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Weather in January

January, like December, in Essex, Massachusetts, is an icy winter month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 34.3°F (1.3°C) and an average low of 24.6°F (-4.1°C). January, having an average high-temperature of 34.3°F (1.3°C) and an average low-temperature of 24.6°F (-4.1°C), is the coldest month. Weather in January »

Weather in February

February, the last month of the winter in Essex, is also a wintry month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 25.5°F (-3.6°C) and an average high of 36°F (2.2°C). In the transition from January to February, Essex reports an average high-temperature of a still wintry 36°F (2.2°C), indicating a close resemblance to the prior month. Weather in February »

Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is still a cold month in Essex, Massachusetts, with an average temperature ranging between max 41°F (5°C) and min 31.8°F (-0.1°C). March's onset sees an average high-temperature of a still icy 41°F (5°C), exhibiting a slight fluctuation from the previous month. Weather in March »

Weather in April

April in Essex, Massachusetts, is a cool spring month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 50.9°F (10.5°C) and an average low of 40.5°F (4.7°C). April brings a temperature change, with average high-temperatures moving from March's icy 41°F (5°C) to a fresh 50.9°F (10.5°C). Weather in April »

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a refreshing month in Essex, Massachusetts, with an average temperature varying between 49.8°F (9.9°C) and 59.7°F (15.4°C). Essex's transition into May sees a mild rise in the average high-temperature, edging from a cool 50.9°F (10.5°C) in April to a refreshing 59.7°F (15.4°C). Weather in May »

Weather in June

The first month of the summer, June, is an agreeable month in Essex, Massachusetts, with an average temperature ranging between max 68°F (20°C) and min 57°F (13.9°C). The average high-temperature mildly increases in June, edging from a mild 59.7°F (15.4°C) in May to a pleasant 68°F (20°C). Weather in June »

Weather in July

July is a moderately hot summer month in Essex, Massachusetts, with an average temperature varying between 64.9°F (18.3°C) and 75.7°F (24.3°C). The temperatures reach their highest averages in July, with highs of 75.7°F (24.3°C) and lows of 64.9°F (18.3°C). Weather in July »

Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is another warm month in Essex, Massachusetts, with an average temperature varying between 64.6°F (18.1°C) and 75°F (23.9°C). The start of August marks an average high-temperature of a still warm 75°F (23.9°C), hardly distinguishable from the conditions in July. Weather in August »

Weather in September

The first month of the autumn, September, is still a pleasant month in Essex, Massachusetts, with temperature in the range of an average low of 58.6°F (14.8°C) and an average high of 69.1°F (20.6°C). As Essex enters September, the average high-temperature subtly lowers from the a warm 75°F (23.9°C) of August to an agreeable 69.1°F (20.6°C). Weather in September »

Weather in October

October, like September, is a moderate autumn month in Essex, Massachusetts, with temperature in the range of an average high of 59.2°F (15.1°C) and an average low of 49.8°F (9.9°C). The onset of October is marked by a decrease in temperature, transitioning from an agreeable 69.1°F (20.6°C) in September to a refreshing 59.2°F (15.1°C). Weather in October »

Weather in November

November, the last month of the autumn in Essex, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature varying between 48.4°F (9.1°C) and 39.4°F (4.1°C). Essex's November weather shows a moderate shift in high-temperatures, falling from October's refreshing 59.2°F (15.1°C) to a chilly 48.4°F (9.1°C). Weather in November »

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Essex, is also an icy month, with an average temperature ranging between max 39.7°F (4.3°C) and min 31.1°F (-0.5°C). December witnesses a gentle descent in average high-temperature, descending from November's frosty 48.4°F (9.1°C) to an icy 39.7°F (4.3°C). Weather in December »
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest in Essex?

January is the month that records the lowest temperatures in Essex, Massachusetts, with averages ranging from a high of 34.3°F (1.3°C) to a low of 24.6°F (-4.1°C).

What is the driest month in Essex?

January is the month with the least rainfall in Essex, Massachusetts. Rain falls for 6.4 days and accumulates 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in Essex?

In Essex, during the entire year, the rain falls for 113.7 days and collects up to 9.69" (246mm) of precipitation.

When does it snow in Essex?

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall.

How many days does it snow in Essex?

Throughout the year, in Essex, there are 23.9 snowfall days, and 3.35" (85mm) of snow is accumulated.

When is the lowest UV index in Essex?

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Essex?

The months with the least sunshine are February and December, with an average of 4.9h of sunshine.

What is the snowiest month in Essex?

March is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 4.4 days and accumulates 0.94" (24mm) of snow.

When is Daylight Saving Time (DST) in Essex?

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Essex, and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am, and the time zone reverts from EDT to EST.

When it does not snow in Essex?

May through October are months without snowfall in Essex, Massachusetts.

What is the most humid month in Essex?

June is the most humid month in Essex, Massachusetts, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

When are the longest days in Essex?

With an average of 15h and 18min of daylight, June has the longest days of the year.

What time of the year is the hottest in Essex?

In Essex, the peak temperatures are generally noted in July, averaging a high of 75.7°F (24.3°C) and a low of 64.9°F (18.3°C).

What is the wettest month in Essex?

The month with the most rainfall in Essex, Massachusetts, is July, when the rain falls for 12.8 days and typically aggregates up to 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation.

What is the month with the highest UV index in Essex?

The months with the highest UV index in Essex are July and August, with an average maximum UV index of 6.

What month has the most sunshine in Essex?

With an average of 10.8h of sunshine, August has the most sunshine of the year in Essex.

What is the least humid month in Essex?

November is the least humid month in Essex, Massachusetts, with an average relative humidity of 73%.

What is the month with the shortest days in Essex?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.

Average pressure
Essex, MA

Average pressure - Essex, MA

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.06"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

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Average wind speed
Essex, MA

Average wind speed - Essex, MA

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (13.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.8mph).

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Average rainfall
Essex, MA

Average rainfall - Essex, MA

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.1").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.59").

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Average rainfall days
Essex, MA

Average rainfall days - Essex, MA

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (12.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.4 days).

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Average snowfall
Essex, MA

Average snowfall - Essex, MA

The month with the highest snowfall is March (0.94").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days
Essex, MA

Average snowfall days - Essex, MA

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average daylight / Average sunshine
Essex, MA

Average daylight / Average sunshine - Essex, MA

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

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Average sunshine days
Essex, MA

Average sunshine days - Essex, MA

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (16 days).

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Average UV index
Essex, MA

Average UV index - Essex, MA

The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average visibility
Essex, MA

Average visibility - Essex, MA

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).

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