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Chatham Muni, MA Climate

Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 normals →

30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).

Chatham Muni, Massachusetts has an average annual temperature of 51°F and a climate comfort score of 67/100 (Good). Annual precipitation totals 45.2". Based on NOAA 30-year normals (1991–2020).

Avg Temperature

51°F (11°C)

Avg High

58°F

Avg Low

44°F

Annual Precip

45.2"

Comfort Score

67/100

Good

Climate Comfort Score

67/100

Good

Avg Annual Temperature

51°F

30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)

Annual Precipitation

45.2"

Liquid-equivalent total

Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Chatham Muni) 67.0%
National median (≈55)

PlainClimate composite — temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Chatham Muni area.

Warming context for Chatham Muni

Methodology

How the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Chatham Muni captures average conditions across the spread shown — the most recent decade is warmer than the 30-year mean.

Warming context — U.S. vs global, with Paris reference lines Anomaly chart from 1900 to 2024. Local series shows warming of 0.11 °C per decade versus a global rate of 0.11 °C per decade (ratio 1.00). Paris Agreement thresholds at 1.5 and 2.0 °C are dashed. -1.0°C -0.5°C +0.0°C +0.5°C +1.0°C +1.5°C +2.0°C +2.5°C Paris 1.5°C Paris 2.0°C 1900192019401960198020002020
  • United States land mean (NOAA NCEI) +0.11 °C/decade
  • Global anomaly (NASA GISTEMP) +0.11 °C/decade
  • Paris Agreement thresholds 1.5°C / 2.0°C
Sources: NOAA NCEI, NASA GISTEMP. Paris thresholds per IPCC AR6 WG1.

Monthly Temperatures

Average daily high and low temperatures by month

Month Avg High Avg Low Mean
January 39°F (4°C) 26°F (-4°C) 32°F (0°C)
February 40°F (4°C) 26°F (-3°C) 33°F (0°C)
March 44°F (7°C) 31°F (0°C) 38°F (3°C)
April 52°F (11°C) 39°F (4°C) 46°F (8°C)
May 62°F (17°C) 48°F (9°C) 55°F (13°C)
June 72°F (22°C) 57°F (14°C) 64°F (18°C)
July 79°F (26°C) 64°F (18°C) 71°F (22°C)
August 78°F (25°C) 64°F (18°C) 71°F (21°C)
September 71°F (22°C) 58°F (14°C) 64°F (18°C)
October 61°F (16°C) 47°F (9°C) 54°F (12°C)
November 52°F (11°C) 39°F (4°C) 45°F (7°C)
December 44°F (7°C) 31°F (-1°C) 37°F (3°C)

Monthly Precipitation

Average monthly rainfall

January 3.8"

14.4 days with precipitation

February 3.6"

12.6 days with precipitation

March 4.4"

12.5 days with precipitation

April 4.0"

13.7 days with precipitation

May 3.3"

12.9 days with precipitation

June 3.0"

12.5 days with precipitation

July 2.8"

11.4 days with precipitation

August 3.0"

11.4 days with precipitation

September 3.6"

12.8 days with precipitation

October 4.2"

14.2 days with precipitation

November 4.5"

12.5 days with precipitation

December 5.0"

14.2 days with precipitation

Frost Dates & Growing Season

First Fall Freeze

November 4

50% probability date

Last Spring Freeze

April 13

50% probability date

Heating & Cooling Degree Days

Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling

Heating Degree Days

5,622

Higher = more heating needed

Cooling Degree Days

512

Higher = more cooling needed

Warmest Month

July

Coldest Month

January

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Climate Guides

Climate Insight: Chatham Muni, MA

The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Chatham Muni, Massachusetts as a location with an annual average temperature of 51°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 58°F to a mean daily low of 44°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USW00094624, smooth out year-to-year variability and give a baseline expectation for typical conditions in any given month.

Precipitation patterns matter as much as temperature for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. Chatham Muni receives roughly 45.2 inches of precipitation each year, predominantly as rainfall. Growing-season length varies with elevation and microclimate, with the last spring freeze near April 13 and the first fall freeze near November 4. For energy use, 5,622 heating degree days and 512 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.

On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Chatham Muni scores 67/100 (Good), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Use the monthly tables above to plan around specific windows — shoulder seasons for mild highs and lows, peak summer for July-driven heat, or deep winter for January-driven cold. All figures here are thirty-year averages: any single year may run warmer, wetter, drier, or cooler than the normal, so treat them as planning guidance rather than forecasts.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average temperature in Chatham Muni, MA?
The average annual temperature in Chatham Muni, Massachusetts is 51°F. The warmest month averages 79°F (26°C) and the coldest averages 26°F (-4°C).
How much rain does Chatham Muni get?
Chatham Muni receives 45.2 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Chatham Muni?
Chatham Muni has a climate comfort score of 67/100 (Good). This score considers temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, and extreme weather frequency.
When is the growing season in Chatham Muni?
Growing season data is not available for Chatham Muni.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Chatham Muni?
Chatham Muni has 5,622 heating degree days and 512 cooling degree days annually. Higher heating degree days indicate greater winter energy demand, while higher cooling degree days indicate greater summer cooling needs.
Where does this Chatham Muni climate data come from?
All climate data comes from NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1, covering the 30-year period from 1991 to 2020. Data is collected from weather station USW00094624. These 30-year averages are the standard reference for typical weather conditions.

Data Sources

Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00094624. For informational purposes only.

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