May weather forecast
West Yarmouth, MA

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a cool month in West Yarmouth, Massachusetts, with an average temperature varying between 55°F (12.8°C) and 51.3°F (10.7°C).

Temperature

May's onset brings a minor rise in the average high-temperature, moving from a chilly 47.1°F (8.4°C) in April to a cool 55°F (12.8°C). In the month of May, West Yarmouth experiences a minor discrepancy from peak daytime temperatures, settling at an average low-temperature of 51.3°F (10.7°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 83%.

Rainfall

In West Yarmouth, during May, the rain falls for 12.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation. In West Yarmouth, during the entire year, the rain falls for 129 days and collects up to 14.21" (361mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In West Yarmouth, snow does not fall in May through November.

Daylight

In West Yarmouth, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 33min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:36 am and sunset at 7:39 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:09 am and sunset at 8:08 pm EDT.

Sunshine

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

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: An average UV index of 4 in May transforms into this advice:
Be mindful. Individuals with a lighter skin tone may suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in May in West Yarmouth?

In May, in West Yarmouth, the average high-temperature is 55°F (12.8°C), and the average low-temperature is 51.3°F (10.7°C).

What is the average humidity in May in West Yarmouth?

The average relative humidity in May is 83%.

How many days does it rain in May in West Yarmouth?

In May, the rain falls for 12.5 days. Throughout May, 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow in West Yarmouth?

In West Yarmouth, Massachusetts, snow does not fall in May through November.

Does it snow in West Yarmouth in May?

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

How many hours of daylight does West Yarmouth have in May?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in May in West Yarmouth?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:36 am and sunset at 7:39 pm. On the last day of the month, in West Yarmouth, Massachusetts, sunrise is at 5:09 am and sunset at 8:08 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in West Yarmouth?

The average sunshine duration in May is 8.6h.

How high is the UV index in May in West Yarmouth?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in West Yarmouth is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
West Yarmouth, MA

Average temperature in May - West Yarmouth, MA
  • Average high temperature in May: 55°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (72.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.5°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 (30.6°F).

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Average pressure in May
West Yarmouth, MA

Average pressure in May - West Yarmouth, 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
West Yarmouth, MA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (16.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (10.9mph).

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Average humidity in May
West Yarmouth, MA

Average humidity in May - West Yarmouth, MA
  • Average humidity in May: 83%

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

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Average rainfall in May
West Yarmouth, MA

Average rainfall in May - West Yarmouth, MA
  • Average rainfall in May: 1.14"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (1.93").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (0.94").

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Average rainfall days in May
West Yarmouth, MA

Average rainfall days in May - West Yarmouth, MA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 12.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (12.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.3 days).

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Average snowfall in May
West Yarmouth, MA

Average snowfall in May - West Yarmouth, MA
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.87").
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
West Yarmouth, MA

Average snowfall days in May - West Yarmouth, MA
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
West Yarmouth, MA

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - West Yarmouth, MA
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 4min

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 months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in May
West Yarmouth, MA

Average sunshine days in May - West Yarmouth, MA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 16.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (18.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (14.3 days).

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Average UV index in May
West Yarmouth, MA

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

Average cloud cover in May - West Yarmouth, MA
  • Average cloud cover in May: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 27).

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Average visibility in May
West Yarmouth, MA

Average visibility in May - West Yarmouth, 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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