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NOAA 1991–2020 normals 49°F annual avg Public-domain federal data

Groveland, MA Climate

Annual temperature, rainfall, and a comfort score, sourced from NOAA NCEI's 1991–2020 normals →

49°F
Avg annual temp
54/100
Comfort score
49.0"
Annual precip
158d
Growing season

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

The climate verdict for Groveland

Groveland, Massachusetts averages 49°F a year and scores 54/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 27% of U.S. cities.

49°F
average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
54/100
comfort score, milder than 27% of U.S. cities
49.0"
annual precipitation · 67" snow
158 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

49°F (10°C)

Avg High

60°F

Avg Low

39°F

Annual Precip

49.0"

Annual Snow

67.1"

Comfort Score

54/100

Moderate

Climate Comfort Score

54/100

Moderate

Avg Annual Temperature

49°F

30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)

Annual Precipitation

49.0"

Plus 67.1" of snow

Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Groveland) 54.0%
National median (63)

PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Groveland area.

How Groveland compares to every U.S. city

Groveland's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities

PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals

54 Top 73% higher than 27% of 6,915 US cities

0–10: 0 US cities (0%). Below this entry. 10–20: 0 US cities (0%). Below this entry. 20–30: 58 US cities (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 439 US cities (6%). Below this entry. 40–50: 1,302 US cities (19%). Below this entry. 50–60: 1,433 US cities (21%). This entry sits in this band. 60–70: 1,357 US cities (20%). Above this entry. 70–80: 1,102 US cities (16%). Above this entry. 80–90: 778 US cities (11%). Above this entry. 90–100: 420 US cities (6%). Above this entry. This city 0 100 every U.S. city, bucketed by value

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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020

Warming context for Groveland

Methodology

How the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Groveland 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 35°F (2°C) 17°F (-8°C) 26°F (-3°C)
February 38°F (3°C) 19°F (-7°C) 29°F (-2°C)
March 46°F (8°C) 26°F (-3°C) 36°F (2°C)
April 58°F (15°C) 36°F (2°C) 47°F (8°C)
May 69°F (21°C) 46°F (8°C) 57°F (14°C)
June 78°F (25°C) 56°F (13°C) 67°F (19°C)
July 83°F (28°C) 62°F (16°C) 72°F (22°C)
August 81°F (27°C) 60°F (15°C) 71°F (21°C)
September 73°F (23°C) 52°F (11°C) 63°F (17°C)
October 62°F (17°C) 41°F (5°C) 51°F (11°C)
November 51°F (10°C) 32°F (0°C) 41°F (5°C)
December 41°F (5°C) 23°F (-5°C) 32°F (0°C)

Monthly Precipitation

Average monthly rainfall and snowfall

January 3.7"

Snow: 17.9"

12.0 days with precipitation

February 3.6"

Snow: 17.2"

10.6 days with precipitation

March 5.0"

Snow: 14.4"

11.5 days with precipitation

April 4.2"

Snow: 2.4"

10.9 days with precipitation

May 3.8"

12.5 days with precipitation

June 4.2"

11.6 days with precipitation

July 3.6"

9.5 days with precipitation

August 3.4"

9.2 days with precipitation

September 4.1"

9.0 days with precipitation

October 4.9"

Snow: 0.4"

11.0 days with precipitation

November 3.9"

Snow: 1.8"

10.6 days with precipitation

December 4.7"

Snow: 13.0"

11.7 days with precipitation

Frost Dates & Growing Season

First Fall Freeze

October 8

50% probability date

Last Spring Freeze

May 3

50% probability date

Growing Season

158 days

Heating & Cooling Degree Days

Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling

Heating Degree Days

6,323

Higher = more heating needed

Cooling Degree Days

621

Higher = more cooling needed

Warmest Month

July

Coldest Month

January

What Groveland's climate means for you

Groveland runs 49°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.

  • Gardeners get about 158 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 3 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
  • Energy bills track 6,323 heating and 621 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: Groveland, MA

In Groveland, Massachusetts, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 49°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 60°F to a mean daily low of 39°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. As thirty-year averages computed from station USC00193276, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical month.

Rainfall (and snow, where it falls) shapes day-to-day life here as much as temperature does. Groveland sees about 49.0 inches of precipitation a year, with 67.1 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 158 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 3 and the first fall freeze near October 8. On the energy side, 6,323 heating degree days and 621 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.

On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Groveland scores 54/100 (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 Groveland, MA?
The average annual temperature in Groveland, Massachusetts is 49°F. The warmest month averages 83°F (28°C) and the coldest averages 17°F (-8°C).
How much rain does Groveland get?
Groveland receives 49.0 inches of precipitation annually, including 67.1 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Groveland?
Groveland has a climate comfort score of 54/100 (Moderate), milder than 27% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Groveland?
Groveland has approximately 158 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 3 and the first fall freeze around October 8.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Groveland?
Groveland has 6,323 heating degree days and 621 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 Groveland climate data come from?
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00193276 near Groveland.

Data Sources

Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00193276. For informational purposes only.

Data sourced from official public datasets. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainClimate Editorial

Every figure on PlainClimate is rendered directly from NOAA 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals data, no number is typed in by an editor. This page draws directly on NOAA 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.