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Plymouth, MA
Full City Profile · Massachusetts · Plymouth County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
7,852
Population
3,505/sq mi density
$72,639
Median Income
$54,411 per capita
$426,000
Home Value
$628,204 Zillow
$1,701
Median Rent
35.8% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
271 sunny days/yr
327
Violent Crime/100K
976 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$72,639 median income, 4.1% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$426,000 home value, $1,701/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
327 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.1 / 5.0
38.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Plymouth experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.8 inches. The area receives 37.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-0°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 52.5°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 271 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 35 ft (11 m) |
| Area | 3.9 sq mi (10.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,505/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.9583°N, 70.6638°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Plymouth County County |
| Nearest Airport | New Bedford Regional (EWB) 25 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 87.2% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0439 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 6.9 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 90.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 12.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 98.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-0°C) | 4.3 in | |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 4.4 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 53°F (11°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 4.5 in |
Plymouth has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 30°F in February to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.7") and July the driest (3.2").