Weather & Climate in Attleboro, MA

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Attleboro experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 52.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 49.5 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37. The city sits at an elevation of 157 feet.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)

Annual Average	49.5°F
	8% below US avg
January Average	27°F (-3°C)
July Average	72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days	271 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	157 ft (48 m)
Area	27.8 sq mi (71.9 km²)
Population Density	1,736/sq mi
Coordinates	41.9317°N, 71.2945°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Providence County County
Nearest Airport	Rhode Island Tf Green International (PVD) 16 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.3"

38% above US avg

Snowfall 49.5"

Wettest Month (Nov) 4.53"

Driest Month (Jul) 3.46"

Air Quality

AQI Median	37.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	93.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability	53.0 / 100
Community Resilience	64.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Moderate
Hurricane	Relatively Moderate
Earthquake	Relatively Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Relatively High
Hail	Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind	Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave	Relatively High
Winter Weather	Relatively Low
Lightning	Relatively High
Ice Storm	Relatively High
Drought	Relatively Low
Cold Wave	Relatively High
Landslide	Relatively Low
Coastal Flood	Relatively Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

25 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.8.

Jan 27, 2025	9 km SE of York Harbor, Maine	M3.8	139 km	11 km
Oct 2, 1994	6 km W of Hardwick, Massachusetts	M3.7	93 km	10 km
Jan 12, 2015	0 km NE of Wauregan, Connecticut	M3.3	54 km	5 km
Oct 2, 1994	1 km NW of Hardwick, Massachusetts	M3.3	90 km	10 km
Jun 16, 2000	5 km NE of Granville, Massachusetts	M3.3	127 km	10 km
Mar 22, 1996	2 km NE of Bristol, Rhode Island	M3.1	27 km	12 km
Jan 10, 1999	2 km ENE of Merrimac, Massachusetts	M3.1	104 km	2 km
Jan 27, 2000	3 km WNW of Fremont, New Hampshire	M3.0	119 km	1 km
Jan 10, 1999	1 km NNE of Merrimac, Massachusetts	M3.0	104 km	2 km
Jul 22, 2003	72 km NNE of Provincetown, Massachusetts	M3.0	149 km	10 km
Jun 7, 2010	29 km SE of York Beach, Maine	M2.9	146 km	10 km
Jan 8, 1998	52 km ENE of Rockport, Massachusetts	M2.9	145 km	25 km
Mar 9, 2008	25 km SE of York Beach, Maine	M2.8	143 km	0 km
Sep 28, 2002	2 km N of Wilton, New Hampshire	M2.8	110 km	5 km
Mar 10, 1992	2 km SW of Napeague, New York	M2.8	124 km	10 km
Oct 11, 1990	5 km NNE of The Pinehills, Massachusetts	M2.7	60 km	13 km
Oct 13, 1999	2 km E of Littleton Common, Massachusetts	M2.7	70 km	2 km
Feb 15, 2018	0 km SE of East Kingston, New Hampshire	M2.7	112 km	7 km
Sep 30, 1991	0 km SSE of Bedford, New Hampshire	M2.7	114 km	4 km
Aug 14, 2014	6 km SW of Deep River Center, Connecticut	M2.7	119 km	4 km

Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

5 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 2.

Year	Name	Category	Max Wind	Closest
2021	Henri	Category 1	75 mph	283 km
2014	Arthur	Category 1	75 mph	234 km
1996	Edouard	Category 1	81 mph	278 km
1991	Bob	Category 2	104 mph	60 km
1985	Gloria	Category 1	86 mph	125 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).

Tornado History

176 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 99 fatalities, 1,324 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jun 9, 1953	EF4	94 km	34.9 mi	94
Jun 22, 1981	EF3	88 km	7.1 mi	0
Sep 29, 1974	EF3	75 km	0.1 mi	0
Oct 3, 1970	EF3	85 km	35.4 mi	1
May 10, 1954	EF3	97 km	0.3 mi	0
Jun 9, 1953	EF3	47 km	28.0 mi	0
Aug 18, 2023	EF2	28 km	9.1 mi	0
Jul 28, 2014	EF2	57 km	1.9 mi	0
Aug 7, 1986	EF2	22 km	4.0 mi	0
Aug 10, 1979	EF2	81 km	9.7 mi	2
Aug 9, 1972	EF2	97 km	9.7 mi	0
Jul 21, 1972	EF2	84 km	7.6 mi	0
Aug 28, 1970	EF2	49 km	1.0 mi	0
Nov 18, 1967	EF2	33 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 31, 1966	EF2	58 km	1.0 mi	0
Aug 28, 1965	EF2	86 km	2.0 mi	0
Aug 19, 1965	EF2	97 km	6.6 mi	0
May 20, 1963	EF2	62 km	1.5 mi	0
May 20, 1963	EF2	58 km	0.3 mi	0
May 20, 1963	EF2	85 km	3.8 mi	0

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).

Wildfire History

2 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: THE RANGE (760 acres, 2005).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2005	THE RANGE	760	70 km
2008	NOMANS AERIAL RX	546	85 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	27°F (-3°C)	4.1 in	Coldest
February	29°F (-2°C)	3.7 in
March	37°F (3°C)	4.3 in
April	47°F (8°C)	4.1 in
May	57°F (14°C)	3.7 in
June	66°F (19°C)	3.5 in
July	72°F (22°C)	3.5 in	Warmest, Driest
August	71°F (22°C)	4.0 in
September	63°F (17°C)	3.8 in
October	52°F (11°C)	3.9 in
November	43°F (6°C)	4.5 in	Wettest
December	33°F (0°C)	4.3 in

Attleboro has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 27°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.5") and July the driest (3.5").

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