Walpole, MA has a humid continental climate, with four distinct seasons. Summers are hot and humid with occasional thunderstorms and temperatures can reach into the 90s. Winters are cold, often below freezing, snow is common and temperatures can dip down to sub-zero levels. Spring and fall tend to be milder but still have some chilly weather. Precipitation is frequent throughout the year with an average of 42 inches per year. Overall, the climate in Walpole is mild and relatively comfortable for most of the year.
Walpole, Massachusetts gets 49 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Walpole averages 47 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 Walpole. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Walpole gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 122 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 17
Rain: averages 49 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 47 inches of snow a year