Contents
- Weather in May
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in May
- Average pressure in May
- Average wind speed in May
- Average humidity in May
- Average rainfall in May
- Average rainfall days in May
- Average snowfall in May
- Average snowfall days in May
- Average sea temperature in May
- Average daylight in May
- Average sunshine in May
- Average sunshine days in May
- Average UV index in May
- Average cloud cover in May
- Average visibility in May
Weather in May
Temperature
May's arrival coincides with a marginal rise in the average high-temperature, moving from April's frosty 48.7°F (9.3°C) to a moderate 57°F (13.9°C). Woods Hole notes an average temperature descent to a fresh 51.3°F (10.7°C) in May, a small shift from its daytime peak.Humidity
In Woods Hole, the average relative humidity in May is 82%.Rainfall
In May, the rain falls for 6.3 days. Throughout May, 0.39" (10mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Woods Hole, during the entire year, the rain falls for 70 days and collects up to 5.39" (137mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
In Woods Hole, Massachusetts, snow does not fall in April through November.Ocean temperature
In Woods Hole, in May, the average water temperature is 50.4°F (10.2°C).Note: Swimming in 50.4°F (10.2°C) is considered dangerous. Unprotected immersion in temperatures below 50°F (10°C) causes quickly maximum intensity cold shock with hyperventilation.
Daylight
In May, the average length of the day 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
In Woods Hole, the average sunshine in May is 8.6h.UV index
In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: The UV index of 5 during May translates into the following guidance:
Put precautions into practice - Protective measures against sun-induced damage are advised. During midday, the Sun's radiation is strongest, and it's advisable to reduce direct exposure. For excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck, consider a wide-brim hat.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in May
Woods Hole, MA
- Average high temperature in May: 57°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 (37.9°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 51.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (68.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (29.8°F).
Average pressure in May
Woods Hole, 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 (29.93"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Woods Hole, MA
- Average wind speed in May: 11.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (15.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (10.2mph).
Average humidity in May
Woods Hole, MA
- Average humidity in May: 82%
The month with the highest relative humidity is July (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (74%).
Average rainfall in May
Woods Hole, MA
- Average rainfall in May: 0.39"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (0.71").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (0.31").
Average rainfall days in May
Woods Hole, MA
- Average rainfall days in May: 6.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (7.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.7 days).
Average snowfall in May
Woods Hole, MA
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (0.24").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Woods Hole, MA
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average sea temperature in May
Woods Hole, MA
- Average sea temperature in May: 50.4°F
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (68.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (38.2°F).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Woods Hole, 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
Woods Hole, MA
- Average sunshine days in May: 22 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (23.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (20.8 days).
Average UV index in May
Woods Hole, 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
Woods Hole, MA
- Average cloud cover in May: 44
The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in May
Woods Hole, 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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