Best Weather & Climate Counties in Massachusetts
Average temperatures, precipitation, and extreme weather events Compare rankings across all 14 counties.
All Massachusetts Counties Ranked
| # | County | Weather & Climate Score | Overall Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dukes County, MA | 68.7 | 61.3 |
| 2 | Nantucket County, MA | 68.3 | 55.7 |
| 3 | Barnstable County, MA | 67.7 | 58 |
| 4 | Plymouth County, MA | 59.5 | 48.7 |
| 5 | Bristol County, MA | 58.7 | 45 |
| 6 | Suffolk County, MA | 56.3 | 43 |
| 7 | Norfolk County, MA | 56.1 | 51.1 |
| 8 | Berkshire County, MA | 55.4 | 44.1 |
| 9 | Worcester County, MA | 54.9 | 46.8 |
| 10 | Essex County, MA | 54.4 | 48.3 |
| 11 | Franklin County, MA | 54.2 | 46.2 |
| 12 | Hampshire County, MA | 53.9 | 49.4 |
| 13 | Middlesex County, MA | 52.8 | 50.7 |
| 14 | Hampden County, MA | 50.5 | 32.8 |
Data Source
Weather & Climate data from WeatherByCounty. See full details at WeatherByCounty. Data updated February 2026.