Weather in Sitka in may 2025

The weather in Sitka in the month of 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

bad weather 8.3cm

Weather at 6am
45°F

Clear/Sunny

20%

Partly Cloudy

20%

Heavy rain

16%

Weather at 12pm
50°F

Clear/Sunny

21%

Partly Cloudy

19%

Cloudy

14%

Weather at 6pm
49°F

Clear/Sunny

20%

Partly Cloudy

20%

Heavy rain

12%

Weather at 3am
43°F

Moderate rain at times

29%

Clear/Sunny

21%

Heavy rain

17%

Partly Cloudy

15%



Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Sitka in may

These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Sitka in may.


The climate of Sitka in may is bad

In may in Sitka, the climate is wet (with 8.8in of rainfall over 12 days). It should be noted an improvement from the previous month since in april it receives an average of 12.4in of precipitation over 15 days.

The climate is relatively cool around this city the month of may, but it is bearable by dressing warm. The thermometer averaged maximum of 52°F. The minimum is 45°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of may in Sitka is 49°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Sitka in the month of may with a maximum record of 68°F in 2020 and a minimum record of 32°F in 2011.

On this month of may, day length in Sitka is generally 16:33. Sunrise is at 03:42 and sunset is at 20:15.

With a bad climate, this month is not the best time to go in that area in Alaska.



May: another location in Alaska?

If you want to go to Alaska in may, there are destinations with better weather than Sitka:

In may, Fairbanks, Ketchikan, Tok and Tanana have a tolerable climate, but better than Sitka.

more information about Alaska's weather in may


Seasonal average climate and temperature of Sitka in may

Check below seasonal norms These datas are compiled from the weather statements earlier years of may.

May
Outside temperature
Average temperature 49°F
Highest temperature 52°F
Lowest temperature 45°F
Highest record temperature 68°F
(2020)
Lowest record temperature 32°F
(2011)
Number of days at +65°F 0 day(s)
(0%)
Number of days at -32°F 0 day(s)
(0%)
Wind
Wind speed 13km/h
Wind temperature 41°F
Precipitation (rainfall)
Rainfall 8.8in
Number of days with rainfall 12 day(s)
(39%)
Record daily rainfall 3.7in
(2012)
Snowfall 8.3cm
Other climate data
Humidity 89%
Visibility 8.34km
Cloud cover 60%
UV index 3
Daily sunshine hours 13
Sunrise and sunset
Time of sunrise 03:42
Time of sunset 20:15
Length of day 16:33
Our opinion about the weather in may
Our opinion at whereandwhen.net bad



How was the weather last may?

Here is the day by day recorded weather in Sitka in may 2024:

01-05-2024
Patchy rain nearby
40°F to 50°F
02-05-2024
Partly Cloudy
40°F to 54°F
03-05-2024
Clear/Sunny
43°F to 59°F
04-05-2024
Partly Cloudy
47°F to 56°F
05-05-2024
Light rain shower
43°F to 47°F
06-05-2024
Light rain shower
36°F to 45°F
07-05-2024
Light drizzle
41°F to 45°F
08-05-2024
Light rain shower
41°F to 43°F
09-05-2024
Light rain
36°F to 49°F
10-05-2024
Patchy rain nearby
36°F to 47°F
11-05-2024
Clear/Sunny
38°F to 49°F
12-05-2024
Light rain
38°F to 45°F
13-05-2024
Light rain shower
40°F to 45°F
14-05-2024
Light drizzle
36°F to 45°F
15-05-2024
Light rain shower
36°F to 40°F
16-05-2024
Patchy rain nearby
36°F to 41°F
17-05-2024
Overcast
38°F to 45°F
18-05-2024
Clear/Sunny
36°F to 50°F
19-05-2024
Light drizzle
41°F to 47°F
20-05-2024
Light rain shower
40°F to 45°F
21-05-2024
Clear/Sunny
40°F to 54°F
22-05-2024
Cloudy
45°F to 52°F
23-05-2024
Light drizzle
43°F to 45°F
24-05-2024
Patchy rain nearby
43°F to 50°F
25-05-2024
Patchy rain nearby
43°F to 47°F
26-05-2024
Light rain shower
41°F to 49°F
27-05-2024
Light rain shower
45°F to 49°F
28-05-2024
Light rain shower
43°F to 50°F
29-05-2024
Light rain shower
43°F to 49°F
30-05-2024
Patchy rain nearby
43°F to 47°F
31-05-2024
Light drizzle
45°F to 49°F

Map: other cities in Alaska in may

Cities near Sitka:

Haines in mayvery bad weather
Ketchikan in maytolerable weather
Wrangell-St. Elias National Park in mayvery bad weather
Cordova in maybad weather
Valdez in mayvery bad weather
Tok in maytolerable weather
Anchorage in maybad weather
Kenai in maybad weather
Anchor Point in maybad weather
Kodiak in mayvery bad weather
Healy in mayvery bad weather
Fairbanks in maytolerable weather
Alaska in may: See full list of cities

Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.

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Weather data for Sitka in may:

Weather data for Sitka for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Sitka. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Sitka 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 Sitka.


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