Zip 02379 (West Bridgewater, MA) Climate

The climate in 02379 West Bridgewater, MA is generally mild, with all four seasons distinct. Summers are usually warm and humid, while winters can be cold and snowy. The spring brings mild temperatures with occasional showers, while the fall offers cool days with lower humidity. Average annual precipitation in this area is around forty inches, while snowfall can range from just a few inches to more than fifty inches during particularly harsh winters. This area receives plenty of sunshine throughout the year, providing a pleasant environment for outdoor activities.

West Bridgewater (zip 02379), Massachusetts gets 51 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

West Bridgewater (zip 02379) averages 39 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 West Bridgewater (zip 02379). The US average is 205 sunny days.

West Bridgewater (zip 02379) gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 118 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 17
Rain: averages 51 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 39 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

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

9.1 Summer - 5 Winter

August, July and June are the most pleasant months in West Bridgewater, 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 West Bridgewater with an average high temperature of 82.5°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in Massachusetts. In West Bridgewater, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for West Bridgewater are June, August and July.

In West Bridgewater, there are 7.1 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is about average compared to other places in Massachusetts.

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for West Bridgewater with an average of 16.5°. This is colder than most places in Massachusetts.

In West Bridgewater, there are 141.5 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in Massachusetts.

In West Bridgewater, there are 3.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in Massachusetts.

The humidity is usually comfortable in West Bridgewater 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 West Bridgewater with 5.1 inches of rain, and the driest month is February with 3.7 inches. The wettest season is Summer with 27% of yearly precipitation and 23% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 50.7 inches in West Bridgewater means that it is one of the wettest places in Massachusetts.

May is the rainiest month in West Bridgewater with 11.4 days of rain, and September is the driest month with only 8.6 rainy days. There are 117.9 rainy days annually in West Bridgewater, which is less rainy 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 24% chance of a rainy day.

An annual snowfall of 39.0 inches in West Bridgewater means that it is less snowy than most places in Massachusetts. January is the snowiest month in West Bridgewater with 11.4 inches of snow, and 6 months of the year have significant snowfall.

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