May weather forecast
Cuttyhunk, MA

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a mild month in Cuttyhunk, Massachusetts, with an average temperature varying between 51.4°F (10.8°C) and 56.5°F (13.6°C).

Temperature

May brings a slight increase in the average high-temperature, progressing from a frosty 48.7°F (9.3°C) in April to a moderate 56.5°F (13.6°C). May sees a slight dip to an average low temperature of 51.4°F (10.8°C) from the daytime highs.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are May through July, with an average relative humidity of 83%.

Rainfall

In Cuttyhunk, in May, during 13.9 rainfall days, 1.93" (49mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 146.6 rainfall days, and 25.51" (648mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Cuttyhunk, Massachusetts, snow does not fall in April through November.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Cuttyhunk is 14h and 32min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:39 am and sunset at 7:41 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:12 am and sunset at 8:10 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 8.6h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 5 translates into these guidelines:
Be cautious. Those with fair skin can be subjected to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in May?

In May, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 56.5°F (13.6°C) and 51.4°F (10.8°C) respectively.

What are the most humid months?

The months with the highest humidity are May through July, with an average relative humidity of 83%.

What is the average humidity in May?

In Cuttyhunk, the average relative humidity in May is 83%.

How much does it rain in May?

In Cuttyhunk, in May, it is raining for 13.9 days, with typically 1.93" (49mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow?

In Cuttyhunk, snow does not fall in April through November.

What is the average length of the day in May?

In Cuttyhunk, the average day length in May is 14h and 32min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:39 am and sunset at 7:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:12 am and sunset at 8:10 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Cuttyhunk have in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 8.6h.

What is the UV index reading in May?

In Cuttyhunk, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Cuttyhunk, MA

Average temperature in May - Cuttyhunk, MA
  • Average high temperature in May: 56.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (73.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 51.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (69.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.6°F).

Average pressure in May
Cuttyhunk, MA

Average pressure in May - Cuttyhunk, MA
  • Average pressure in May: 30.02"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are September and November (30.06"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Cuttyhunk, MA

Average wind speed in May - Cuttyhunk, MA
  • Average wind speed in May: 12.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (16.2mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (10.9mph).

Average humidity in May
Cuttyhunk, MA

Average humidity in May - Cuttyhunk, MA
  • Average humidity in May: 83%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, June and July (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (74%).

Average rainfall in May
Cuttyhunk, MA

Average rainfall in May - Cuttyhunk, MA
  • Average rainfall in May: 1.93"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (3.07").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are August and November (1.73").

Average rainfall days in May
Cuttyhunk, MA

Average rainfall days in May - Cuttyhunk, MA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 13.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (14.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.6 days).

Average snowfall in May
Cuttyhunk, MA

Average snowfall in May - Cuttyhunk, MA
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (1.18").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Cuttyhunk, MA

Average snowfall days in May - Cuttyhunk, MA
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Cuttyhunk, MA

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Cuttyhunk, MA
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in May
Cuttyhunk, MA

Average sunshine days in May - Cuttyhunk, MA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 15.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (13.5 days).

Average UV index in May
Cuttyhunk, MA

Average UV index in May - Cuttyhunk, MA
  • Average UV index in May: 5

The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Cuttyhunk, MA

Average cloud cover in May - Cuttyhunk, MA
  • Average cloud cover in May: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in May
Cuttyhunk, MA

Average visibility in May - Cuttyhunk, MA
  • Average visibility in May: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).

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