Weather & Climate · Massachusetts
Best Weather Counties in Massachusetts 2026
Ranked by temperatures, precipitation, and extreme weather frequency.
Top 10 — Weather & Climate in Massachusetts
Score reflects weather & climate only — not overall county quality.
All Massachusetts Counties — Weather & Climate Rankings
14 counties ranked by weather & climate score. Overall Score shown for context.
| # | County | Weather & Climate Score | Overall Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dukes County, MA | 68 | 61.3 |
| 2 | Nantucket County, MA | 67.5 | 55.7 |
| 3 | Barnstable County, MA | 67 | 58 |
| 4 | Plymouth County, MA | 59.1 | 48.7 |
| 5 | Bristol County, MA | 58.4 | 45 |
| 6 | Suffolk County, MA | 55.9 | 43 |
| 7 | Norfolk County, MA | 55.7 | 51 |
| 8 | Berkshire County, MA | 55.1 | 44.1 |
| 9 | Worcester County, MA | 54.5 | 46.8 |
| 10 | Essex County, MA | 54.1 | 48.3 |
| 11 | Franklin County, MA | 53.9 | 46.2 |
| 12 | Hampshire County, MA | 53.6 | 49.4 |
| 13 | Middlesex County, MA | 52.4 | 50.7 |
| 14 | Hampden County, MA | 50.1 | 32.8 |