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Sandwich, MA
Full City Profile · Massachusetts · Barnstable County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
2,976
Population
822/sq mi density
$108,583
Median Income
$66,320 per capita
$511,000
Home Value
$668,745 Zillow
$1,729
Median Rent
22.9% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
271 sunny days/yr
200
Violent Crime/100K
485 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$108,583 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$511,000 home value, $1,729/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
200 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
60.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Sandwich experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 49.5°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 271 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 25 ft (8 m) |
| Area | 3.8 sq mi (9.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 822/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.7571°N, 70.4980°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Barnstable County County |
| Nearest Airport | New Bedford Regional (EWB) 24 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0435 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 89.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 34.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 99.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 31°F (-1°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 4.3 in |
Sandwich has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 29°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.6") and July the driest (3.1").