Anchorage vs Traverse City in May

Anchorage and Traverse City are nearly tied in May — 81 vs 80 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Anchorage is cool, dry, clean air; Traverse City is nice, a little rain, clean air.

Anchorage vs Traverse CityMay climate, side by side

AnchorageTraverse City
Comfort score81/100 (A)80/100 (A)
Feels-like high13°C17°C
Avg high / low15° / 5°18° / 7°
Rainfall26 mm69 mm
Rainy days58
Humidity76%71%
Air quality (AQI)3143

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

Anchorage vs Traverse City in May — FAQ

Is May better in Anchorage or Traverse City?
Anchorage and Traverse City are nearly tied in May — 81 vs 80 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Anchorage is cool, dry, clean air; Traverse City is nice, a little rain, clean air.
What is the weather like in Anchorage vs Traverse City in May?
In May, Anchorage averages 15°C high / 5°C low with about 26 mm of rain; Traverse City averages 18°C high / 7°C low with about 69 mm.