What is the weather like in Fairbanks vs Salt Lake City in May?

In May, Fairbanks averages 18°C high / 3°C low with about 21 mm of rain; Salt Lake City averages 23°C high / 10°C low with about 32 mm.

Fairbanks vs Salt Lake City in May

Salt Lake City is the better pick in May — 94 vs 85 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Salt Lake City is nice, a little rain, while Fairbanks is cool, dry, clean air.

Fairbanks vs Salt Lake City — May climate, side by side

	Fairbanks	Salt Lake City
Comfort score	85/100 (A)	94/100 (S)
Feels-like high	14°C	22°C
Avg high / low	18° / 3°	23° / 10°
Rainfall	21 mm	32 mm
Rainy days	6	4
Humidity	59%	58%
Air quality (AQI)	36	55

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

Fairbanks vs Salt Lake City in May — FAQ

Is May better in Fairbanks or Salt Lake City?: Salt Lake City is the better pick in May — 94 vs 85 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Salt Lake City is nice, a little rain, while Fairbanks is cool, dry, clean air.
What is the weather like in Fairbanks vs Salt Lake City in May?: In May, Fairbanks averages 18°C high / 3°C low with about 21 mm of rain; Salt Lake City averages 23°C high / 10°C low with about 32 mm.