Needham (MA) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The temperature in Needham 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 break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from comfortable to chilly in Needham. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 29°C in July. In February, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 3°C.
At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around -8°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Needham has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1235 mm of rain/snowfall annually. Despite minor fluctuations, Needham enjoys fairly consistent precipitation throughout the year. In December, you can expect around 128 mm of precipitation, while in September, Needham receives about 82 mm.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
Needham can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of May under a blue sky, with approximately 10.0 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 4.7 hours of sunlight per day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average water temperature
The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 4°C in February to 20°C in August.
Water temperature over the year
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Needham.
The city experiences its highest humidity in August, reaching 72%. In February, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 62%. Explore our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The mean wind speed over the year ranges from 5 m/s in June, July, August and September to 7 m/s in January, February, March and December.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
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6 m/s
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2 m/s
The best time of year to visit Needham in the United States of America
During the months of May, June 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 29°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 3°C.
December tops the wettest month list with 128 mm of rainfall.
September is the driest month with 82 mm of precipitation.
May is the sunniest month with an average of 301 hours of sunshine.
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