Gay Head, MA
Unincorporated community in Dukes County, Massachusetts
Gay Head is a small unincorporated community in Dukes County, Massachusetts. It is 0.8 miles SW of Aquinnah, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 02535.
Gay Head at a glance
- State
- Massachusetts
- County
- Dukes County
- ZIP code
- 02535
- Nearest town
- Aquinnah (0.8 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 41.3436, -70.8153
Weather in Gay Head now
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Gay Head weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Gay Head.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Gay Head
What is the weather usually like in Gay Head?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 79°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 23°F average low
- 42.1 inprecipitation per year · 1,070 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Gay Head: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station VINEYARD HAVEN AP, MA US (USW00094724), adjusted for the elevation of Gay Head.
Gay Head weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Gay Head through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:05 AM | 4:40 PM | 9 h 35 min |
| February | 6:36 AM | 5:18 PM | 10 h 42 min |
| March | 6:53 AM | 6:51 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:01 AM | 7:24 PM | 13 h 23 min |
| May | 5:22 AM | 7:56 PM | 14 h 33 min |
| June | 5:07 AM | 8:19 PM | 15 h 12 min |
| July | 5:21 AM | 8:16 PM | 14 h 55 min |
| August | 5:51 AM | 7:44 PM | 13 h 52 min |
| September | 6:22 AM | 6:54 PM | 12 h 31 min |
| October | 6:53 AM | 6:04 PM | 11 h 10 min |
| November | 6:30 AM | 4:25 PM | 9 h 55 min |
| December | 7:00 AM | 4:16 PM | 9 h 15 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Gay Head?
Gay Head has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 79°F (26°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 23°F (-5°C).
It gets about 42.1 inches (1,070 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is October and the driest is February.
The best time to visit Gay Head is June to September. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Webcams near Gay Head
The closest live webcam is Chilmark › North-west: Menemsha Basin, 2.7 miles E of Gay Head.
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Questions about Gay Head
Where is Gay Head, MA?
Gay Head is an unincorporated community in Dukes County, Massachusetts, 0.8 miles SW of Aquinnah.
What county is Gay Head in?
Gay Head is in Dukes County, Massachusetts.
What is the ZIP code of Gay Head, MA?
The ZIP code for Gay Head is 02535.
What is the nearest town to Gay Head?
Aquinnah, 0.8 miles away.
Are there webcams near Gay Head?
Yes. The closest is Chilmark › North-west: Menemsha Basin, 2.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Gay Head?
July, with an average high of 79°F (26°C).
What is the coldest month in Gay Head?
January, with an average low of 23°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in Gay Head?
About 42.1 inches (1,070 mm) a year; the wettest month is October.
Does it snow in Gay Head?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Gay Head?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Gay Head have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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