Climate Comfort Score
63/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 52°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Edgartown, MA Climate
Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 52°F
- Avg annual temp
- 63/100
- Comfort score
- 47.7"
- Annual precip
- 200d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Edgartown
Edgartown, Massachusetts averages 52°F a year and scores 63/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 47% of U.S. cities.
- 52°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 63/100
- comfort score, milder than 47% of U.S. cities
- 47.7"
- annual precipitation · 25" snow
- 200 days
- frost-free growing season
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
52°F (11°C)
Avg High
60°F
Avg Low
45°F
Annual Precip
47.7"
Annual Snow
25.3"
Comfort Score
63/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
52°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
47.7"
Plus 25.3" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Edgartown) 63.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Edgartown area.
How Edgartown compares to every U.S. city
Edgartown's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
63 Top 53% higher than 47% of 6,915 US cities
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Edgartown
MethodologyZooming out from Edgartown'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 | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 26°F (-4°C) | 33°F (0°C) | 4.1" | 8.8" | 24.3 | 0.0 |
| February | 42°F (5°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 3.6" | 8.1" | 21.4 | 0.0 |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 4.8" | 4.7" | 17.7 | 0.0 |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 4.2" | 0.3" | 4.3 | 0.0 |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 3.7" | 0.0" | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 3.4" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.2 |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 2.6" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 1.2 |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 3.7" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.5 |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 58°F (15°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 3.9" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.1 |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 4.6" | 0.0" | 1.0 | 0.0 |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 4.2" | 0.0" | 7.8 | 0.0 |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 31°F (0°C) | 38°F (4°C) | 4.8" | 3.4" | 18.7 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 4.1"
Snow: 8.8"
11.9 days with precipitation
February 3.6"
Snow: 8.1"
9.8 days with precipitation
March 4.8"
Snow: 4.7"
11.4 days with precipitation
April 4.2"
Snow: 0.3"
11.9 days with precipitation
May 3.7"
12.0 days with precipitation
June 3.4"
10.2 days with precipitation
July 2.6"
7.8 days with precipitation
August 3.7"
8.9 days with precipitation
September 3.9"
9.3 days with precipitation
October 4.6"
11.2 days with precipitation
November 4.2"
11.4 days with precipitation
December 4.8"
Snow: 3.4"
12.1 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 3
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 17
50% probability date
Growing Season
200 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
5,215
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
626
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Edgartown's climate means for you
Edgartown runs 52°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 200 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 17 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 5,215 heating and 626 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: Edgartown, MA
Edgartown, Massachusetts runs an annual average of 52°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 60°F to a mean daily low of 45°F, per NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. Drawn from station USC00192501, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Precipitation patterns matter as much as temperature for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. Edgartown receives roughly 47.7 inches of precipitation each year, with 25.3 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 200 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 17 and the first fall freeze near November 3. For energy use, 5,215 heating degree days and 626 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Edgartown scores 63/100 (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 Edgartown, MA? ▼
The average annual temperature in Edgartown, Massachusetts is 52°F. The warmest month averages 80°F (27°C) and the coldest averages 26°F (-4°C).
How much rain does Edgartown get? ▼
Edgartown receives 47.7 inches of precipitation annually, including 25.3 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Edgartown? ▼
Edgartown has a climate comfort score of 63/100 (Good), milder than 47% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Edgartown? ▼
Edgartown has approximately 200 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 17 and the first fall freeze around November 3.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Edgartown? ▼
Edgartown has 5,215 heating degree days and 626 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 Edgartown climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00192501 near Edgartown.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00192501. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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