The weather in May in Katmai National Park

It's cold in May in Katmai National Park with an average temperature of 9°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 7°C to a high of 11°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 2°C and 6°C.

Looking for sun? May isn’t a good month to be in Katmai National Park. There’s too much chance of rain this month.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in May for Katmai National Park, Alaska. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Precipitation and snowfall

In May, there is an average of 197 mm of precipitation, spread over 22 days. Of the total precipitation, about 14 cm falls as snow in May. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.

Daily weather in May for Katmai National Park

Click on any day in May to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Katmai National Park. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

May weather comparison

  Katmai National Park New York
Average temperature 9°C 22°C
Max. temperature 11°C 28°C
Min. temperature 2°C -5°C
Total precipitation 197 mm 105 mm
Rainy days 22 days 14 days
Total snowfall 14 cm 0 cm
Snowy days 6 days 0 days

Start of May

The month of May starts in Katmai National Park with cold temps, averaging around 8°C during the day and nights around 3°C.

Mid May

By mid-May, daytime temps rise to around 9°C, with nights around 4°C. During this part of the month, you might see regular precipitation, but there will also be some sunny days.

End of May

By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Katmai National Park is around 10°C, while nighttime temps are about 6°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.

UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 7 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in May in Katmai National Park, Alaska. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in May in Katmai National Park

Temperature in May in Katmai National Park over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in May in Katmai National Park, Alaska. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in May in Katmai National Park

Total precipitation in May in Katmai National Park over the years

Daily Snowfall in May in Katmai National Park

Snowfall in May in Katmai National Park per year

Daily UV index in May in Katmai National Park

This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Katmai National Park, 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.

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Average weather in Katmai National Park by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Katmai National Park. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.