All Countries
Methuen Town, MA
Full City Profile · Massachusetts · Rockingham County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
53,043
Population
1,332/sq mi density
$103,270
Median Income
$44,678 per capita
$472,200
Home Value
$497,255 Zillow
$1,610
Median Rent
33.3% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
246 sunny days/yr
187
Violent Crime/100K
1,088 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$103,270 median income, 4.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$472,200 home value, $1,610/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
187 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Methuen Town experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 50.9°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 246 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 167 ft (51 m) |
| Area | 23.0 sq mi (59.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,332/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.7426°N, 71.1787°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Rockingham County County |
| Nearest Airport | Beverly Regional (BVY) 17 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0417 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 3.5 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.60 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.18 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 6.0 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 85.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 78.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively High |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 3.8 in | |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 56°F (14°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 62°F (16°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.8 in |
Methuen Town has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 26°F in February to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (3.2").