to 38°F
31°F to 41°F
40°F to 56°F
45°F to 52°F
41°F to 52°F
Map: other cities in Alaska in may
Cities near Nome:
| Kotzebue in may | very bad weather |
| Gambell (St. Lawrence Island) in may | very bad weather |
| Hooper Bay in may | very bad weather |
| Kobuk Valley National Park in may | very bad weather |
| Goodnews Bay in may | very bad weather |
| Tanana in may | tolerable weather |
| Gates of the Arctic National Park in may | very bad weather |
| Dillingham in may | very bad weather |
| Denali National Park in may | very bad weather |
| Lake Clark National Park in may | very bad weather |
| Healy in may | very bad weather |
| Barrow in may | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.
Nome
perfect weather
good
tolerable
bad
very bad
Weather data for Nome in may:
Weather data for Nome for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Nome. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Nome 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 Nome.