Point Independence, MA

Unincorporated community in Plymouth County, Massachusetts

Point Independence is a small unincorporated community in Plymouth County, Massachusetts. It is 0.9 miles W of Onset, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 02558.

Point Independence at a glance

State
Massachusetts
County
Plymouth County
ZIP code
02558
Nearest town
Onset (0.9 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
41.7417, -70.6500

Weather in Point Independence now

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Point Independence weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Point Independence.

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Point Independence

What is the weather usually like in Point Independence?

Dfa
Hot-summer humid continental climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

17°34°52°69°86°39°22°Jan40°22°Feb46°28°Mar56°37°Apr66°47°May75°57°Jun81°64°Jul80°63°Aug73°55°Sep63°44°Oct53°35°Nov44°27°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

4.2"Jan3.7"Feb5.6"Mar4.6"Apr3.8"May3.7"Jun3.1"Jul3.6"Aug4.5"Sep5.0"Oct4.4"Nov5.0"Dec

Best time to visit Point Independence: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station E WAREHAM, MA US (USC00192451), adjusted for the elevation of Point Independence.

Point Independence weather month by month

January
39° 22°F
4.2 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 12.9 in of snow
February
40° 22°F
3.7 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 9.2 in of snow
March
46° 28°F
5.6 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 7.3 in of snow
April
56° 37°F
4.6 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 1.3 in of snow
May
66° 47°F
3.8 in of rain · 7 wet days
June
75° 57°F
3.7 in of rain · 6 wet days
July
81° 64°F
3.1 in of rain · 5 wet days
August
80° 63°F
3.6 in of rain · 6 wet days
September
73° 55°F
4.5 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
63° 44°F
5.0 in of rain · 7 wet days
November
53° 35°F
4.4 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.2 in of snow
December
44° 27°F
5.0 in of rain · 9 wet days❄ 6.3 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Point Independence through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:05 AM4:38 PM9 h 32 min
February6:36 AM5:17 PM10 h 41 min
March6:52 AM6:50 PM11 h 57 min
April6:00 AM7:24 PM13 h 24 min
May5:20 AM7:57 PM14 h 36 min
June5:05 AM8:20 PM15 h 14 min
July5:19 AM8:17 PM14 h 57 min
August5:49 AM7:44 PM13 h 54 min
September6:21 AM6:53 PM12 h 32 min
October6:53 AM6:02 PM11 h 9 min
November6:30 AM4:23 PM9 h 53 min
December7:01 AM4:14 PM9 h 13 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).

What is the weather like in Point Independence?

Point Independence has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 81°F (27°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 22°F (-6°C).

It gets about 51.1 inches (1,299 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is March and the driest is July. Snow is common: about 37 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Point Independence 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 Point Independence

The closest live webcam is Bourne › East: US 6: Rt6-E&W-MM52.2 - Egde Hill Rd: EAST, 4.3 miles E of Point Independence.

Bourne › East: US 6: Rt6-E&W-MM52.2 - Egde Hill Rd: EASTBourne · 4.3 mi EOn Windy
Marion › North-west: New BedfordMarion · 5.6 mi SWOn Windy
Bourne › North: US 6: Rt6-EB-MM53.2 - 0.5 mi before Rt6/6A Br. Exit: NORTHBourne · 5.7 mi NEOn Windy
Bourne › East: US 6: Rt6-EB-MM53.7 - Brigantine Passage Dr: EASTBourne · 5.8 mi NEOn Windy
Plymouth › South: RT-3A: Rt3-SB-MM2.5 - Ex 3 Herring Pond Rd: SOUTHPlymouth · 7.0 mi NEOn Windy
Plymouth › North: RT-3A: Rt3-NB-MM2.5 - Ex 3 Herring Pond Rd: NORTHPlymouth · 7.1 mi NEOn Windy
Sandwich › West: RT-130: Rt6-WB-MM59.2 - rest area before Ex59 Rt130: WESTSandwich · 8.3 mi EOn Windy
Plymouth › South: RT-3: Rt3-SB-MM7.3 - Ex 7 Clark Rd: SOUTHPlymouth · 9.5 mi NOn Windy
Plymouth › North: RT-3: Rt3-NB-MM12.8 - Ex 13 Long Pond Rd: NORTHPlymouth · 13.4 mi NOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Point Independence.

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Questions about Point Independence

Where is Point Independence, MA?

Point Independence is an unincorporated community in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, 0.9 miles W of Onset.

What county is Point Independence in?

Point Independence is in Plymouth County, Massachusetts.

What is the ZIP code of Point Independence, MA?

The ZIP code for Point Independence is 02558.

What is the nearest town to Point Independence?

Onset, 0.9 miles away.

Are there webcams near Point Independence?

Yes. The closest is Bourne › East: US 6: Rt6-E&W-MM52.2 - Egde Hill Rd: EAST, 4.3 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Point Independence?

July, with an average high of 81°F (27°C).

What is the coldest month in Point Independence?

January, with an average low of 22°F (-6°C).

How much does it rain in Point Independence?

About 51.1 inches (1,299 mm) a year; the wettest month is March.

Does it snow in Point Independence?

Yes, about 37 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Point Independence?

June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Point Independence have?

Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).

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