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

Is Nome a good destination in May, weather-wise? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

The typical weather for May in Nome includes low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 5°C. At night, they generally drop to -1°C.

Precipitation

Nome in May usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 39 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 9 days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 292 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

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 and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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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 this month?

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.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

2/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

Interested in more climate information?

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