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Weather in Wainwright, Alaska for May 2026

Your guide to Wainwright weather in May - trends and predictions

    Snow Forecast ❄️

  • The climate of Wainwright in May is quite snowy, averaging 11 snowy days.
    According to Wainwright snow forecast for May 2026, 11 snowy days are expected in the next 2 weeks. The closest date with snow is Saturday, May 2.

    • Temperatures

  • The forecast for the next days in Wainwright predicts temperatures to be around -2 °F, close to the historical average.

  • In general, the average temperature in Wainwright at the beginning of May is -3.7 °F. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to significantly warm up, reaching an average of 1.6 °F by the end of May.

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Average dry days
20
Dry days
Average rainy days
0
Rainy days
Average snowy days
11
Snow days
Average temperatures
-2°/-8°
Temperatures
Average wind speed
19 km/h
Avg max wind
Average humidity
87 %
Avg humidity

Wainwright Weather May

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April
June
Sun.Mon.Tue.Wed.Thu.Fri.Sat.
1
Freezing fog
-6°
2
Light snow
-3°
3
Heavy snow
-3°
4
Light freezing rain
-4°
5
Light snow
-2°
6
Light snow
-4°
7
Light snow
-4°
8
Light freezing rain
-6°
9
Partly cloudy
-5°
10
Overcast
-1°
11
Light snow
0°
12
Partly cloudy
0°
13
Cloudy
0°
14
Overcast
0°
15
Light freezing rain
0°
16
Overcast
1°
17
Overcast
1°
18
Light freezing rain
1°
19
Light freezing rain
0°
20
Overcast
1°
21
Patchy rain possible
1°
22
Overcast
1°
23
Light snow
1°
24
Light snow
0°
25
Light snow
0°
26
Moderate snow
0°
27
Light snow
1°
28
Mist
1°
29
Partly cloudy
3°
30
Partly cloudy
3°
31
Sunny
3°

Temperatures trend during May in Wainwright

See the weather trend as well as the moving average line

May weather in Wainwright day by day

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April June
Date Weather Temperatures Rain Snow More
May 1 Freezing fog
Freezing fog
 -6° /-14° 0 mm 0 cm
May 2 Light snow
Light snow
 -3° /-8° 1.4 mm 1 cm
May 3 Heavy snow
Heavy snow
 -3° /-9° 2.6 mm 1.8 cm
May 4 Light freezing rain
Light freezing rain
 -4° /-14° 0.2 mm 0.1 cm
May 5 Light snow
Light snow
 -2° /-10° 0.9 mm 0.6 cm
May 6 Light snow
Light snow
 -4° /-7° 1.8 mm 1.3 cm
May 7 Light snow
Light snow
 -4° /-8° 0.3 mm 0.2 cm
May 8 Light freezing rain
Light freezing rain
 -6° /-9° 0.2 mm 0.2 cm
May 9 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 -5° /-15° 0 mm 0 cm
May 10 Overcast
Overcast
 -1° /-3° 0.1 mm 0 cm
May 11 Light snow
Light snow
 0° /-2° 0.3 mm 0.2 cm
May 12 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 0° /-7° 0 mm 0 cm
May 13 Cloudy
Cloudy
 0° /-5° 0 mm 0 cm
May 14 Overcast
Overcast
 0° /-4° 0 mm 0 cm
May 15 Light freezing rain
Light freezing rain
 0° /-4° 0.1 mm 0 cm
May 16 Overcast
Overcast
 1° /-8° 0 mm 0 cm
May 17 Overcast
Overcast
 1° /-8° 0 mm 0 cm
May 18 Light freezing rain
Light freezing rain
 1° /-4° 0.2 mm 0.1 cm
May 19 Light freezing rain
Light freezing rain
 0° /-2° 0.2 mm 0.1 cm
May 20 Overcast
Overcast
 1° /-5° 0 mm 0 cm
May 21 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 1° /-5° 0.1 mm 0 cm
May 22 Overcast
Overcast
 1° /-2° 0.2 mm 0 cm
May 23 Light snow
Light snow
 1° /-2° 0.2 mm 0.1 cm
May 24 Light snow
Light snow
 0° /-3° 0.3 mm 0.2 cm
May 25 Light snow
Light snow
 0° /-3° 0.4 mm 0.3 cm
May 26 Moderate snow
Moderate snow
 0° /-4° 0.9 mm 0.4 cm
May 27 Light snow
Light snow
 1° /-2° 0.4 mm 0.2 cm
May 28 Mist
Mist
 1° /-3° 0.3 mm 0.2 cm
May 29 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 3° /-4° 0.1 mm 0 cm
May 30 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 3° /-4° 0 mm 0 cm
May 31 Sunny
Sunny
 3° /-3° 0.1 mm 0 cm
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for Wainwright in May is based on the analysis of historical data rather than real-time forecast models. While this provides a general overview, weather conditions can change. We recommend that you check the Wainwright forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.
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Wainwright in May - FAQ

What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in Wainwright during May?

Brace for cold days with temperatures not exceeding -2° and nights that are likely to be freezing. Winter clothing is essential for comfort and safety.

How much rainfall should be expected in Wainwright during May?

Rainfall in Wainwright during May is rare to nonexistent, with the total expected rainfall being less than 10 mm and approximately 0 days seeing any precipitation. Planning without the concern for rain is generally straightforward during this very dry period.

Will it snow in Wainwright in May 2026?

Wainwright experiences an average snowfall of 4.65 cm during May, occurring over 11 days.

What are the typical wind conditions in Wainwright during May?

The average wind speed in Wainwright during May is 19 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.

Wainwright snow forecast May 2026

Track daily snowfall levels and discover Wainwright’s snowy potential this May ❄️
On average, Wainwright sees 11 snowy days during May, with approximately 4.7 cm of total snowfall.

May rainfall patterns in Wainwright

Explore the daily rainfall trends and prepare for Wainwrights May weather 💧

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