Forestdale, MA
Full City Profile · Massachusetts · Barnstable County County
4.4
/5.0
A
Great
3,716
Population
975/sq mi density
$105,368
Median Income
$52,180 per capita
$462,500
Home Value
$629,778 Zillow
$1,790
Median Rent
29.5% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$105,368 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$462,500 home value, $1,790/mo rent
A
Education
4.1 / 5.0
38.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Forestdale experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.0 inches. The area receives 37.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 49.5°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 137 ft (42 m) |
| Area | 3.8 sq mi (9.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 975/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.6835°N, 70.5108°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Barnstable County County |
| Nearest Airport | New Bedford Regional (EWB) 23 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 94.3% |
| Unhealthy Days | 1 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0435 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 89.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 34.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 99.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 4.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 31°F (-1°C) | 4.0 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 5.3 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 4.6 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 5.3 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 4.7 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
Forestdale has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 29°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.6") and August the driest (3.0").