Sturbridge, MA has a humid continental climate, with warm and humid summers and cold winters. The average temperatures in the summer range from the mid-70s to the mid-80s Fahrenheit, while winter temperatures typically stay in the low-20s to low-30s Fahrenheit. Average rainfall throughout the year is approximately 42 inches, with most of it coming during April through October. In addition to rain, Sturbridge also experiences an average of 20 inches of snowfall each year. Despite its close proximity to Boston, Sturbridge remains relatively mild due to its inland location and elevation that are both more favorable for weather patterns than those found closer to coastal areas.
Sturbridge, Massachusetts gets 50 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Sturbridge averages 49 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 Sturbridge. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Sturbridge gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 131 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 14
Rain: averages 50 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 49 inches of snow a year