Northfield, MA has a humid continental climate with warm and humid summers and cold, snowy winters. On average, temperatures range from 40-80 degrees Fahrenheit throughout the year. The area gets around 45 inches of precipitation a year, with most of it occurring between April and September. Snowfall can be heavy in Northfield during winter months, usually reaching an average of 48 inches. During spring and summer months, the area experiences moderate levels of humidity as well as thunderstorms.
Northfield, Massachusetts gets 47 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Northfield averages 52 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 192 sunny days per year in Northfield. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Northfield 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 83 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 12
Rain: averages 47 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 52 inches of snow a year