The weather in May in Skagway
It's cool to moderate in May in Skagway with an average temperature of 16°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 12°C to a high of 18°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 5°C and 10°C.
Looking for sun and warm weather? May isn’t a good month to be in Skagway. The temperatures are too low for a warm stay 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 Skagway, 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.
Temperature records
With 26°C in 2016, Skagway reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 6°C in 2022. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 0°C to a highest value of 15°C.
Precipitation and snowfall
In May, there is an average of 33 mm of precipitation, spread over 6 days. Of the total precipitation, about 0,2 cm falls as snow in May. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
Daily weather in May for Skagway
Click on any day in May to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Skagway. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
May weather comparison
Skagway | New York | |
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Average temperature | 16°C | 22°C |
Max. temperature | 18°C | 28°C |
Min. temperature | 5°C | -5°C |
Total precipitation | 33 mm | 105 mm |
Rainy days | 6 days | 14 days |
Total snowfall | 0,2 cm | 0 cm |
Snowy days | 1 day | 0 days |
Start of May
The month of May starts in Skagway with cool temps, averaging around 14°C during the day and nights around 7°C.
Mid May
By mid-May, daytime temps rise to around 17°C, with nights around 8°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry and sunny.
End of May
By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Skagway is around 17°C, while nighttime temps are about 9°C. There’s hardly any chance of precipitation. The weather will be mostly dry with plenty of sun.
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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 Skagway, Alaska. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in May in Skagway
Temperature in May in Skagway over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in May in Skagway, 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 Skagway
Total precipitation in May in Skagway over the years
Daily Snowfall in May in Skagway
Snowfall in May in Skagway per year
Daily UV index in May in Skagway
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Skagway, 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 Skagway by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Skagway. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.