Gloucester, MA Climate


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Gloucester, MA has a moderate climate with warm summers and cold winters. The average high temperature in the summer is around 75 degrees Fahrenheit, while in the winter it can drop to as low as 25 degrees Fahrenheit. Snowfall is common during the winter months and varies significantly depending on the location in Gloucester. Precipitation is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year and can range from light rain to heavy downpours of rain or snow. In general, Gloucester has mild temperatures year-round, making it an ideal destination for visitors looking to explore New England's coastal charm.

Gloucester, Massachusetts gets 49 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Gloucester averages 44 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 Gloucester. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Gloucester gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 114 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 18
Rain: averages 49 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 44 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Gloucester is 6.9 (10=best), which means it is about average compared to other places in Massachusetts.

9.3 Summer - 4.9 Winter
August, July and June are the most pleasant months in Gloucester, while January and February are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateGloucester, MassachusettsUnited States
  49.0 in.38.1 in.
  43.6 in.27.8 in.
  113.8 days106.2 days
  201 days205 days
  79.9°85.8°
  18.1°21.7°
  6.97
  3.24.3
  56 ft.2443 ft.
Climate
YOU SHOULD KNOW

Many people confuse weather and climate but they are different. Weather is the conditions of the atmosphere over a short period of time, and climate is how the atmosphere is over long periods of time.

Weather is how the atmosphere is behaving and its effects upon life and human activities. Weather can change from minute-to-minute. Most people think of weather in terms of temperature, humidity, precipitation, cloudiness, brightness, visibility, wind, and atmospheric pressure.

Climate is the description of the long-term pattern of weather in a place. Climate can mean the average weather for a particular region and time period taken over 30 years. Climate is the average of weather over time.

July is the hottest month for Gloucester with an average high temperature of 79.9°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in Massachusetts. In Gloucester, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Gloucester are August, July and June.
In Gloucester, there are 5.0 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in Massachusetts.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Gloucester with an average of 18.1°. This is about average compared to other places in Massachusetts.
In Gloucester, there are 128.5 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is about average compared to other places in Massachusetts.
In Gloucester, there are 2.1 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in Massachusetts.
The humidity is usually comfortable in Gloucester but some summer months can be sticky or muggy. July is the most humid month, though humidity is low for most of the year. The most humid months are July, August and June.
March is the wettest month in Gloucester with 5.2 inches of rain, and the driest month is August with 3.4 inches. The wettest season is Summer with 27% of yearly precipitation and 23% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 49.0 inches in Gloucester means that it is wetter than most places in Massachusetts.
May is the rainiest month in Gloucester with 11.1 days of rain, and February is the driest month with only 7.9 rainy days. There are 113.8 rainy days annually in Gloucester, which is less rainy than most places in Massachusetts. The rainiest season is Summer when it rains 27% of the time and the driest is Winter with only a 24% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 43.6 inches in Gloucester means that it is about average compared to other places in Massachusetts. January is the snowiest month in Gloucester with 13.4 inches of snow, and 6 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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Over 16 years ago

I would first like to say that i found this web site to be incredibly informative. i moved to the States a few years ago from Australia and it is difficult to get a  More

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Over 16 years ago

We have lived here for 7 1/2 years and the natural light is incredible. Many artists have spoken on it for years and after awhile you really begin to appreciate and  More

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