Worcester, MA has a humid continental climate with four distinct seasons. Summers are hot and humid, with temperatures often reaching into the mid-80s Fahrenheit (30s Celsius), while winters are cold, with temperatures typically dipping below freezing. Spring and fall bring moderate temperatures and precipitation. The area receives an average of around 45 inches of rain per year and some snowfall during the winter months.
Worcester, Massachusetts gets 48 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Worcester averages 51 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 197 sunny days per year in Worcester. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Worcester gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 130 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 80 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 14
Rain: averages 48 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 51 inches of snow a year