South Hamilton, MA
Unincorporated community in Essex County, Massachusetts
South Hamilton is a small unincorporated community in Essex County, Massachusetts. It is 0.5 miles SW of Wenham, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 01984.
South Hamilton at a glance
- State
- Massachusetts
- County
- Essex County
- ZIP code
- 01984
- Nearest town
- Wenham (0.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 42.6069, -70.8792
Weather in South Hamilton now
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South Hamilton weather by the hour
South Hamilton weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of South Hamilton.
This week in South Hamilton
Sunrise, sunset and moon in South Hamilton
What is the weather usually like in South Hamilton?
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 South Hamilton: 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 South Hamilton.
South Hamilton weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in South Hamilton through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:08 AM | 4:37 PM | 9 h 28 min |
| February | 6:38 AM | 5:16 PM | 10 h 38 min |
| March | 6:53 AM | 6:51 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:00 AM | 7:26 PM | 13 h 26 min |
| May | 5:19 AM | 8:00 PM | 14 h 40 min |
| June | 5:03 AM | 8:24 PM | 15 h 21 min |
| July | 5:17 AM | 8:21 PM | 15 h 3 min |
| August | 5:49 AM | 7:46 PM | 13 h 57 min |
| September | 6:22 AM | 6:55 PM | 12 h 32 min |
| October | 6:55 AM | 6:02 PM | 11 h 7 min |
| November | 6:33 AM | 4:22 PM | 9 h 48 min |
| December | 7:04 AM | 4:12 PM | 9 h 7 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in South Hamilton?
South Hamilton 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 South Hamilton 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 South Hamilton
The closest live webcam is Marblehead: BYC Oceanfront, 7.4 miles S of South Hamilton.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from South Hamilton.
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Questions about South Hamilton
Where is South Hamilton, MA?
South Hamilton is an unincorporated community in Essex County, Massachusetts, 0.5 miles SW of Wenham.
What county is South Hamilton in?
South Hamilton is in Essex County, Massachusetts.
What is the ZIP code of South Hamilton, MA?
The ZIP code for South Hamilton is 01984.
What is the nearest town to South Hamilton?
Wenham, 0.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near South Hamilton?
Yes. The closest is Marblehead: BYC Oceanfront, 7.4 miles away.
What is the hottest month in South Hamilton?
July, with an average high of 80°F (27°C).
What is the coldest month in South Hamilton?
January, with an average low of 18°F (-8°C).
How much does it rain in South Hamilton?
About 48.0 inches (1,220 mm) a year; the wettest month is October.
Does it snow in South Hamilton?
Yes, about 51 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit South Hamilton?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does South Hamilton have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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