Weather & Climate in West Wareham, MA

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

West Wareham 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 51 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	51 ft (16 m)
Area	3.8 sq mi (9.8 km²)
Population Density	744/sq mi
Coordinates	41.7917°N, 70.7579°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Plymouth County County
Nearest Airport	New Bedford Regional (EWB) 13 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.1"

35% above US avg

Snowfall 37.2"

Wettest Month (Nov) 4.69"

Driest Month (Jul) 3.31"

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

24 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	143 km	11 km
Oct 2, 1994	6 km W of Hardwick, Massachusetts	M3.7	140 km	10 km
Jan 12, 2015	0 km NE of Wauregan, Connecticut	M3.3	95 km	5 km
Oct 2, 1994	1 km NW of Hardwick, Massachusetts	M3.3	136 km	10 km
Mar 22, 1996	2 km NE of Bristol, Rhode Island	M3.1	42 km	12 km
Jan 10, 1999	2 km ENE of Merrimac, Massachusetts	M3.1	118 km	2 km
Mar 12, 2002	52 km E of Chatham, Massachusetts	M3.0	120 km	1 km
Jan 27, 2000	3 km WNW of Fremont, New Hampshire	M3.0	139 km	1 km
Jan 10, 1999	1 km NNE of Merrimac, Massachusetts	M3.0	118 km	2 km
Jul 22, 2003	72 km NNE of Provincetown, Massachusetts	M3.0	125 km	10 km
Jan 8, 1998	52 km ENE of Rockport, Massachusetts	M2.9	132 km	25 km
Jun 7, 2010	29 km SE of York Beach, Maine	M2.9	141 km	10 km
Mar 9, 2008	25 km SE of York Beach, Maine	M2.8	141 km	0 km
Sep 28, 2002	2 km N of Wilton, New Hampshire	M2.8	144 km	5 km
Mar 10, 1992	2 km SW of Napeague, New York	M2.8	142 km	10 km
Oct 11, 1990	5 km NNE of The Pinehills, Massachusetts	M2.7	22 km	13 km
Oct 13, 1999	2 km E of Littleton Common, Massachusetts	M2.7	101 km	2 km
Feb 15, 2018	0 km SE of East Kingston, New Hampshire	M2.7	127 km	7 km
Sep 30, 1991	0 km SSE of Bedford, New Hampshire	M2.7	142 km	4 km
Jan 13, 2015	2 km E of Wauregan, Connecticut	M2.6	93 km	9 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	267 km
2014	Arthur	Category 1	75 mph	198 km
1996	Edouard	Category 1	81 mph	236 km
1991	Bob	Category 2	104 mph	69 km
1985	Gloria	Category 1	86 mph	170 km

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

Tornado History

95 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 2 fatalities, 66 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Sep 29, 1974	EF3	98 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 9, 1953	EF3	94 km	28.0 mi	0
Aug 18, 2023	EF2	68 km	9.1 mi	0
Jul 28, 2014	EF2	71 km	1.9 mi	0
Aug 7, 1986	EF2	57 km	4.0 mi	0
Aug 28, 1970	EF2	24 km	1.0 mi	0
Nov 18, 1967	EF2	23 km	0.1 mi	0
May 20, 1963	EF2	97 km	0.3 mi	0
Aug 25, 1958	EF2	85 km	1.0 mi	0
Jul 11, 1958	EF2	91 km	1.5 mi	0
Nov 21, 1956	EF2	54 km	0.1 mi	0
Dec 18, 1951	EF2	51 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 26, 2024	EF1	58 km	8.6 mi	0
Jun 26, 2024	EF1	44 km	0.6 mi	0
Sep 13, 2023	EF1	88 km	1.6 mi	0
Sep 13, 2023	EF1	76 km	0.2 mi	0
Sep 13, 2023	EF1	62 km	0.2 mi	0
Aug 18, 2023	EF1	46 km	0.4 mi	0
Aug 18, 2023	EF1	54 km	7.6 mi	0
Aug 8, 2023	EF1	14 km	0.9 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	60 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	30°F (-1°C)	4.3 in
February	30°F (-1°C)	3.9 in	Coldest
March	38°F (3°C)	4.4 in
April	46°F (8°C)	4.3 in
May	57°F (14°C)	3.7 in
June	66°F (19°C)	3.6 in
July	73°F (23°C)	3.3 in	Warmest, Driest
August	70°F (21°C)	4.1 in
September	63°F (17°C)	4.1 in
October	53°F (11°C)	4.0 in
November	44°F (7°C)	4.7 in	Wettest
December	34°F (1°C)	4.6 in

West Wareham has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 30°F in February to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.7") and July the driest (3.3").

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