Lowell, MA
Full City Profile · Massachusetts · Middlesex County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
114,799
Population
8,435/sq mi density
$76,205
Median Income
$36,138 per capita
$395,100
Home Value
$486,078 Zillow
$1,603
Median Rent
30.9% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
536
Violent Crime/100K
1,677 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$76,205 median income, 5.4% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$395,100 home value, $1,603/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
536 violent crimes/100K (41% above avg)
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
29.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Lowell experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.5 inches. The area receives 59.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 49.0°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 105 ft (32 m) |
| Area | 13.6 sq mi (35.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 8,435/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.6390°N, 71.3210°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Middlesex County County |
| Nearest Airport | Beverly Regional (BVY) 21 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 85.8% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0382 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 15.2 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 6.6 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 97.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 15.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 89.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 4.5 in |
Lowell has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 25°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.0") and February the driest (3.2").