Climate Comfort Score
54/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 51°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Walpole, MA Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 51°F
- Avg annual temp
- 54/100
- Comfort score
- 49.6"
- Annual precip
- 170d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Walpole
Walpole, Massachusetts averages 51°F a year and scores 54/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 27% of U.S. cities.
- 51°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 54/100
- comfort score, milder than 27% of U.S. cities
- 49.6"
- annual precipitation · 56" snow
- 170 days
- frost-free days per growing season
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
51°F (10°C)
Avg High
61°F
Avg Low
41°F
Annual Precip
49.6"
Annual Snow
56.1"
Comfort Score
54/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
51°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
49.6"
Plus 56.1" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Walpole) 54.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Walpole area.
How Walpole compares to every U.S. city
Walpole'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
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Walpole
MethodologyZooming out from Walpole'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 | 37°F (3°C) | 20°F (-7°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 3.9" | 15.1" | 27.2 | 0.0 |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 21°F (-6°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.4" | 14.1" | 24.6 | 0.0 |
| March | 47°F (9°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 4.8" | 11.6" | 21.6 | 0.0 |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 4.4" | 2.5" | 8.9 | 0.1 |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 3.6" | 0.0" | 0.6 | 0.9 |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 4.3" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 2.3 |
| July | 83°F (29°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 3.6" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 5.4 |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 4.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 3.3 |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 3.7" | 0.0" | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 53°F (11°C) | 5.0" | 0.3" | 4.4 | 0.0 |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 4.1" | 1.7" | 15.4 | 0.0 |
| December | 42°F (5°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 5.0" | 10.8" | 24.5 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 3.9"
Snow: 15.1"
11.8 days with precipitation
February 3.4"
Snow: 14.1"
10.1 days with precipitation
March 4.8"
Snow: 11.6"
11.8 days with precipitation
April 4.4"
Snow: 2.5"
12.3 days with precipitation
May 3.6"
12.4 days with precipitation
June 4.3"
11.1 days with precipitation
July 3.6"
10.4 days with precipitation
August 4.0"
9.6 days with precipitation
September 3.7"
9.1 days with precipitation
October 5.0"
Snow: 0.3"
11.0 days with precipitation
November 4.1"
Snow: 1.7"
10.5 days with precipitation
December 5.0"
Snow: 10.8"
11.5 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 14
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 27
50% probability date
Growing Season
170 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
5,884
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
727
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Walpole's climate means for you
Walpole runs 51°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 170 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 27 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 5,884 heating and 727 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: Walpole, MA
The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Walpole, Massachusetts as a location with an annual average temperature of 51°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 61°F to a mean daily low of 41°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USC00198757, smooth out year-to-year variability and give a baseline expectation for typical conditions in any given month.
Beyond temperature, Walpole averages 49.6 inches of precipitation annually, with 56.1 inches typically falling as snow - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 170 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 27 and the first fall freeze near October 14. Turning to energy use, 5,884 heating degree days and 727 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Walpole scores 54/100 (Moderate), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. For planning purposes, look to the monthly tables above: shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows, summer brings July-driven heat, and deep winter brings January-driven cold. Treat every figure here as a thirty-year average rather than a forecast - individual years routinely run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Walpole, MA? ▼
The average annual temperature in Walpole, Massachusetts is 51°F. The warmest month averages 83°F (29°C) and the coldest averages 20°F (-7°C).
How much rain does Walpole get? ▼
Walpole receives 49.6 inches of precipitation annually, including 56.1 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Walpole? ▼
Walpole 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 Walpole? ▼
Walpole has approximately 170 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 27 and the first fall freeze around October 14.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Walpole? ▼
Walpole has 5,884 heating degree days and 727 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 Walpole climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00198757 near Walpole.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00198757. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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