Howlands, MA
Unincorporated community in Plymouth County, Massachusetts
Howlands is a small unincorporated community in Plymouth County, Massachusetts. It is 2.5 miles S of Rochester, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 02770.
Howlands at a glance
- State
- Massachusetts
- County
- Plymouth County
- ZIP code
- 02770
- Nearest town
- Rochester (2.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 41.7972, -70.8458
Weather in Howlands now
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Howlands weather by the hour
Howlands weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Howlands.
This week in Howlands
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Howlands
What is the weather usually like in Howlands?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 82°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 20°F average low
- 53.4 inprecipitation per year · 1,356 mm
- 30.8 insnowfall per year · 78 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Howlands: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ROCHESTER, MA US (USC00196938), adjusted for the elevation of Howlands.
Howlands weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Howlands through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:06 AM | 4:39 PM | 9 h 32 min |
| February | 6:37 AM | 5:17 PM | 10 h 40 min |
| March | 6:53 AM | 6:51 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:01 AM | 7:25 PM | 13 h 24 min |
| May | 5:21 AM | 7:57 PM | 14 h 36 min |
| June | 5:06 AM | 8:21 PM | 15 h 15 min |
| July | 5:20 AM | 8:18 PM | 14 h 57 min |
| August | 5:50 AM | 7:45 PM | 13 h 54 min |
| September | 6:22 AM | 6:54 PM | 12 h 32 min |
| October | 6:54 AM | 6:03 PM | 11 h 9 min |
| November | 6:31 AM | 4:24 PM | 9 h 52 min |
| December | 7:02 AM | 4:15 PM | 9 h 12 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Howlands?
Howlands has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 20°F (-7°C).
It gets about 53.4 inches (1,356 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is March and the driest is July. Snow is common: about 31 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Howlands 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 Howlands
The closest live webcam is Marion › North-west: New Bedford, 10.5 miles SE of Howlands.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Howlands.
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Questions about Howlands
Where is Howlands, MA?
Howlands is an unincorporated community in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, 2.5 miles S of Rochester.
What county is Howlands in?
Howlands is in Plymouth County, Massachusetts.
What is the ZIP code of Howlands, MA?
The ZIP code for Howlands is 02770.
What is the nearest town to Howlands?
Rochester, 2.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Howlands?
Yes. The closest is Marion › North-west: New Bedford, 10.5 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Howlands?
July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C).
What is the coldest month in Howlands?
January, with an average low of 20°F (-7°C).
How much does it rain in Howlands?
About 53.4 inches (1,356 mm) a year; the wettest month is March.
Does it snow in Howlands?
Yes, about 31 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Howlands?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Howlands have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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