May weather forecast
Osterville, MA

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a mild month in Osterville, Massachusetts, with an average temperature varying between 55.4°F (13°C) and 50.9°F (10.5°C).

Temperature

As Osterville transitions into May, the average high-temperature is observed to slightly rise from a frosty 47.1°F (8.4°C) in April to a moderate 55.4°F (13°C). A consistent nighttime average temperature of 50.9°F (10.5°C) is maintained during May.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Osterville, in May, during 14.9 rainfall days, 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Osterville, during the entire year, the rain falls for 157.2 days and collects up to 31.77" (807mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

May through November are months without snowfall in Osterville, Massachusetts.

Ocean temperature

In Osterville, the average seawater temperature in May is 49.1°F (9.5°C).
Note: It is life-risking to swim in 49.1°F (9.5°C). Briefly staying in 55.4°F (13°C) waters feels unsettling, and temperatures below 50°F (10°C) might result in cold shock and loss of breath control, hinging on personal endurance.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 33min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:37 am and sunset at 7:40 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:09 am and sunset at 8:09 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 8.7h.

UV index

In Osterville, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 4 during May morphs into the following directions:
Exercise prevention - Protecting skin and eyes from harm is required. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Osterville in May?

During May, Osterville experiences an average high-temperature of 55.4°F (13°C) and a low-temperature of 50.9°F (10.5°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Osterville?

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

How much does it rain in Osterville in May?

In May, in Osterville, the rain falls for 14.9 days. Throughout May, 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow in Osterville?

May through November are months without snowfall in Osterville, Massachusetts.

Does it snow in Osterville in May?

In May, in Osterville, it doesn't snow. April is the latest month when it typically snows.

What is the water temperature in May in Osterville?

In Osterville, Massachusetts, the average seawater temperature in May is 49.1°F (9.5°C). Swimming in 49.1°F (9.5°C) is considered life-threatening. Even a few minutes in 55.4°F (13°C) water is uncomfortable, and swimming below 50°F (10°C) may cause total loss of breathing control and cold shock, depending on a person's physique.

How many hours of daylight does Osterville have in May?

In Osterville, the average day length in May is 14h and 33min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Osterville?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:37 am and sunset at 7:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:09 am and sunset at 8:09 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Osterville?

In Osterville, the average sunshine duration in May is 8.7h.

What is the UV index intensity in May in Osterville?

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Osterville is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Osterville, MA

Average temperature in May - Osterville, MA
  • Average high temperature in May: 55.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (72.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 50.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (68.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.4°F).

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Average pressure in May
Osterville, MA

Average pressure in May - Osterville, 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 (29.93"Hg).

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Average wind speed in May
Osterville, MA

Average wind speed in May - Osterville, MA
  • Average wind speed in May: 12.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (16.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (10.6mph).

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Average humidity in May
Osterville, MA

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (74%).

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Average rainfall in May
Osterville, MA

Average rainfall in May - Osterville, MA
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.2"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (3.7").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (1.73").

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Average rainfall days in May
Osterville, MA

Average rainfall days in May - Osterville, MA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 14.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (15.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (10.3 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Osterville, MA

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

The month with the highest snowfall is March (1.93").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

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Average snowfall days in May
Osterville, MA

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average sea temperature in May
Osterville, MA

Average sea temperature in May - Osterville, MA
  • Average sea temperature in May: 49.2°F

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (67.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (39°F).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Osterville, 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 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Osterville, MA

Average sunshine days in May - Osterville, MA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 14.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (17.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (11.4 days).

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Average UV index in May
Osterville, MA

Average UV index in May - Osterville, MA
  • Average UV index in May: 4

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).

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Average cloud cover in May
Osterville, MA

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

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

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Average visibility in May
Osterville, MA

Average visibility in May - Osterville, 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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