Weather in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park in may 2025

The weather in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park in the month of may comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics for the whole 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 1676.4cm

Weather at 6am
23°F

Clear/Sunny

17%

Partly Cloudy

16%

Fog

3%

Weather at 12pm
34°F

Clear/Sunny

16%

Partly Cloudy

14%

Moderate or heavy rain in area with thunder

10%

Weather at 6pm
32°F

Moderate or heavy rain in area with thunder

14%

Clear/Sunny

12%

Partly Cloudy

11%

Weather at 3am
20°F

Snow showers

58%

Clear/Sunny

17%

Partly Cloudy

16%

Fog

7%



Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park in may

These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park in may.


The climate of Wrangell-St. Elias National Park in may is very bad

the weather in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park in may is wet (with 6.4in of precipitation over 11 days). The weather's not getting better compared to the previous month since in april there is an average of 3.3in of precipitation over 5 days.

The climate is rather cold in that locality may. Bring warm clothes! The high seasonal norm is 34°F. The seasonal minimum is 23°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of may in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park is 29°F. These temperatures are far removed from those records observed in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park in may with a maximum record of 58°F in 2015 and a minimum record of -0°F in 2013.

On this month of may, day length in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park is generally 17:41. The sun rises at 03:41 and sunset is at 21:22.



May: another location in Alaska?

If you want to go to Alaska in may, there are destinations with better weather than Wrangell-St. Elias National Park:

In may, Fairbanks, Ketchikan, Tok and Tanana have a tolerable climate, but better than Wrangell-St. Elias National Park.

more information about Alaska's weather in may


Seasonal average climate and temperature of Wrangell-St. Elias National Park in may

Check below seasonal norms These statistics are set from the weather statements of the last years of the month of may.

May
Outside temperature
Average temperature 29°F
Highest temperature 34°F
Lowest temperature 23°F
Highest record temperature 58°F
(2015)
Lowest record temperature -0°F
(2013)
Number of days at -32°F 29 day(s)
(94%)
Wind
Wind speed 12km/h
Wind temperature 16°F
Precipitation (rainfall)
Rainfall 6.4in
Number of days with rainfall 11 day(s)
(34%)
Record daily rainfall 1.9in
(2021)
Snowfall 1676.4cm
Other climate data
Humidity 89%
Visibility 6.78km
Cloud cover 56%
UV index 2
Daily sunshine hours 16
Sunrise and sunset
Time of sunrise 03:41
Time of sunset 21:22
Length of day 17:41
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 Wrangell-St. Elias National Park in may 2024:

01-05-2024
Clear/Sunny
29°F to 38°F
02-05-2024
Partly Cloudy
31°F to 41°F
03-05-2024
Overcast
31°F to 41°F
04-05-2024
Patchy rain nearby
36°F to 47°F
05-05-2024
Partly Cloudy
38°F to 49°F
06-05-2024
Light sleet
32°F to 40°F
07-05-2024
Patchy rain nearby
36°F to 45°F
08-05-2024
Overcast
38°F to 49°F
09-05-2024
Patchy heavy snow
32°F to 38°F
10-05-2024
Moderate or heavy snow showers
29°F to 34°F
11-05-2024
Overcast
25°F to 38°F
12-05-2024
Light freezing rain
27°F to 38°F
13-05-2024
Overcast
29°F to 43°F
14-05-2024
Partly Cloudy
32°F to 47°F
15-05-2024
Light freezing rain
31°F to 49°F
16-05-2024
Clear/Sunny
34°F to 49°F
17-05-2024
Clear/Sunny
34°F to 50°F
18-05-2024
Clear/Sunny
40°F to 52°F
19-05-2024
Patchy rain nearby
40°F to 47°F
20-05-2024
Light sleet
25°F to 43°F
21-05-2024
Partly Cloudy
32°F to 45°F
22-05-2024
Light freezing rain
31°F to 47°F
23-05-2024
Mist
29°F to 45°F
24-05-2024
Light freezing rain
32°F to 45°F
25-05-2024
Patchy rain nearby
40°F to 50°F
26-05-2024
Mist
29°F to 45°F
27-05-2024
Patchy rain nearby
36°F to 45°F
28-05-2024
Light drizzle
27°F to 41°F
29-05-2024
Light rain shower
29°F to 41°F
30-05-2024
Patchy rain nearby
36°F to 49°F
31-05-2024
Overcast
41°F to 54°F

Map: other cities in Alaska in may

Cities near Wrangell-St. Elias National Park:

Valdez in mayvery bad weather
Tok in maytolerable weather
Cordova in maybad weather
Anchorage in maybad weather
Healy in mayvery bad weather
Fairbanks in maytolerable weather
Denali National Park in mayvery bad weather
Kenai in maybad weather
Anchor Point in maybad weather
Haines in mayvery bad weather
Tanana in maytolerable weather
Lake Clark National Park in mayvery bad 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 Wrangell-St. Elias National Park in may:

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


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