All Countries
Woods Hole, MA
Full City Profile · Massachusetts · Dukes County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
999
Population
467/sq mi density
$72,386
Median Income
$78,349 per capita
$876,700
Home Value
$817,842 Zillow
$1,180
Median Rent
26.7% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
282 sunny days/yr
356
Violent Crime/100K
2,393 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$72,386 median income, 5.9% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$876,700 home value, $1,180/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
356 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
82.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Woods Hole experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 282 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Temperature
32°F Jan (0°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 51.7°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 282 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Area | 3.9 sq mi (10.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 467/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.5287°N, 70.6665°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Dukes County County |
| Nearest Airport | New Bedford Regional (EWB) 18 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0445 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 16.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 26.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 99.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (0°C) | 4.0 in | |
| February | 31°F (-1°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 4.2 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 4.4 in |
Woods Hole has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 31°F in February to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.6") and July the driest (3.1").