Bass Rocks, MA
Unincorporated community in Essex County, Massachusetts
Bass Rocks is a small unincorporated community in Essex County, Massachusetts. It is 2.7 miles W of Gloucester, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 01966.
Bass Rocks at a glance
- State
- Massachusetts
- County
- Essex County
- ZIP code
- 01966
- Nearest town
- Gloucester (2.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 42.6142, -70.6358
Weather in Bass Rocks now
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Bass Rocks weather by the hour
Bass Rocks weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Bass Rocks.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Bass Rocks
What is the weather usually like in Bass Rocks?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 80°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 18°F average low
- 48.0 inprecipitation per year · 1,220 mm
- 51.4 insnowfall per year · 131 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Bass Rocks: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BEVERLY, MA US (USC00190593), adjusted for the elevation of Bass Rocks.
Bass Rocks weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Bass Rocks through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:08 AM | 4:36 PM | 9 h 27 min |
| February | 6:37 AM | 5:15 PM | 10 h 38 min |
| March | 6:52 AM | 6:50 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 5:59 AM | 7:25 PM | 13 h 26 min |
| May | 5:18 AM | 7:59 PM | 14 h 40 min |
| June | 5:02 AM | 8:23 PM | 15 h 21 min |
| July | 5:16 AM | 8:20 PM | 15 h 3 min |
| August | 5:48 AM | 7:45 PM | 13 h 57 min |
| September | 6:21 AM | 6:54 PM | 12 h 32 min |
| October | 6:54 AM | 6:02 PM | 11 h 7 min |
| November | 6:32 AM | 4:21 PM | 9 h 48 min |
| December | 7:03 AM | 4:11 PM | 9 h 7 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Bass Rocks?
Bass Rocks has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 80°F (27°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 18°F (-8°C).
It gets about 48.0 inches (1,220 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is October and the driest is August. Snow is common: about 51 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Bass Rocks is June to September. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Webcams near Bass Rocks
The closest live webcam is Rockport › North-east: Harvey Park - Mount Pleasant Street, 3.2 miles N of Bass Rocks.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Bass Rocks.
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Other communities near Bass Rocks
- Rocky Neck1.3 mi SW
- Dogtown Commons2.1 mi NW
- Riverdale2.4 mi NW
- Riverview2.6 mi NW
- Riverdale Station2.7 mi NW
- Riverview Landing2.9 mi W
- Eden Square3.0 mi NE
- Stonehaven3.6 mi NE
- Annisquam3.7 mi NW
- West Gloucester3.8 mi W
- Wingaersheek4.1 mi NW
- Pigeon Cove4.1 mi N
- Rowley Shore4.5 mi N
- Magnolia4.7 mi SW
- Ocean View4.9 mi N
Questions about Bass Rocks
Where is Bass Rocks, MA?
Bass Rocks is an unincorporated community in Essex County, Massachusetts, 2.7 miles W of Gloucester.
What county is Bass Rocks in?
Bass Rocks is in Essex County, Massachusetts.
What is the ZIP code of Bass Rocks, MA?
The ZIP code for Bass Rocks is 01966.
What is the nearest town to Bass Rocks?
Gloucester, 2.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near Bass Rocks?
Yes. The closest is Rockport › North-east: Harvey Park - Mount Pleasant Street, 3.2 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Bass Rocks?
July, with an average high of 80°F (27°C).
What is the coldest month in Bass Rocks?
January, with an average low of 18°F (-8°C).
How much does it rain in Bass Rocks?
About 48.0 inches (1,220 mm) a year; the wettest month is October.
Does it snow in Bass Rocks?
Yes, about 51 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Bass Rocks?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Bass Rocks have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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