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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is a wintry winter month in Gloucester, Massachusetts, with an average temperature ranging between min 26.1°F (-3.3°C) and max 34.9°F (1.6°C). With average high and low temperatures of 34.9°F (1.6°C) and 26.1°F (-3.3°C) respectively, January is Gloucester's coldest month. Weather in January »

Weather in February

The last month of the winter, February, is another cold month in Gloucester, Massachusetts, with an average temperature ranging between max 36.1°F (2.3°C) and min 27°F (-2.8°C). The shift to February signals an average high-temperature of a still icy 36.1°F (2.3°C), subtly varied from January's 34.9°F (1.6°C). Weather in February »

Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is also an icy month in Gloucester, Massachusetts, with an average temperature fluctuating between 32.5°F (0.3°C) and 40.5°F (4.7°C). The commencement of March records an average high-temperature of a still cold 40.5°F (4.7°C), barely varying from February's 36.1°F (2.3°C). Weather in March »

Weather in April

April in Gloucester, Massachusetts, is a frosty spring month, with an average temperature varying between 40.8°F (4.9°C) and 48.7°F (9.3°C). With the onset of April, Gloucester's average high-temperature sees a modest rise, moving from March's wintry 40.5°F (4.7°C) to a chilly 48.7°F (9.3°C). Weather in April »

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Gloucester, is a mild month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 57.7°F (14.3°C) and 49.5°F (9.7°C). Gloucester in May shows a temperature shift, moving from an average high of a chilly 48.7°F (9.3°C) in April to a moderate 57.7°F (14.3°C). Weather in May »

Weather in June

The first month of the summer, June, is a refreshing month in Gloucester, Massachusetts, with an average temperature varying between 65.8°F (18.8°C) and 57.7°F (14.3°C). The start of June is characterized by a subtle increase in the average high-temperature, transitioning from 57.7°F (14.3°C) in May to a still refreshing 65.8°F (18.8°C). Weather in June »

Weather in July

July is a pleasant summer month in Gloucester, Massachusetts, with an average temperature ranging between max 72.9°F (22.7°C) and min 64.9°F (18.3°C). The shift from June to July introduces a subtle increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a refreshing 65.8°F (18.8°C) to a pleasant 72.9°F (22.7°C). Weather in July »

Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Gloucester, is also an agreeable month, with an average temperature varying between 65.5°F (18.6°C) and 73°F (22.8°C). August stands out as Gloucester's warmest month, with temperatures ranging between an average high of 73°F (22.8°C) and a low of 65.5°F (18.6°C). Weather in August »

Weather in September

The first month of the autumn, September, is still a comfortable month in Gloucester, Massachusetts, with an average temperature varying between 59.9°F (15.5°C) and 67.3°F (19.6°C). The shift from August to September includes a minor decrease in the average high-temperature, lightly dropping from a pleasant 73°F (22.8°C) to an enjoyable 67.3°F (19.6°C). Weather in September »

Weather in October

October, like September, is a moderate autumn month in Gloucester, Massachusetts, with an average temperature varying between 50.7°F (10.4°C) and 58.3°F (14.6°C). A decrease in the average high-temperature is observed during October, shifting from an enjoyable 67.3°F (19.6°C) in September to a moderate 58.3°F (14.6°C). Weather in October »

Weather in November

November, the last month of the autumn in Gloucester, is another chilly month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 48.7°F (9.3°C) and an average low of 40.8°F (4.9°C). As October shifts into November, a slight alteration in temperatures is observed, with average highs reducing from a refreshing 58.3°F (14.6°C) to a chilly 48.7°F (9.3°C). Weather in November »

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Gloucester, Massachusetts, with an average temperature fluctuating between 40.5°F (4.7°C) and 32.5°F (0.3°C). Gloucester's progression into December involves a gentle drop in the average high-temperature, from a frosty 48.7°F (9.3°C) in November to an icy 40.5°F (4.7°C). Weather in December »

Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year?

The coldest period tends to be January, when average temperatures fluctuate between a high of 34.9°F (1.6°C) and a low of 26.1°F (-3.3°C).

How much does it rain?

Throughout the year, there are 150.9 rainfall days, and 30.75" (781mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it snow?

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall.

How many days does it snow?

In Gloucester, during the entire year, snow falls for 27.4 days and aggregates up to 9.17" (233mm) of snow.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the snowiest month?

February is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 7.3 days and accumulates 2.6" (66mm) of snow.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The months with the least sunshine are February and December, with an average of 4.8h of sunshine.

What month is the ocean coldest?

March is the month with the coldest seawater, with an average ocean temperature of 38.8°F (3.8°C).

When is Daylight Saving Time (DST)?

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Gloucester, and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am, and the time zone reverts from EDT to EST.

When it does not snow?

In Gloucester, snow does not fall in May through October.

What is the most humid month?

June is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 81%.

When are the longest days?

June has the longest days of the year, with an average of 15h and 18min of daylight.

When is the highest UV index?

July and August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index.

What are the warmest months?

In Gloucester, temperatures reach their average annual highs in August, measuring 73°F (22.8°C) and a minimum average of 65.5°F (18.6°C).

When is the ocean warmest?

The month with the warmest seawater in Gloucester is August, with an average ocean temperature of 66.4°F (19.1°C).

What month has the most sunshine?

August has the most sunshine of the year, with an average of 10.8h of sunshine.

What is the driest month?

The month with the least rainfall in Gloucester is September, when the rain falls for 11.9 days and typically collects 1.73" (44mm) of precipitation.

What is the least humid month?

With an average relative humidity of 73%, November is the least humid month.

What is the wettest month?

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 11.4 days and typically aggregates up to 3.23" (82mm) of precipitation.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.

Average temperature
Gloucester, MA

Average temperature - Gloucester, MA

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (73°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34.9°F).

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (65.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.1°F).

Average pressure
Gloucester, MA

Average pressure - Gloucester, MA

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.06"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed
Gloucester, MA

Average wind speed - Gloucester, MA

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (15.2mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (8.9mph).

Average humidity
Gloucester, MA

Average humidity - Gloucester, MA

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (73%).

Average rainfall
Gloucester, MA

Average rainfall - Gloucester, MA

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.23").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.73").

Average rainfall days
Gloucester, MA

Average rainfall days - Gloucester, MA

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.2 days).

Average snowfall
Gloucester, MA

Average snowfall - Gloucester, MA

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.6").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days
Gloucester, MA

Average snowfall days - Gloucester, MA

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average sea temperature
Gloucester, MA

Average sea temperature - Gloucester, MA

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (66.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (38.8°F).

Average daylight / Average sunshine
Gloucester, MA

Average daylight / Average sunshine - Gloucester, MA

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days
Gloucester, MA

Average sunshine days - Gloucester, MA

The months with the most sunshine days are September and November (16.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (13.1 days).

Average UV index
Gloucester, MA

Average UV index - Gloucester, MA

The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).

Average visibility
Gloucester, MA

Average visibility - Gloucester, MA

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).

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