Fitchburg, MA is located in a humid continental climate zone, with hot and humid summers and cold, snowy winters. The average high temperature in the summer months is around 80 degrees Fahrenheit, while the average low temperature during the winter months is around 20 degrees Fahrenheit. Precipitation levels are relatively high throughout the year, with an annual average of approximately 46 inches of rain and snow combined. Fitchburg has a moderate risk for thunderstorms throughout the spring and summer months, but severe weather events are rare.
Fitchburg, Massachusetts gets 48 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Fitchburg averages 71 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 198 sunny days per year in Fitchburg. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Fitchburg gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 127 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.
Weather Highlights
Summer High: the July high is around 81 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 13
Rain: averages 48 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 71 inches of snow a year