Worcester County in Massachusetts has a humid continental climate, with cold winters and hot summers. The average winter temperature is around 24°F (-4°C) while the summer months average 68°F (20°C). Rainfall is spread throughout the year, with the most precipitation occurring during the summer months. Snowfall also varies greatly throughout the year, ranging from an average of 15 inches in December to 3 inches in July. Generally, Worcester County experiences four distinct seasons—spring, summer, fall and winter—each with its own unique weather patterns.
Worcester County, Massachusetts gets 49 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Worcester County averages 52 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 Worcester County. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Worcester County gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 126 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 49 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 52 inches of snow a year