Anchorage vs Minneapolis in May

Anchorage and Minneapolis are nearly tied in May — 81 vs 84 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Anchorage is cool, dry, clean air; Minneapolis is nice, rainy, clean air.

Anchorage vs MinneapolisMay climate, side by side

AnchorageMinneapolis
Comfort score81/100 (A)84/100 (A)
Feels-like high13°C20°C
Avg high / low15° / 5°21° / 10°
Rainfall26 mm107 mm
Rainy days59
Humidity76%63%
Air quality (AQI)3149

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Anchorage vs Minneapolis in May — FAQ

Is May better in Anchorage or Minneapolis?
Anchorage and Minneapolis are nearly tied in May — 81 vs 84 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Anchorage is cool, dry, clean air; Minneapolis is nice, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Anchorage vs Minneapolis in May?
In May, Anchorage averages 15°C high / 5°C low with about 26 mm of rain; Minneapolis averages 21°C high / 10°C low with about 107 mm.