Nome weather in May (Alaska, United States of America)

Planning a trip to Nome in May? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In May, Nome generally has low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 5°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate -1°C.

Nome in May usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 39 mm for the month. Snow/rain is expected on roughly 9 days.

With around 292 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Nome. July typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Nome climate page with graphs.

 

Nome, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature -1°C  

Max Temperature 5°C  

Chance of Rain 28%  

Precipitation 39 mm  

Rainy days 9 days  

Humidity 73%  

Windspeed 14 km/h  

Sunshine 292 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in the United States of America in May

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America in May and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Nome in May?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature. Also, consider bringing a rain jacket as there might be some rain.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in May.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

2/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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