Amesbury Town, MA

Full City Profile · Massachusetts · Essex County County

4.4 /5.0
A Great
17,277 Population 1,078/sq mi density
$100,599 Median Income $56,297 per capita
$475,400 Home Value $906,071 Zillow
$1,573 Median Rent 36.7% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$100,599 median income, 3.9% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$475,400 home value, $1,573/mo rent
A
Education
4.4 / 5.0
42.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Amesbury Town experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.8 inches. The area receives 61.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average50.1°F
7% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation90 ft (27 m)
Area13.7 sq mi (35.5 km²)
Population Density1,078/sq mi
Coordinates42.8513°N, 70.9558°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyEssex County County
Nearest AirportPortsmouth International At Pease (PSM)
17 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.8"
31% above US avg
Snowfall 61.9"
Wettest Month (Oct) 5.15"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.49"

Air Quality

AQI Median37.0
RatingGood
Good Days %82.0%
Unhealthy Days4

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0421 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)8.1 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)7.0 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score95.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability34.2 / 100
Community Resilience95.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively High
Hurricane Relatively High
Earthquake Relatively Moderate
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively High
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Very High
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Relatively Low
Coastal Flood Very High
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

37 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M3.8 on Jan 27, 2025.

Oct 16, 2012 5 km W of Hollis Center, Maine M4.7 86 km
Jan 27, 2025 9 km SE of York Harbor, Maine M3.8 39 km
Oct 2, 1994 6 km W of Hardwick, Massachusetts M3.7 122 km
Oct 6, 1992 1 km SW of Canterbury, New Hampshire M3.4 73 km
Jan 12, 2015 0 km NE of Wauregan, Connecticut M3.3 145 km
Oct 2, 1994 1 km NW of Hardwick, Massachusetts M3.3 117 km
Sep 26, 2010 2 km SW of Canterbury, New Hampshire M3.2 74 km
Mar 22, 1996 2 km NE of Bristol, Rhode Island M3.1 131 km
Jan 10, 1999 2 km ENE of Merrimac, Massachusetts M3.1 2 km
Jan 27, 2000 3 km WNW of Fremont, New Hampshire M3.0 25 km
Jan 10, 1999 1 km NNE of Merrimac, Massachusetts M3.0 3 km
Jul 22, 2003 72 km NNE of Provincetown, Massachusetts M3.0 104 km
Jan 8, 1998 52 km ENE of Rockport, Massachusetts M2.9 75 km
Apr 25, 2023 4 km SW of Center Sandwich, New Hampshire M2.9 112 km
Jun 7, 2010 29 km SE of York Beach, Maine M2.9 56 km
Sep 28, 2002 2 km N of Wilton, New Hampshire M2.8 63 km
Mar 23, 1992 5 km SE of Hill, New Hampshire M2.8 91 km
Mar 21, 2016 4 km ESE of Warner, New Hampshire M2.8 80 km
Mar 9, 2008 25 km SE of York Beach, Maine M2.8 52 km
Mar 9, 2020 50 km ESE of Old Orchard Beach, Maine M2.7 103 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Bob (1991, Cat 2).

Year Name Category Closest
1991 Bob Category 2 47 km
1985 Gloria Category 1 185 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

147 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 3 fatalities, 71 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 22, 1981 EF3 96 km 0
Sep 29, 1974 EF3 36 km 0
May 20, 1963 EF3 93 km 0
Jun 9, 1953 EF3 13 km 0
Jul 28, 2014 EF2 51 km 0
Jul 24, 2008 EF2 44 km 1
May 21, 2006 EF2 12 km 0
Jul 6, 1999 EF2 58 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 83 km 0
Jul 3, 1997 EF2 74 km 0
Jun 22, 1981 EF2 67 km 0
May 3, 1976 EF2 32 km 0
Jul 21, 1972 EF2 42 km 0
Jul 3, 1972 EF2 74 km 0
Jul 17, 1968 EF2 69 km 0
Nov 18, 1967 EF2 98 km 0
Oct 10, 1966 EF2 66 km 0
Aug 31, 1966 EF2 92 km 0
Aug 28, 1965 EF2 35 km 0
Jul 18, 1963 EF2 86 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.6 m (12 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2008 MAINE Avalanche 3.6 m - 146 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: THE RANGE (760 ac, 2005).

Year Name Acres Distance
2005 THE RANGE 760 69 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 3.7 in Coldest
February 29°F (-2°C) 3.6 in
March 37°F (3°C) 4.7 in
April 48°F (9°C) 4.5 in
May 58°F (14°C) 4.1 in
June 67°F (20°C) 4.3 in
July 73°F (23°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 3.5 in Driest
September 64°F (18°C) 3.9 in
October 52°F (11°C) 5.2 in Wettest
November 42°F (6°C) 4.0 in
December 33°F (0°C) 4.9 in

Amesbury Town has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 27°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.2") and August the driest (3.5").

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