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May climate

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May in Anchorage

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Cool days and some sun.

Good overall

Mid to late

Daytime high

55°F

Lows around 40°F

Precipitation

10 days/mo

Sun

9.5 h/day

Air feel

Very dry

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Temperature

Cool by day, cold at night.

55°Ftypical May high

Typical range

Precipitation

Some precipitation is expected this month.

32%wet-day frequency

Precip amountWet-day chanceSnowfall

Sunshine

A mix of sunshine and cloud.

9.3 hMay sunshine

Heat & humidity by month

Humidity is rarely noticeable in the cool air.

Very dryMay Heat feel

Easy airWarm air

Hourly temperature pattern

In May, afternoons feel about 49° and nights feel near 36°.

FrigidFreezingVery coldColdCoolNight hours

Clear sky

Mostly cloudy skies this month.

35%May Clear sky

Clear skyCloud

Wind pattern

Calm winds are typical in May.

3 mphMay Calm

More detailIncludes daypart comfort

Typical May day

May late afternoons are around 53°F, easing to about 51°F in early evening.

Avg temp Typical range

Morning47°F

Rain18%

Cloud64%

Humid airLow

Sun intensityLow

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Midday51°F

Rain21%

Cloud67%

Humid airLow

Sun intensityStrong

Late afternoon53°F

Rain22%

Cloud67%

Humid airLow

Sun intensityModerate

Early evening50°F

Rain21%

Cloud65%

Humid airLow

Sun intensityLow

Data table

View month-by-month numbers

Month	High°F	Low°F	Rainin	Wet days	Sunh	Humidity%
Jan	24	15	3.0	13	2.7	80
Feb	29	19	2.7	13	4.3	79
Mar	34	21	1.9	11	6.3	73
Apr	44	31	1.8	10	7.8	72
May	55	40	1.7	10	9.3	72
Jun	63	50	2.5	14	9.2	75
Jul	66	55	3.9	16	8.1	80
Aug	64	54	5.3	18	6.6	82
Sep	56	46	5.6	19	5.3	82
Oct	44	34	4.5	16	3.8	82
Nov	31	22	3.3	13	2.7	81
Dec	25	17	3.8	15	1.7	81

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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast

Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.

Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.

Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.

Last updated: Jun 1, 2026

Data & methodology

Month

High°F

Low°F

Rainin

Wet days

Sunh

Humidity%

Jan

3.0

2.7

Feb

2.7

4.3

Mar

1.9

6.3

Apr

1.8

7.8

May

1.7

9.3

Jun

2.5

9.2

Jul

3.9

8.1

Aug

5.3

6.6

Sep

5.6

5.3

Oct

4.5

3.8

Nov

3.3

2.7

Dec

3.8

1.7

Month	High°F	Low°F	Rainin	Wet days	Sunh	Humidity%
Jan	24	15	3.0	13	2.7	80
Feb	29	19	2.7	13	4.3	79
Mar	34	21	1.9	11	6.3	73
Apr	44	31	1.8	10	7.8	72
May	55	40	1.7	10	9.3	72
Jun	63	50	2.5	14	9.2	75
Jul	66	55	3.9	16	8.1	80
Aug	64	54	5.3	18	6.6	82
Sep	56	46	5.6	19	5.3	82
Oct	44	34	4.5	16	3.8	82
Nov	31	22	3.3	13	2.7	81
Dec	25	17	3.8	15	1.7	81

Month	High°F	Low°F	Rainin	Wet days	Sunh	Humidity%
Jan	24	15	3.0	13	2.7	80
Feb	29	19	2.7	13	4.3	79
Mar	34	21	1.9	11	6.3	73
Apr	44	31	1.8	10	7.8	72
May	55	40	1.7	10	9.3	72
Jun	63	50	2.5	14	9.2	75
Jul	66	55	3.9	16	8.1	80
Aug	64	54	5.3	18	6.6	82
Sep	56	46	5.6	19	5.3	82
Oct	44	34	4.5	16	3.8	82
Nov	31	22	3.3	13	2.7	81
Dec	25	17	3.8	15	1.7	81

Month	High°F	Low°F	Rainin	Wet days	Sunh	Humidity%
Jan	24	15	3.0	13	2.7	80
Feb	29	19	2.7	13	4.3	79
Mar	34	21	1.9	11	6.3	73
Apr	44	31	1.8	10	7.8	72
May	55	40	1.7	10	9.3	72
Jun	63	50	2.5	14	9.2	75
Jul	66	55	3.9	16	8.1	80
Aug	64	54	5.3	18	6.6	82
Sep	56	46	5.6	19	5.3	82
Oct	44	34	4.5	16	3.8	82
Nov	31	22	3.3	13	2.7	81
Dec	25	17	3.8	15	1.7	81

Month	High°F	Low°F	Rainin	Wet days	Sunh	Humidity%
Jan	24	15	3.0	13	2.7	80
Feb	29	19	2.7	13	4.3	79
Mar	34	21	1.9	11	6.3	73
Apr	44	31	1.8	10	7.8	72
May	55	40	1.7	10	9.3	72
Jun	63	50	2.5	14	9.2	75
Jul	66	55	3.9	16	8.1	80
Aug	64	54	5.3	18	6.6	82
Sep	56	46	5.6	19	5.3	82
Oct	44	34	4.5	16	3.8	82
Nov	31	22	3.3	13	2.7	81
Dec	25	17	3.8	15	1.7	81

Month	High°F	Low°F	Rainin	Wet days	Sunh	Humidity%
Jan	24	15	3.0	13	2.7	80
Feb	29	19	2.7	13	4.3	79
Mar	34	21	1.9	11	6.3	73
Apr	44	31	1.8	10	7.8	72
May	55	40	1.7	10	9.3	72
Jun	63	50	2.5	14	9.2	75
Jul	66	55	3.9	16	8.1	80
Aug	64	54	5.3	18	6.6	82
Sep	56	46	5.6	19	5.3	82
Oct	44	34	4.5	16	3.8	82
Nov	31	22	3.3	13	2.7	81
Dec	25	17	3.8	15	1.7	81

Month	High°F	Low°F	Rainin	Wet days	Sunh	Humidity%
Jan	24	15	3.0	13	2.7	80
Feb	29	19	2.7	13	4.3	79
Mar	34	21	1.9	11	6.3	73
Apr	44	31	1.8	10	7.8	72
May	55	40	1.7	10	9.3	72
Jun	63	50	2.5	14	9.2	75
Jul	66	55	3.9	16	8.1	80
Aug	64	54	5.3	18	6.6	82
Sep	56	46	5.6	19	5.3	82
Oct	44	34	4.5	16	3.8	82
Nov	31	22	3.3	13	2.7	81
Dec	25	17	3.8	15	1.7	81