Provincetown, MA
Full City Profile · Massachusetts · Essex County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
3,466
Population
1,936/sq mi density
$123,456
Median Income
$92,609 per capita
$786,900
Home Value
$1,078,207 Zillow
$1,331
Median Rent
40.1% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
369
Violent Crime/100K
2,082 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$123,456 median income, 8.5% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.1 / 5.0
$786,900 home value, $1,331/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
369 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
62.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Provincetown experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.2 inches. The area receives 37.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Temperature
32°F Jan (0°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 50.9°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 11 ft (3 m) |
| Area | 5.2 sq mi (13.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,936/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.0565°N, 70.1785°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Essex County County |
| Nearest Airport | General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS) 47 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 | 32°F (0°C) | 4.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 33°F (0°C) | 3.8 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 4.8 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 71°F (21°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 4.5 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
Provincetown has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 32°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.9") and July the driest (3.2").