Temperatures in May
It's hot in May in Fairbanks with an average temperature of 31°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 29°C to a high of 32°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 15°C and 21°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Fairbanks in May. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of May
The month of May starts in Fairbanks with hot temperatures, averaging around 30°C during the day and nights close to 17°C. A few showers might pop up in the first days of the month, but the weather remains mostly sunny and dry.
Since temperatures can differ between day and night, it’s a good idea to dress in layers.
Mid-May
By mid-May, the average daytime temperature rises to around 31°C, with nights close to 19°C. The chance of precipitation is high during this period.
Temperatures vary between day and night, so it’s smart to wear layers.
End of May
By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Fairbanks will be around 32°C, with nights close to 21°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.
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Precipitation in May
In May, there is an average of 166 mm of precipitation, spread over 7 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
The average precipitation chance is 23% per day this month. Though that seems low, there are also a few days with a higher chance of precipitation.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in May for Fairbanks. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Fairbanks in May |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
31°C | 18°C | |
 High Temp |
32°C | 21°C | |
| Low Temp |
29°C | 15°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
166 mm | 46 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
7 days | 8 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 8 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is May a good time to visit Fairbanks?
After some sun? Then May isn’t the best time to be in Fairbanks. The temperature is pleasant, but there’s too much chance of rain this month.
The hurricane season in Fairbanks runs from June to November.
Temperature records for Fairbanks in May
With 39°C, Fairbanks hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in May 2019. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 18°C in 2014. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 7°C to a high of 25°C.
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Daily Temperature in May in Fairbanks
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in May in Fairbanks, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in May in Fairbanks
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in May for Fairbanks, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for May, you can expect around 7 days of rain in Fairbanks.
Daily UV Index in May in Fairbanks
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Fairbanks, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in May in Fairbanks Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in May in Fairbanks, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in May in Fairbanks Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in May in Fairbanks, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in May for Fairbanks
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Average Weather in Fairbanks by Month
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