What’s the climate like in Great Barrington?
The current climate in Great Barrington features temperatures ranging from a high of 27°C to a low of 1°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 15°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -8°C and in the warmer months around 16°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Great Barrington in recent years was 35°C in July 2020. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -18°C in January 2019.
On average, Great Barrington gets 1683 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 121 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.
Best time to visit Great Barrington?
The best time to visit Great Barrington for mild to warm weather is May up to October. You might get some rain, but the temperatures are just right to explore Great Barrington.
Climate Table of Great Barrington
The climate table of Great Barrington 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) | 1 | 2 | 6 | 14 | 20 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 23 | 17 | 9 | 3 |
Temp. min (°C) | -7 | -8 | -4 | 3 | 9 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 7 | -1 | -4 |
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Precipitation (mm) | 92 | 131 | 102 | 149 | 177 | 129 | 170 | 154 | 176 | 186 | 96 | 121 |
Snow (cm) | 21 | 30 | 19 | 6,1 | 0,3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0,5 | 10 | 33 |
UV Index | 1 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 1 |
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: 15°C
- Highest temperature: 27°C in July
- Lowest temperature: 1°C in January
- Precipitation*: 1683 mm per year, averaging 140 mm per month
- Snowfall: 121 cm per year
- Driest months: 92 mm in January, 96 mm in November and 102 mm in March
- Wettest months: 186 mm in October, 177 mm in May and 176 mm in September
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
Average Temperature per Month in Great Barrington
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Great Barrington, 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 Great Barrington
This graph shows how much rainfall Great Barrington, 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 Great Barrington
This graph shows how much snow Great Barrington, 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 Great Barrington
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Great Barrington, Massachusetts. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Great Barrington
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Great Barrington, 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 Great Barrington
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Great Barrington, 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 Great Barrington
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Great Barrington, 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 Great Barrington by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Great Barrington. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.