Zip 02458 (Newton, MA) Climate

The climate in 02458 Newton, MA is typical of that in the New England region. The summers are long and humid, with temperatures ranging from the high 70s to the low 80s. Winters are cold, with temperatures often dipping below freezing for extended periods of time. The area tends to experience occasional snowfall throughout the winter months, which can sometimes last into early spring. Annual precipitation averages around 42 inches per year, with most of it falling during the April-through-September period. Overall, Newton has a moderate climate that is suitable for a variety of outdoor activities year round.

Newton (zip 02458), Massachusetts gets 47 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Newton (zip 02458) averages 49 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 Newton (zip 02458). The US average is 205 sunny days.

Newton (zip 02458) gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 130 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 19
Rain: averages 47 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 49 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for the 02458 zip code is 7.0 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in Massachusetts.

9.2 Summer - 4.9 Winter

August, June and July are the most pleasant months in the 02458 zip code, while January and February are the least comfortable months.

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Climate

YOU SHOULD KNOW

Many people confuse weather and climate but they are different. Weather is the conditions of the atmosphere over a short period of time, and climate is how the atmosphere is over long periods of time.

Weather is how the atmosphere is behaving and its effects upon life and human activities. Weather can change from minute-to-minute. Most people think of weather in terms of temperature, humidity, precipitation, cloudiness, brightness, visibility, wind, and atmospheric pressure.

Climate is the description of the long-term pattern of weather in a place. Climate can mean the average weather for a particular region and time period taken over 30 years. Climate is the average of weather over time.

July is the hottest month for the 02458 zip code with an average high temperature of 82.7°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in Massachusetts. In the 02458 zip code, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for the 02458 zip code are June, August and September.

In the 02458 zip code, there are 11.5 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is one of the hottest places in Massachusetts.

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for the 02458 zip code with an average of 18.8°. This is about average compared to other places in Massachusetts.

In the 02458 zip code, there are 121.1 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is about average compared to other places in Massachusetts.

In the 02458 zip code, there are 2.2 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in Massachusetts.

The humidity is usually comfortable in the 02458 zip code but some summer days can be muggy. July is the most humid month, though it is still relatively mild compared to many other places. The most humid months are July, August and June.

March is the wettest month in the 02458 zip code with 4.4 inches of rain, and the driest month is February with 3.4 inches. The wettest season is Winter with 26% of yearly precipitation and 23% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 46.9 inches in the 02458 zip code means that it is drier than most places in Massachusetts.

May is the rainiest month in the 02458 zip code with 12.6 days of rain, and September is the driest month with only 9.0 rainy days. There are 129.7 rainy days annually in the 02458 zip code, which is rainier than most places in Massachusetts. The rainiest season is Summer when it rains 28% of the time and the driest is Winter with only a 23% chance of a rainy day.

An annual snowfall of 48.5 inches in the 02458 zip code means that it is snowier than most places in Massachusetts. January is the snowiest month in the 02458 zip code with 14.6 inches of snow, and 6 months of the year have significant snowfall.

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Molly · Newton, MA

grocery stores

Over 18 years ago

there are 4 grocery stores, 2 within walking distance, and the other two are about a mile away. there is a stop and shop, whole foods, shaws and trader More