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Edgartown, MA

Full City Profile · Massachusetts · Dukes County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
752 Population 627/sq mi density
52°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
459 Violent Crime/100K 1,376 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
459 violent crimes/100K (21% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
56.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Edgartown experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.7 inches. The area receives 25.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Temperature

33°F Jan (0°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average52.3°F
3% below US avg
January Average33°F (0°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.1 km²)
Population Density627/sq mi
Coordinates41.3899°N, 70.5197°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyDukes County County
Nearest AirportNew Bedford Regional (EWB)
30 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.7"
26% above US avg
Snowfall 25.3"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.49"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.95"

Air Quality

AQI Median37.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0445 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score16.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability26.8 / 100
Community Resilience99.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

9 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.3. Most recent: M2.6 on Jan 13, 2015.

Jan 12, 2015 0 km NE of Wauregan, Connecticut M3.3 122 km
Mar 22, 1996 2 km NE of Bristol, Rhode Island M3.1 69 km
Mar 12, 2002 52 km E of Chatham, Massachusetts M3.0 102 km
Mar 10, 1992 2 km SW of Napeague, New York M2.8 138 km
Oct 11, 1990 5 km NNE of The Pinehills, Massachusetts M2.7 61 km
Oct 13, 1999 2 km E of Littleton Common, Massachusetts M2.7 150 km
Apr 22, 1996 3 km NE of North Westport, Massachusetts M2.6 56 km
Jan 13, 2015 2 km E of Wauregan, Connecticut M2.6 120 km
Jun 7, 2002 3 km NNW of Hopedale, Massachusetts M2.5 122 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

8 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Henri (2021, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Henri Category 1 225 km
2019 Dorian Category 2 283 km
2014 Arthur Category 1 149 km
2008 Kyle Category 1 280 km
2002 Gustav Category 1 299 km
1996 Edouard Category 1 190 km
1991 Bob Category 2 73 km
1985 Gloria Category 1 198 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

51 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2. Total: 1 fatality, 32 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 18, 2023 EF2 99 km 0
Aug 7, 1986 EF2 88 km 0
Aug 28, 1970 EF2 39 km 0
Nov 18, 1967 EF2 72 km 0
Dec 18, 1951 EF2 2 km 0
Jun 26, 2024 EF1 96 km 0
Jun 26, 2024 EF1 79 km 0
Sep 13, 2023 EF1 100 km 0
Aug 18, 2023 EF1 94 km 0
Aug 18, 2023 EF1 95 km 0
Aug 8, 2023 EF1 42 km 0
Jul 29, 2023 EF1 93 km 0
Jul 23, 2019 EF1 37 km 0
Jul 23, 2019 EF1 49 km 0
Jul 23, 2019 EF1 34 km 0
Oct 23, 2018 EF1 95 km 0
Oct 23, 2018 EF1 85 km 0
Jul 23, 2008 EF1 73 km 0
Oct 18, 1990 EF1 85 km 0
Jul 10, 1989 EF1 87 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: NOMANS AERIAL RX (546 ac, 2008).

Year Name Acres Distance
2008 NOMANS AERIAL RX 546 29 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (0°C) 3.9 in
February 31°F (-0°C) 3.7 in Coldest
March 38°F (3°C) 4.0 in
April 46°F (8°C) 4.1 in
May 56°F (13°C) 3.8 in
June 64°F (18°C) 3.4 in
July 72°F (22°C) 3.0 in Warmest, Driest
August 70°F (21°C) 3.7 in
September 63°F (17°C) 3.6 in
October 54°F (12°C) 3.7 in
November 45°F (7°C) 4.5 in Wettest
December 36°F (2°C) 4.4 in

Edgartown has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 31°F in February to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.5") and July the driest (3.0").

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