May weather in North Pole, AK
The average temperature in North Pole in May is 47.9°F (34.3°F–61.5°F). Average precipitation: 0.79 inches. Average snowfall is 0.6 inches.
May is a spring month in North Pole, and is warmer than the annual average of 26.5°F. Daily temperatures swing about 27.2°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 6 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 18h 9m. For travel, May is cool.
Avg High
61.5°F
Avg Low
34.3°F
Precipitation
0.79 in
Snow
0.6 in
May records in North Pole
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 1 | 72.0°F (2009) | 19.9°F (2006) | 0.44 in (1999) |
| May 2 | 72.0°F (2009) | 19.9°F (2012) | 0.21 in (2016) |
| May 3 | 73.0°F (2014) | 10.0°F (2012) | 0.38 in (2016) |
| May 4 | 64.9°F (2014) | 19.9°F (2011) | 0.08 in (2013) |
| May 5 | 64.9°F (2024) | 19.0°F (2013) | 0.19 in (2007) |
| May 6 | 63.0°F (2015) | 14.0°F (2013) | 0.07 in (2022) |
| May 7 | 64.9°F (2015) | 19.0°F (2013) | 0.10 in (2024) |
| May 8 | 71.1°F (2019) | 15.1°F (2011) | 0.09 in (2006) |
| May 9 | 68.0°F (2020) | 19.9°F (2013) | 0.21 in (2022) |
| May 10 | 73.0°F (2020) | 19.9°F (2011) | 0.17 in (2022) |
| May 11 | 82.9°F (2020) | 23.0°F (2016) | 0.14 in (2009) |
| May 12 | 80.1°F (2020) | 21.0°F (2011) | 0.26 in (2007) |
| May 13 | 80.1°F (2016) | 19.9°F (2011) | 0.13 in (2022) |
| May 14 | 82.0°F (2016) | 19.0°F (2013) | 0.07 in (2024) |
| May 15 | 75.0°F (2015) | 16.0°F (2013) | 0.39 in (1997) |
| May 16 | 75.9°F (2019) | 21.0°F (2012) | 0.30 in (2008) |
| May 17 | 79.0°F (2015) | 24.1°F (2013) | 0.27 in (2021) |
| May 18 | 78.1°F (2015) | 21.0°F (2013) | 0.02 in (2006) |
| May 19 | 73.9°F (2010) | 19.9°F (2013) | 0.15 in (2019) |
| May 20 | 80.1°F (2015) | 21.0°F (2013) | 0.73 in (2000) |
| May 21 | 75.0°F (2011) | 23.0°F (2013) | 0.23 in (2000) |
| May 22 | 82.0°F (2015) | 26.1°F (2013) | 0.29 in (2017) |
| May 23 | 87.1°F (2015) | 27.0°F (2014) | 0.16 in (2008) |
| May 24 | 78.1°F (2011) | 30.0°F (2021) | 0.68 in (2000) |
| May 25 | 77.0°F (2006) | 34.0°F (2006) | 0.77 in (2012) |
| May 26 | 79.0°F (2011) | 32.0°F (2013) | 0.18 in (1998) |
| May 27 | 82.0°F (2011) | 35.1°F (2014) | 0.38 in (2012) |
| May 28 | 84.0°F (2011) | 30.0°F (2006) | 0.31 in (2007) |
| May 29 | 84.0°F (2013) | 30.0°F (2006) | 0.30 in (2011) |
| May 30 | 84.0°F (2013) | 30.0°F (2012) | 0.17 in (2023) |
| May 31 | 82.0°F (2013) | 32.0°F (2006) | 0.16 in (2023) |