Kobuk Valley National Park weather in May

May in Kobuk Valley National Park: cold, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.

#4 of 12 months in Kobuk Valley National Park · #320 of 604 destinations to visit in May · comfort 81/100 (tier A)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Kobuk Valley National Park climate normals — May

Daytime high7°C / 44°F🧥 cold
Nighttime low-1°C / 30°F
Feels like (high)4°C / 39°F
Rainfall33 mm / 1.3 in🌦 some rain
Rainy days7 days
Humidity79%💦 very humid
Dew point-2°C / 29°F
Sunshine14.1 h/day
Daylight20.4 h
Wind12 km/h / 7 mph
Snowfall7.6 cm / 3 in
Air quality (US AQI)39🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Kobuk Valley National Park in May — FAQ

Is May a good time to visit Kobuk Valley National Park?
May in Kobuk Valley National Park: cold, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #4 of 12 months for Kobuk Valley National Park on SeasonMap's comfort score (81/100).
What is the weather like in Kobuk Valley National Park in May?
In May, Kobuk Valley National Park averages a daily high of 6.8°C and a low of -1°C, with about 33.4 mm of rain over roughly 7.2 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Kobuk Valley National Park in May?
Kobuk Valley National Park has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 39 in May.
Does it snow in Kobuk Valley National Park in May?
Kobuk Valley National Park sees roughly 7.6 cm of snowfall in May.

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