Barnstable (MA) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The temperature in Barnstable can vary greatly throughout the year.
The temperatures shift from warm
to cold.
It also experiences much rain/snowfall throughout the year.
Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from comfortable to chilly in Barnstable. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 27°C in July. In February, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 4°C.
At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around -5°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Barnstable has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1262 mm of rain/snowfall annually. Barnstable experiences moderate seasonal variation in rainfall, with monthly averages ranging from 138 mm in December, the wettest month, and 80 mm in August, the driest month.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Barnstable can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 10.0 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in January, with only 4.9 hours of sunlight per day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
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The best time of year to visit Barnstable in the United States of America
During the months of June, August and September you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
July has an average maximum temperature of 27°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 4°C.
December tops the wettest month list with 138 mm of rainfall.
August is the driest month with 80 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 301 hours of sunshine.
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