Weather & Climate in Buzzards Bay, MA

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

Buzzards Bay experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 73°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 51.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 37.2 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37. The city sits at an elevation of 47 feet.

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)
Sunny Days	271 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	47 ft (14 m)
Area	2.9 sq mi (7.6 km²)
Population Density	1,532/sq mi
Coordinates	41.7542°N, 70.6163°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Plymouth County County
Nearest Airport	New Bedford Regional (EWB) 18 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.1"

35% above US avg

Snowfall 37.2"

Wettest Month (Nov) 4.69"

Driest Month (Jul) 3.19"

Air Quality

AQI Median	37.0
Rating	Good

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)

Earthquake History

21 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	146 km	11 km
Jan 12, 2015	0 km NE of Wauregan, Connecticut	M3.3	107 km	5 km
Oct 2, 1994	1 km NW of Hardwick, Massachusetts	M3.3	148 km	10 km
Mar 22, 1996	2 km NE of Bristol, Rhode Island	M3.1	52 km	12 km
Jan 10, 1999	2 km ENE of Merrimac, Massachusetts	M3.1	124 km	2 km
Mar 12, 2002	52 km E of Chatham, Massachusetts	M3.0	108 km	1 km
Jan 27, 2000	3 km WNW of Fremont, New Hampshire	M3.0	146 km	1 km
Jan 10, 1999	1 km NNE of Merrimac, Massachusetts	M3.0	125 km	2 km
Jul 22, 2003	72 km NNE of Provincetown, Massachusetts	M3.0	120 km	10 km
Jan 8, 1998	52 km ENE of Rockport, Massachusetts	M2.9	131 km	25 km
Jun 7, 2010	29 km SE of York Beach, Maine	M2.9	143 km	10 km
Mar 9, 2008	25 km SE of York Beach, Maine	M2.8	143 km	0 km
Mar 10, 1992	2 km SW of Napeague, New York	M2.8	149 km	10 km
Oct 13, 1999	2 km E of Littleton Common, Massachusetts	M2.7	112 km	2 km
Oct 11, 1990	5 km NNE of The Pinehills, Massachusetts	M2.7	20 km	13 km
Feb 15, 2018	0 km SE of East Kingston, New Hampshire	M2.7	134 km	7 km
Jan 13, 2015	2 km E of Wauregan, Connecticut	M2.6	105 km	9 km
Apr 22, 1996	3 km NE of North Westport, Massachusetts	M2.6	38 km	5 km
Jun 7, 2002	3 km NNW of Hopedale, Massachusetts	M2.5	90 km	5 km
Jan 23, 1990	3 km NNW of Boxborough, Massachusetts	M2.5	115 km	5 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	264 km
2014	Arthur	Category 1	75 mph	189 km
1996	Edouard	Category 1	81 mph	225 km
1991	Bob	Category 2	104 mph	76 km
1985	Gloria	Category 1	86 mph	182 km

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

Tornado History

78 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 2 fatalities, 46 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Aug 18, 2023	EF2	80 km	9.1 mi	0
Jul 28, 2014	EF2	79 km	1.9 mi	0
Aug 7, 1986	EF2	69 km	4.0 mi	0
Aug 28, 1970	EF2	29 km	1.0 mi	0
Nov 18, 1967	EF2	34 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 25, 1958	EF2	92 km	1.0 mi	0
Nov 21, 1956	EF2	65 km	0.1 mi	0
Dec 18, 1951	EF2	43 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 26, 2024	EF1	70 km	8.6 mi	0
Jun 26, 2024	EF1	56 km	0.6 mi	0
Sep 13, 2023	EF1	74 km	0.2 mi	0
Sep 13, 2023	EF1	100 km	1.6 mi	0
Sep 13, 2023	EF1	88 km	0.2 mi	0
Aug 18, 2023	EF1	67 km	7.6 mi	0
Aug 18, 2023	EF1	55 km	0.4 mi	0
Aug 8, 2023	EF1	21 km	0.9 mi	0
Jul 29, 2023	EF1	58 km	0.2 mi	0
Jul 23, 2019	EF1	45 km	2.8 mi	0
Jul 23, 2019	EF1	33 km	0.3 mi	0
Jul 23, 2019	EF1	31 km	5.5 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: NOMANS AERIAL RX (546 acres, 2008).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2008	NOMANS AERIAL RX	546	58 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	30°F (-1°C)	4.1 in	Coldest
February	30°F (-1°C)	3.8 in
March	38°F (3°C)	4.2 in
April	46°F (8°C)	4.2 in
May	56°F (13°C)	3.7 in
June	65°F (18°C)	3.5 in
July	73°F (23°C)	3.2 in	Warmest, Driest
August	70°F (21°C)	3.8 in
September	63°F (17°C)	3.9 in
October	53°F (12°C)	4.0 in
November	44°F (7°C)	4.7 in	Wettest
December	35°F (2°C)	4.5 in

Buzzards Bay has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 30°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.7") and July the driest (3.2").

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