The climate in Barnstable Town, MA Metro Area is mild and humid. Summers are usually warm and sunny with temperatures averaging in the mid-70s, while winters are relatively mild with temperatures usually ranging from the high 20s to low 40s. Annual rainfall averages around 44 inches, allowing for lush vegetation throughout the year. Lake and ocean breezes help to moderate temperatures during warmer months, while cold winter winds from the north keep things cool during the colder months. Despite generally mild conditions, snowfall can occur occasionally during winter months; however, it rarely accumulates for more than a few days at a time.
Barnstable Town Metro Area, Massachusetts gets 48 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Barnstable Town Metro Area averages 26 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 211 sunny days per year in Barnstable Town Metro Area. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Barnstable Town Metro Area gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 107 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 79 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 22
Rain: averages 48 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 26 inches of snow a year