May weather in Fairbanks, AK
The average temperature in Fairbanks in May is 50.1°F (37.1°F–63.1°F). Average precipitation: 0.64 inches. Average snowfall is 0.2 inches.
May is a spring month in Fairbanks, and is warmer than the annual average of 28.5°F. Daily temperatures swing about 26°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 8 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 18h 11m. For travel, May is cool.
Avg High
63.1°F
Avg Low
37.1°F
Precipitation
0.64 in
Snow
0.2 in
May records in Fairbanks
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 1 | 75.9°F (2009) | 21.9°F (2006) | 0.20 in (2010) |
| May 2 | 77.0°F (2009) | 19.9°F (2012) | 0.06 in (2018) |
| May 3 | 73.0°F (2014) | 16.0°F (2012) | 0.20 in (2025) |
| May 4 | 70.0°F (2004) | 21.0°F (2013) | 0.08 in (2006) |
| May 5 | 66.0°F (2004) | 24.1°F (2013) | 0.15 in (2007) |
| May 6 | 66.9°F (2017) | 17.1°F (2013) | 0.44 in (2004) |
| May 7 | 72.0°F (2005) | 21.0°F (2013) | 0.38 in (2004) |
| May 8 | 73.9°F (2005) | 21.0°F (2011) | 0.17 in (2019) |
| May 9 | 75.0°F (2020) | 24.1°F (2013) | 0.38 in (2022) |
| May 10 | 84.0°F (2020) | 27.0°F (2007) | 0.18 in (2017) |
| May 11 | 81.0°F (2020) | 27.0°F (2025) | 0.07 in (2009) |
| May 12 | 77.0°F (2005) | 28.9°F (2009) | 0.23 in (2007) |
| May 13 | 79.0°F (2016) | 21.9°F (2013) | 0.13 in (2024) |
| May 14 | 81.0°F (2016) | 21.9°F (2013) | 0.10 in (2022) |
| May 15 | 75.9°F (2015) | 19.9°F (2013) | 0.29 in (2005) |
| May 16 | 75.0°F (2015) | 25.0°F (2013) | 0.20 in (2008) |
| May 17 | 77.0°F (2015) | 27.0°F (2025) | 0.32 in (2005) |
| May 18 | 77.0°F (2015) | 21.9°F (2013) | 0.47 in (2005) |
| May 19 | 80.1°F (2023) | 21.0°F (2013) | 0.08 in (2008) |
| May 20 | 78.1°F (2015) | 25.0°F (2013) | 0.01 in (2004) |
| May 21 | 77.0°F (2011) | 27.0°F (2013) | 0.37 in (2018) |
| May 22 | 80.1°F (2015) | 32.0°F (2013) | 0.26 in (2017) |
| May 23 | 84.9°F (2015) | 33.1°F (2014) | 0.09 in (2018) |
| May 24 | 81.0°F (2011) | 30.9°F (2021) | 0.42 in (2024) |
| May 25 | 82.0°F (2007) | 30.9°F (2022) | 0.62 in (2012) |
| May 26 | 82.0°F (2007) | 33.1°F (2017) | 0.13 in (2025) |
| May 27 | 84.9°F (2011) | 33.1°F (2017) | 0.07 in (2012) |
| May 28 | 86.0°F (2011) | 28.9°F (2008) | 0.30 in (2007) |
| May 29 | 82.9°F (2013) | 36.0°F (2006) | 0.23 in (2007) |
| May 30 | 84.0°F (2013) | 28.0°F (2008) | 0.09 in (2023) |
| May 31 | 81.0°F (2013) | 32.0°F (2008) | 0.63 in (2004) |