Massachusetts Historical Weather Data & Climate

Historical Climate Data for 27 Cities  •  1981–2025

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Massachusetts Climate Overview

Massachusetts has an average annual temperature of 50°F (across all 27 cities) with approximately 1191 mm of annual precipitation and average humidity of 80%. The warmest city is Chicopee with average July highs of 92.1°F, while Worcester is the coldest with average January lows of -6.2°F. This page covers 45 years of NASA POWER climate data (1981–2025) including temperature, rainfall, humidity, wind speed, and solar radiation.

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Quick Climate Facts

(1981 – 2025)
Hottest City
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Chicopee
Jul High: 92.1°F
Coldest City
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Worcester
Jan Low: -6.2°F
Wettest City
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Plymouth
1205 mm/yr
Driest City
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New Bedford
1133 mm/yr
Hottest Month
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Aug
Avg High: 90°F
Coldest Month
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Jan
Avg Low: 0.7°F
Cities With Data
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27
cities in Massachusetts
Data Coverage
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45 yrs
1981 – 2025

🏙️ Cities in Massachusetts — Weather History

📅 Massachusetts Monthly Climate Averages

🌡️ State-Wide Monthly Temperature

Average across all 27 cities · 1981–2025 · °F

🌧️ Monthly Precipitation

State-wide average · mm/month

📖 Massachusetts Seasonal Climate Guide

Aug is typically the warmest month across Massachusetts with average highs around 90°F, while Jan is the coldest with average lows near 0.7°F. Oct is the wettest month with approximately 115 mm of rainfall on average.
MonthMax TempMin TempAvg Temp Rain (mm)HumidityWind (m/s)Solar (kWh/m²)
Jan 50.9°F 0.7°F 25.9°F 93 88% 1.3 1.80
Feb 51.3°F 3°F 27.1°F 87 87% 1.4 2.60
Mar 60.4°F 10.9°F 35.8°F 112 83% 1.2 3.70
Apr 70.9°F 26.1°F 48.6°F 105 80% 0.9 4.70
May 79.7°F 36°F 57.9°F 96 79% 0.7 5.40
Jun 85.8°F 45.9°F 65.8°F 99 79% 0.6 5.80
Jul 90°F 54.7°F 72.3°F 99 76% 0.5 5.90
Aug 90°F 52.7°F 71.4°F 93 74% 0.6 5.30
Sep 86.4°F 43.3°F 64.9°F 99 75% 0.7 4.20
Oct 75.9°F 31.8°F 53.8°F 115 78% 0.8 2.90
Nov 65.7°F 22.1°F 43.9°F 102 81% 0.9 2.00
Dec 55.9°F 9.5°F 32.7°F 109 85% 1.0 1.50

📈 Massachusetts Yearly Climate Trends

🌡️ Annual Temperature Trend

State-wide avg annual high & low · Last 10 years

📈 Massachusetts Long-Term Climate Trends (1981–2025)

This chart shows how Massachusetts's average temperatures have shifted across 45 years. Use the range buttons to focus on recent decades or view the full historical record. Data is averaged across all 27 cities in the state.

🌧️ Annual Precipitation Trend

State-wide avg annual precipitation · Last 10 years · mm/year

🔗 Explore Cities in Massachusetts

Browse detailed weather history, monthly averages, and 45-year climate trends for every city in Massachusetts.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hottest city in Massachusetts?
Chicopee is the hottest city in Massachusetts with an average July high of 92.1°F based on 45 years of data. View Chicopee weather history →
What is the coldest city in Massachusetts?
Worcester is the coldest city with average January lows of -6.2°F. View Worcester weather history →
Which city in Massachusetts gets the most rain?
Plymouth is the wettest city in Massachusetts with approximately 1205 mm of annual precipitation on average. View Plymouth weather history →
What is the warmest month in Massachusetts?
Aug is the warmest month across Massachusetts, with state-wide average highs of 90°F and average lows of 52.7°F.
How many cities in Massachusetts have weather data?
TownPillar has historical weather data for 27 cities in Massachusetts, covering 45 years of NASA POWER climate records from 1981 to 2025.
Which month has the most sunshine in Massachusetts?
Jul is the sunniest month across Massachusetts with an average solar radiation of 5.90 kWh/m²/day state-wide. This solar radiation data from NASA POWER is useful for solar energy planning, agriculture, and understanding seasonal sunshine availability.
Where does this climate data come from?
All data is sourced from NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources), based on MERRA-2 satellite reanalysis data. It includes monthly temperature, precipitation, humidity, wind speed, and solar radiation at 0.5° × 0.625° spatial resolution.

📚 Data Source

All weather data is sourced from NASA POWER (Prediction of Worldwide Energy Resources). Data covers 45 years (1981–2025) across 27 cities in Massachusetts at monthly temporal resolution.