Edgartown CDP, MA Climate

Edgartown CDP, MA is known for its moderate climate throughout the year. Located on the southeastern corner of Martha’s Vineyard, Edgartown enjoys mild winters and warm summers, with temperatures rarely dipping below freezing or rising above the mid-80s during the summer months. Winters tend to be quite damp and rainy but snowfall is rare, usually only occurring a few times throughout the season. The spring brings plenty of sunshine and abundant blooms as well as mild temperatures that keep things comfortable for outdoor activities. Summertime in Edgartown is mild and sunny, perfect for days spent at the beach or exploring downtown. Fall brings cooler weather but still plenty of sunshine to enjoy all the seasonal activities that take place throughout town.

Climate	Edgartown CDP, Massachusetts	United States
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Climate

YOU SHOULD KNOW

Many people confuse weather and climate but they are different. Weather is the conditions of the atmosphere over a short period of time, and climate is how the atmosphere is over long periods of time.

Weather is how the atmosphere is behaving and its effects upon life and human activities. Weather can change from minute-to-minute. Most people think of weather in terms of temperature, humidity, precipitation, cloudiness, brightness, visibility, wind, and atmospheric pressure.

Climate is the description of the long-term pattern of weather in a place. Climate can mean the average weather for a particular region and time period taken over 30 years. Climate is the average of weather over time.