Quincy (MA) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The temperature in Quincy can vary greatly throughout the year.
The temperatures shift from warm
to cold.
It also has a notably wet climate with much precipitation.
Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from comfortable to chilly in Quincy. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 29°C in July, the warmest time of the year, to a chilly 3°C during cooler months like February.
At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around -6°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Quincy has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1292 mm of rain/snowfall annually. While snow/rainfall varies throughout the year, each season offers its own charm. December brings wetter days averaging 137 mm of precipitation, spread over 13 snowy/rainy days. In contrast, September experiences a drier climate, with about 78 mm of rainfall spread across 9 rainy days.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
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Quincy. While May receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 10.0 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce 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 Quincy.
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 average wind speed over the year ranges from 5 m/s to 7 m/s. It is lower in June, July, August and September and higher in January, February, March and December.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
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The best time of year to visit Quincy 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 137 mm of rainfall.
September is the driest month with 78 mm of precipitation.
May is the sunniest month with an average of 301 hours of sunshine.
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