Cool
Average highs are around -4°C, so pack for cooler days.
May verdict
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs are around -4°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 11h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 4mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Monthly averages
Temp
-4°C
Rain
4mm
Sun
11h
Sea
-1°C
Weather score
47
Mixed
Cool
Average highs are around -4°C, so pack for cooler days.
Drier
Rainfall averages 4mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 11h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average -1°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Compare Utqiagvik, United States with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
May-4°C average high
May is close to Utqiagvik's yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJune to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
May4mm average rain
May is close to Utqiagvik's usual rainfall pattern, with little seasonal change across the year.
Driest monthsAll year
Rainfall stays comparatively low through the year.
May11 hours average sun
May is one of Utqiagvik's sunniest months, with some of the strongest bright-day conditions in the yearly averages.
Brightest monthsApril to July
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
May-1°C average sea
May is below Utqiagvik's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming can feel fresher.
Warmest seaAugust to September
Sea temperatures are usually near 3°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
May47 weather score
May is one of Utqiagvik's best weather-score months, combining the strongest overall balance in the yearly averages.
Best weather monthsApril to July
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.