The climate of Provincetown
The current climate in Provincetown features temperatures ranging from a high of 27°C to a low of 5°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 16°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -2°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 Provincetown, Massachusetts.
Temperature records
The highest temperature recorded in Provincetown in recent years was 34°C in July 2020. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -11°C in February 2016.
Precipitation and snowfall
On average, Provincetown gets 2693 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 60 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.
Best time to visit Provincetown?
The best time to visit Provincetown for mild to warm weather is June and July. You might get some rain, but the temperatures are just right to explore Provincetown.
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Climate Table of Provincetown
The climate table of Provincetown 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) | 5 | 5 | 7 | 12 | 18 | 23 | 27 | 26 | 22 | 17 | 12 | 8 |
Temp. min (°C) | -1 | -1 | 1 | 5 | 10 | 14 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 11 | 5 | 2 |
Precipitation | ||||||||||||
Precipitation (mm) | 113 | 115 | 102 | 134 | 144 | 59 | 55 | 227 | 189 | 139 | 538 | 878 |
Snow (cm) | 19 | 22 | 13 | 1,4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0,7 | 2,9 |
UV Index | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 |
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Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in Provincetown, Massachusetts. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in Provincetown
Yearly Temperature in Provincetown
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Provincetown, Massachusetts. 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 Provincetown
Total Yearly Precipitation in Provincetown
Average Snowfall per Month in Provincetown
Total Yearly Snowfall in Provincetown
UV index chart
This chart shows the average UV index per month in Provincetown, Massachusetts. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Average UV Index per Month in Provincetown
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Average weather in Provincetown by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Provincetown. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.