Climate Comfort Score
58/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 50°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
E Sandwich, MA Climate
Annual temperature, rainfall, and a comfort score, sourced from NOAA NCEI's 1991–2020 normals →
- 50°F
- Avg annual temp
- 58/100
- Comfort score
- 53.0"
- Annual precip
- 183d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for E Sandwich
E Sandwich, Massachusetts averages 50°F a year and scores 58/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 38% of U.S. cities.
- 50°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 58/100
- comfort score, milder than 38% of U.S. cities
- 53.0"
- yearly precipitation total
- 183 days
- growing season, frost-free days
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
50°F (10°C)
Avg High
58°F
Avg Low
41°F
Annual Precip
53.0"
Comfort Score
58/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
50°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
53.0"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (E Sandwich) 58.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the E Sandwich area.
How E Sandwich compares to every U.S. city
E Sandwich's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
58 Top 62% higher than 38% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for E Sandwich
MethodologyZooming out from E Sandwich's own normal, the chart below shows how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has tracked the global mean since 1900 - the most recent decade sits warmer than the 30-year mean shown here.
- 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
Monthly Temperatures
Average daily high and low temperatures by month
| Month | Avg High | Avg Low | Mean | Precip | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 20°F (-6°C) | 29°F (-1°C) | 4.9" | 26.2 | 0.0 |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 22°F (-6°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | 4.0" | 23.1 | 0.0 |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 5.3" | 22.0 | 0.0 |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 4.6" | 10.6 | 0.0 |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 3.9" | 0.8 | 0.0 |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 4.1" | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 3.8" | 0.0 | 0.2 |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 62°F (16°C) | 69°F (20°C) | 3.0" | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 3.9" | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 5.3" | 2.5 | 0.0 |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 4.7" | 14.4 | 0.0 |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 5.6" | 22.6 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 4.9"
12.3 days with precipitation
February 4.0"
12.9 days with precipitation
March 5.3"
12.3 days with precipitation
April 4.6"
12.7 days with precipitation
May 3.9"
12.0 days with precipitation
June 4.1"
10.7 days with precipitation
July 3.8"
9.4 days with precipitation
August 3.0"
9.6 days with precipitation
September 3.9"
8.6 days with precipitation
October 5.3"
12.8 days with precipitation
November 4.7"
10.5 days with precipitation
December 5.6"
13.7 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 26
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 26
50% probability date
Growing Season
183 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
6,051
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
417
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What E Sandwich's climate means for you
E Sandwich runs 50°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 183 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 26 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 6,051 heating and 417 cooling degree days a year, higher means the furnace or AC runs more.
- Comparing places to live? Line this city up against nearby cities and the national rankings. See rankings
These are 30-year NOAA normals (1991–2020) - the typical year, not a forecast for any specific season.
Climate Guides
Climate Insight: E Sandwich, MA
Based on station USC00192372 feeding NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, E Sandwich, Massachusetts averages 50°F a year, ranging from a mean daily high of 58°F to a mean daily low of 41°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. Because these figures are thirty-year averages rather than any single year's readings, they describe the typical month, not a forecast for it.
Beyond temperature, E Sandwich averages 53.0 inches of precipitation annually, predominantly as rainfall - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 183 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 26 and the first fall freeze near October 26. Turning to energy use, 6,051 heating degree days and 417 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, E Sandwich scores 58/100 (Moderate), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows in the monthly tables above, summer brings July-driven heat, and winter brings January-driven cold - use that rhythm for planning. These figures are thirty-year averages rather than forecasts, so a specific year may still run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than what's shown.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in E Sandwich, MA? ▼
The average annual temperature in E Sandwich, Massachusetts is 50°F. The warmest month averages 77°F (25°C) and the coldest averages 20°F (-6°C).
How much rain does E Sandwich get? ▼
E Sandwich receives 53.0 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for E Sandwich? ▼
E Sandwich has a climate comfort score of 58/100 (Moderate), milder than 38% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in E Sandwich? ▼
E Sandwich has approximately 183 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 26 and the first fall freeze around October 26.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in E Sandwich? ▼
E Sandwich has 6,051 heating degree days and 417 cooling degree days annually, a heating-dominated climate. See our <a href="/guides/reading-weather-data/" class="underline hover:text-brand-600">guide to reading weather data</a> for what these figures mean.
Where does this E Sandwich climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00192372 near E Sandwich.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00192372. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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