North Scituate, MA
Full City Profile · Massachusetts · Essex County County
4.3
/5.0
A
Great
6,163
Population
1,643/sq mi density
$136,852
Median Income
$67,106 per capita
$771,000
Home Value
$980,794 Zillow
$1,613
Median Rent
37.5% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$136,852 median income, 5.6% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$771,000 home value, $1,613/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
76.1% bachelor's degree or higher
North Scituate experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.3 inches. The area receives 50.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 51.3°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Area | 3.8 sq mi (9.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,643/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.2128°N, 70.7663°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Essex County County |
| Nearest Airport | General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS) 16 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 82.0% |
| Unhealthy Days | 4 |
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 Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 95.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 34.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 95.6 / 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 4.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (-0°C) | 4.0 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 4.6 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 5.2 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 4.4 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 5.1 in |
North Scituate has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 30°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.4") and July the driest (3.6").