Weather & Climate in Smith Mills, MA

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

Smith Mills experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 275 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 45.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37. The city sits at an elevation of 143 feet.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)

Annual Average	50.4°F
	7% below US avg
January Average	30°F (-1°C)
July Average	72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days	275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	143 ft (44 m)
Area	4.7 sq mi (12.1 km²)
Population Density	957/sq mi
Coordinates	41.6467°N, 70.9984°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Dukes County County
Nearest Airport	New Bedford Regional (EWB) 3 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.9"

21% above US avg

Wettest Month (Nov) 4.61"

Driest Month (Jul) 3.31"

Air Quality

AQI Median	37.0
Rating	Good

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)

Earthquake History

19 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.7.

Oct 2, 1994	6 km W of Hardwick, Massachusetts	M3.7	131 km	10 km
Jan 12, 2015	0 km NE of Wauregan, Connecticut	M3.3	76 km	5 km
Oct 2, 1994	1 km NW of Hardwick, Massachusetts	M3.3	128 km	10 km
Mar 22, 1996	2 km NE of Bristol, Rhode Island	M3.1	21 km	12 km
Jan 10, 1999	2 km ENE of Merrimac, Massachusetts	M3.1	133 km	2 km
Mar 12, 2002	52 km E of Chatham, Massachusetts	M3.0	139 km	1 km
Jan 10, 1999	1 km NNE of Merrimac, Massachusetts	M3.0	133 km	2 km
Jul 22, 2003	72 km NNE of Provincetown, Massachusetts	M3.0	150 km	10 km
Mar 10, 1992	2 km SW of Napeague, New York	M2.8	117 km	10 km
Sep 28, 2002	2 km N of Wilton, New Hampshire	M2.8	149 km	5 km
Sep 30, 1991	0 km SSE of Bedford, New Hampshire	M2.7	150 km	4 km
Feb 15, 2018	0 km SE of East Kingston, New Hampshire	M2.7	142 km	7 km
Oct 13, 1999	2 km E of Littleton Common, Massachusetts	M2.7	107 km	2 km
Oct 11, 1990	5 km NNE of The Pinehills, Massachusetts	M2.7	48 km	13 km
Aug 14, 2014	6 km SW of Deep River Center, Connecticut	M2.7	129 km	4 km
Jan 13, 2015	2 km E of Wauregan, Connecticut	M2.6	74 km	9 km
Apr 22, 1996	3 km NE of North Westport, Massachusetts	M2.6	7 km	5 km
Jan 23, 1990	3 km NNW of Boxborough, Massachusetts	M2.5	107 km	5 km
Jun 7, 2002	3 km NNW of Hopedale, Massachusetts	M2.5	74 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	250 km
2014	Arthur	Category 1	75 mph	194 km
1996	Edouard	Category 1	81 mph	239 km
1991	Bob	Category 2	104 mph	43 km
1985	Gloria	Category 1	86 mph	152 km

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

Tornado History

105 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 2 fatalities, 65 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jun 9, 1953	EF3	86 km	28.0 mi	0
Aug 18, 2023	EF2	51 km	9.1 mi	0
Jul 28, 2014	EF2	84 km	1.9 mi	0
Aug 7, 1986	EF2	40 km	4.0 mi	0
Aug 28, 1970	EF2	10 km	1.0 mi	0
Nov 18, 1967	EF2	37 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 31, 1966	EF2	98 km	1.0 mi	0
May 20, 1963	EF2	97 km	0.3 mi	0
Oct 12, 1962	EF2	97 km	4.1 mi	0
Aug 25, 1958	EF2	98 km	1.0 mi	0
Jul 11, 1958	EF2	98 km	1.5 mi	0
Nov 21, 1956	EF2	60 km	0.1 mi	0
Dec 18, 1951	EF2	50 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 26, 2024	EF1	47 km	8.6 mi	0
Jun 26, 2024	EF1	30 km	0.6 mi	0
Sep 13, 2023	EF1	70 km	1.6 mi	0
Sep 13, 2023	EF1	61 km	0.2 mi	0
Sep 13, 2023	EF1	51 km	0.2 mi	0
Aug 18, 2023	EF1	46 km	7.6 mi	0
Aug 18, 2023	EF1	59 km	0.4 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	46 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	30°F (-1°C)	4.3 in	Coldest
February	30°F (-1°C)	3.9 in
March	38°F (3°C)	4.5 in
April	47°F (8°C)	4.3 in
May	57°F (14°C)	3.7 in
June	66°F (19°C)	3.7 in
July	72°F (22°C)	3.3 in	Warmest, Driest
August	71°F (22°C)	4.2 in
September	64°F (18°C)	3.9 in
October	53°F (12°C)	3.9 in
November	44°F (7°C)	4.6 in	Wettest
December	34°F (1°C)	4.5 in

Smith Mills has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 30°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.6") and July the driest (3.3").

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