Climate Comfort Score
44/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 50°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
West Medway, MA Climate
Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 50°F
- Avg annual temp
- 44/100
- Comfort score
- 50.4"
- Annual precip
- 162d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for West Medway
West Medway, Massachusetts averages 50°F a year and scores 44/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 8% of U.S. cities.
- 50°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 44/100
- comfort score, milder than 8% of U.S. cities
- 50.4"
- annual precipitation · 52" snow
- 162 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
50°F (10°C)
Avg High
62°F
Avg Low
38°F
Annual Precip
50.4"
Annual Snow
51.5"
Comfort Score
44/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
50°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
50.4"
Plus 51.5" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (West Medway) 44.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the West Medway area.
How West Medway compares to every U.S. city
West Medway's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
44 Top 92% higher than 8% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for West Medway
MethodologyZooming out from West Medway'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 | 38°F (3°C) | 17°F (-9°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 4.1" | 13.5" | 28.8 | 0.0 |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 18°F (-8°C) | 29°F (-1°C) | 3.3" | 11.9" | 25.7 | 0.0 |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 4.6" | 11.0" | 25.1 | 0.0 |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 4.8" | 3.2" | 12.3 | 0.1 |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 58°F (15°C) | 3.9" | 0.0" | 1.7 | 1.1 |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 67°F (20°C) | 4.5" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 3.6 |
| July | 85°F (29°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 3.5" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 6.2 |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 3.9" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 5.4 |
| September | 76°F (25°C) | 51°F (10°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 4.2" | 0.0" | 1.0 | 0.7 |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 5.1" | 0.1" | 10.9 | 0.0 |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | 42°F (6°C) | 3.8" | 1.6" | 19.4 | 0.0 |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 33°F (1°C) | 4.7" | 10.2" | 26.8 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 4.1"
Snow: 13.5"
10.2 days with precipitation
February 3.3"
Snow: 11.9"
7.9 days with precipitation
March 4.6"
Snow: 11.0"
11.1 days with precipitation
April 4.8"
Snow: 3.2"
10.0 days with precipitation
May 3.9"
10.7 days with precipitation
June 4.5"
8.9 days with precipitation
July 3.5"
8.5 days with precipitation
August 3.9"
9.3 days with precipitation
September 4.2"
8.9 days with precipitation
October 5.1"
Snow: 0.1"
8.8 days with precipitation
November 3.8"
Snow: 1.6"
9.2 days with precipitation
December 4.7"
Snow: 10.2"
9.1 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 9
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 30
50% probability date
Growing Season
162 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
6,066
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
665
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What West Medway's climate means for you
West Medway runs 50°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 162 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 30 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 6,066 heating and 665 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: West Medway, MA
The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe West Medway, Massachusetts as a location with an annual average temperature of 50°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 62°F to a mean daily low of 38°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USC00199316, smooth out year-to-year variability and give a baseline expectation for typical conditions in any given month.
Rainfall (and snow, where it falls) shapes day-to-day life here as much as temperature does. West Medway sees about 50.4 inches of precipitation a year, with 51.5 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 162 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 30 and the first fall freeze near October 9. On the energy side, 6,066 heating degree days and 665 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, West Medway scores 44/100 (Moderate), 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 West Medway, MA? ▼
The average annual temperature in West Medway, Massachusetts is 50°F. The warmest month averages 85°F (29°C) and the coldest averages 17°F (-9°C).
How much rain does West Medway get? ▼
West Medway receives 50.4 inches of precipitation annually, including 51.5 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for West Medway? ▼
West Medway has a climate comfort score of 44/100 (Moderate), milder than 8% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in West Medway? ▼
West Medway has approximately 162 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 30 and the first fall freeze around October 9.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in West Medway? ▼
West Medway has 6,066 heating degree days and 665 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 West Medway climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00199316 near West Medway.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00199316. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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