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 high | 7°C / 44°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -1°C / 30°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 4°C / 39°F | |
| Rainfall | 33 mm / 1.3 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 7 days | |
| Humidity | 79% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | -2°C / 29°F | |
| Sunshine | 14.1 h/day | |
| Daylight | 20.4 h | |
| Wind | 12 km/h / 7 mph | |
| Snowfall | 7.6 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.