May weather forecast
West Tisbury, MA

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Weather in May

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

Temperature

The arrival of May introduces a minor uplift in high-temperatures, adjusting from a frosty 48.7°F (9.3°C) in April to a mild 56.5°F (13.6°C). Nights in May exhibit a minor reduction to an average low temperature of 51.4°F (10.8°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In West Tisbury, during May, the rain falls for 13.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.93" (49mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 146.4 rainfall days, and 25.47" (647mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In West Tisbury, snow does not fall in April through November.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in West Tisbury is 14h and 32min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:38 am and sunset at 7:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:11 am and sunset at 8:09 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 8.6h.

UV index

In West Tisbury, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 5 in May translates into these instructions:
Act with care - Obligation to protect against skin and eye damage is highlighted. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. Shield yourself from the harmful effects of UV radiation with sun-protective attire, a hat, and quality sunglasses.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature?

The high-temperature, in May, in West Tisbury, is 56.5°F (13.6°C), while the low-temperature averages to 51.4°F (10.8°C).

What is the most humid month?

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 West Tisbury, the average relative humidity in May is 83%.

How much does it rain in May?

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

When it does not snow?

April through November are months without snowfall.

What is the average length of the day in May?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:38 am and sunset at 7:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:11 am and sunset at 8:09 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

In West Tisbury, the average sunshine duration in May is 8.6h.

How high is the UV index in May?

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

Average temperature in May - West Tisbury, 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
West Tisbury, MA

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

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

Average wind speed in May
West Tisbury, MA

Average wind speed in May - West Tisbury, 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
West Tisbury, MA

Average humidity in May - West Tisbury, 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
West Tisbury, MA

Average rainfall in May - West Tisbury, 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
West Tisbury, MA

Average rainfall days in May - West Tisbury, 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
West Tisbury, MA

Average snowfall in May - West Tisbury, 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
West Tisbury, MA

Average snowfall days in May - West Tisbury, 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
West Tisbury, MA

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - West Tisbury, 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 February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in May
West Tisbury, MA

Average sunshine days in May - West Tisbury, 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
West Tisbury, MA

Average UV index in May - West Tisbury, 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
West Tisbury, MA

Average cloud cover in May - West Tisbury, 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
West Tisbury, MA

Average visibility in May - West Tisbury, 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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