What’s the climate like in Gloucester?
The current climate in Gloucester features temperatures ranging from a high of 28°C to a low of 3°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 16°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -6°C and in the warmer months around 18°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Gloucester in recent years was 37°C in July 2022. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -14°C in January 2019.
On average, Gloucester gets 1580 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 87 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.
Best time to visit Gloucester?
The best time to visit Gloucester for mild to warm weather is May up to October. You might get some rain, but the temperatures are just right to explore Gloucester.
Climate Table of Gloucester
The climate table of Gloucester 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.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | 3 | 4 | 9 | 13 | 20 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 24 | 18 | 11 | 6 |
| Temp. min (°C) | -5 | -5 | 0 | 4 | 10 | 15 | 19 | 18 | 14 | 9 | 2 | -1 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 81 | 123 | 133 | 192 | 104 | 116 | 122 | 122 | 128 | 189 | 160 | 110 |
| Snow (cm) | 17 | 45 | 15 | 1,5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0,1 | 1,7 | 6,5 |
| UV Index | 2 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 16°C
- Highest temperature: 28°C in July
- Lowest temperature: 3°C in January
- Precipitation*: 1580 mm per year, averaging 132 mm per month
- Snowfall: 87 cm per year
- Driest months: 81 mm in January, 104 mm in May and 110 mm in December
- Wettest months: 192 mm in April, 189 mm in October and 160 mm in November
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Gloucester
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Gloucester, Massachusetts. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Gloucester
This graph shows how much rainfall Gloucester, Massachusetts, gets on average per month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Gloucester
This graph shows how much snow Gloucester, Massachusetts, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimeters and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Gloucester
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Gloucester, Massachusetts. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Gloucester
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Gloucester, Massachusetts. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Gloucester
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Gloucester, Massachusetts, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Gloucester
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Gloucester, Massachusetts, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimeters, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Gloucester by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Gloucester. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
