The climate of Massachusetts

The current climate in Massachusetts features temperatures ranging from a high of 29°C to a low of 3°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 17°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -7°C and in the warmer months around 18°C.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Massachusetts, United States.

Temperature records

The highest temperature recorded in Massachusetts in recent years was 38°C in July 2022. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -14°C in January 2019.

Precipitation and snowfall

On average, Massachusetts gets 1377 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 145 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.

The climate in Massachusetts is based on weather data from . Other places, like New York City, Miami or Los Angeles, might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Massachusetts to get the full picture of the climate.

Best time to visit Massachusetts?

The best time to visit Massachusetts for mild to warm weather is April up to September. You might get some rain, but the temperatures are just right to explore Massachusetts.

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Climate Table of Massachusetts

The climate table of Massachusetts shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.

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Temp. max (°C) 3 4 8 15 21 26 29 29 24 18 11 6
Temp. min (°C) -6 -6 -2 4 10 14 18 18 14 7 1 -2
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Precipitation (mm) 65 73 69 104 66 155 112 148 88 214 175 108
Snow (cm) 26 83 26 1,1 0 0 0 0 0 1,0 1,6 6,1
UV Index 3 4 5 6 6 7 6 7 5 4 2 1

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Temperature charts

These charts display the average temperatures in Massachusetts, United States. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Average Temperature per Month in Massachusetts

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Yearly Temperature in Massachusetts

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Massachusetts, United States. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Average Precipitation per Month in Massachusetts

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Total Yearly Precipitation in Massachusetts

Average Snowfall per Month in Massachusetts

Total Yearly Snowfall in Massachusetts

UV index chart

This chart shows the average UV index per month in Massachusetts, United States. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.

Average UV Index per Month in Massachusetts

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Average weather in Massachusetts by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Massachusetts. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.