Townsend, MA has a humid continental climate, with hot summers and cold winters. The average high temperature in the summer is around 80 degrees Fahrenheit (27°C) while the average low temperature during winter months is around 17 degrees Fahrenheit (-8°C). The area receives approximately 42 inches of precipitation each year and experiences an average of 109 days of measurable precipitation. Snowfall usually occurs from late November through early April. Townsend is typically shielded from major storms due to its inland location, however it does experience some severe weather on occasion.
Townsend, Massachusetts gets 47 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Townsend averages 59 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 200 sunny days per year in Townsend. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Townsend gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 128 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 13
Rain: averages 47 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 59 inches of snow a year