Wareham Center, MA
Full City Profile · Massachusetts · Plymouth County County
4.0
/5.0
A
Great
2,737
Population
1,690/sq mi density
$88,424
Median Income
$46,170 per capita
$411,500
Home Value
$641,084 Zillow
$1,207
Median Rent
31.0% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$88,424 median income, 1.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$411,500 home value, $1,207/mo rent
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Wareham Center 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 51.1 inches. The area receives 37.2 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 | 50.7°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Area | 1.9 sq mi (4.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,690/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.7475°N, 70.7201°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Plymouth County County |
| Nearest Airport | New Bedford Regional (EWB) 13 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 | 30°F (-1°C) | 4.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 31°F (-0°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 4.6 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 5.0 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 5.0 in |
Wareham Center has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 30°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.6") and July the driest (3.1").