Hampshire, MA County has a humid continental climate with warm and humid summers and cold and snowy winters. During the summer months, temperatures average in the mid- to high-70s Fahrenheit, while winter temperatures often dip below zero. Rainfall is spread evenly throughout the year, and snowfall usually begins in November and continues through March. Spring is generally mild with temperatures ranging from the mid-40s to the low 70s. Autumn typically brings some of the most beautiful weather of any season with clear skies and crisp temperatures ranging from the low 50s to the low 70s.
Hampshire County, Massachusetts gets 49 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Hampshire County averages 53 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 190 sunny days per year in Hampshire County. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Hampshire County gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 125 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 12
Rain: averages 49 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 53 inches of snow a year