Saugus, MA has a humid continental climate with generally warm summers and cold winters. During the summer months, temperatures typically range from the mid-60s to the high 80s Fahrenheit, while in the winter temperatures can dip below freezing. The area experiences considerable precipitation throughout all four seasons, with snowfall ranging from 24 to 30 inches annually. The area is also prone to strong thunderstorms and tropical storms due to its proximity to both the Atlantic Ocean and Long Island Sound.
Saugus, Massachusetts gets 48 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Saugus averages 47 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 201 sunny days per year in Saugus. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Saugus gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 129 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 19
Rain: averages 48 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 47 inches of snow a year