May weather in Cold Bay, AK
The average temperature in Cold Bay in May is 41.0°F (35.5°F–46.5°F). Average precipitation: 2.64 inches. Average snowfall is 1.2 inches.
May is a spring month in Cold Bay, and is warmer than the annual average of 39.3°F. Daily temperatures swing about 11°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 18 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 15h 55m. For travel, May is cool.
Avg High
46.5°F
Avg Low
35.5°F
Precipitation
2.64 in
Snow
1.2 in
May records in Cold Bay
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 1 | 54.0°F (2004) | 21.9°F (1964) | 0.61 in (1951) |
| May 2 | 60.1°F (2009) | 19.9°F (2010) | 0.57 in (2021) |
| May 3 | 52.0°F (2015) | 23.0°F (2010) | 0.52 in (1988) |
| May 4 | 50.0°F (2004) | 23.0°F (2010) | 0.54 in (1998) |
| May 5 | 55.9°F (1963) | 21.9°F (1992) | 0.83 in (1989) |
| May 6 | 55.0°F (2020) | 23.0°F (1971) | 1.05 in (1954) |
| May 7 | 57.9°F (1981) | 19.2°F (2023) | 0.80 in (1974) |
| May 8 | 62.1°F (1981) | 23.2°F (2024) | 1.16 in (1982) |
| May 9 | 55.9°F (1972) | 26.1°F (1965) | 0.57 in (1980) |
| May 10 | 55.9°F (1968) | 26.1°F (1958) | 0.58 in (2016) |
| May 11 | 55.9°F (1968) | 25.0°F (1966) | 1.00 in (1980) |
| May 12 | 61.0°F (1968) | 24.1°F (2012) | 0.88 in (1951) |
| May 13 | 62.1°F (1957) | 18.0°F (2012) | 0.68 in (1958) |
| May 14 | 63.0°F (2014) | 19.9°F (2012) | 0.85 in (2023) |
| May 15 | 63.0°F (2016) | 25.2°F (2013) | 0.70 in (1955) |
| May 16 | 57.0°F (1996) | 21.9°F (2003) | 1.28 in (1969) |
| May 17 | 53.1°F (1954) | 27.1°F (2013) | 1.36 in (1962) |
| May 18 | 54.0°F (2020) | 27.0°F (1971) | 1.37 in (1997) |
| May 19 | 60.1°F (2006) | 24.1°F (1977) | 1.11 in (1979) |
| May 20 | 54.0°F (1992) | 23.0°F (1977) | 1.05 in (2002) |
| May 21 | 62.1°F (1992) | 24.1°F (1973) | 0.88 in (1978) |
| May 22 | 57.9°F (2003) | 18.0°F (1973) | 0.61 in (2004) |
| May 23 | 59.0°F (1992) | 27.0°F (1966) | 1.79 in (2002) |
| May 24 | 59.0°F (2006) | 28.0°F (1985) | 0.75 in (1971) |
| May 25 | 60.1°F (1997) | 26.1°F (2001) | 0.99 in (1982) |
| May 26 | 64.9°F (1997) | 30.0°F (2000) | 0.80 in (2013) |
| May 27 | 66.9°F (1979) | 32.0°F (1971) | 2.13 in (1958) |
| May 28 | 68.0°F (2006) | 29.1°F (2020) | 1.33 in (1996) |
| May 29 | 66.9°F (2006) | 27.1°F (2017) | 1.90 in (2000) |
| May 30 | 61.0°F (1993) | 32.0°F (1995) | 0.87 in (1952) |
| May 31 | 64.9°F (1964) | 28.2°F (2014) | 1.04 in (1971) |