Dukes, MA County has a climate that is generally mild in the summer months and cold in the winter months. Temperatures during the summer months usually range between 65-75 degrees Fahrenheit with occasional spikes into the 80s. During the winter months temperatures can drop down to anywhere from 15-35 degrees Fahrenheit. The area sees an average of 44 inches of rainfall per year, most of which occurs during the late spring and early summer months. Snowfall in Dukes, MA County is variable with some years seeing over 100 inches and others seeing very little. Generally, precipitation is more frequent during the winter than in other areas due to its coastal location.
Dukes County, Massachusetts gets 48 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Dukes County averages 27 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 203 sunny days per year in Dukes County. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Dukes County gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 115 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 80 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 22
Rain: averages 48 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 27 inches of snow a year