The Town Files

25 Small Towns in Massachusetts With the Mildest Winters

Ranked by january average low (°f) among 181 towns of 500–10,000 people in Massachusetts. #1 is Oak Bluffs, MA (January lows average 25.6°F).

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25 Small Towns in Massachusetts With the Mildest Winters1. Oak Bluffs262. Edgartown263. Orleans264. Eastham265. East Harwich266. Wellfleet267. Chatham258. Northwest Harwich259. South Dennis2510. Dennis Port2511. East Dennis2512. West Yarmouth2413. Yarmouth Port2414. North Westport2415. Ocean Grove2416. Tisbury2317. Falmouth2318. West Tisbury2319. Vineyard Haven2320. Nahant2321. Mattapoisett2222. Bliss Corner2223. Mattapoisett Center2224. Plymouth2225. Kingston22
  1. 25Kingston, Massachusetts

    January lows average 21.8°F

    Kingston is a community of 5,700 people in Plymouth County, Massachusetts. January lows average 21.8°F and July highs 84.0°F, with about 12 days a year at 90°F+ and 38 inches of snow.

    5,700 people · Plymouth County · median home $589,900 · income $150,886 · Jan low 22°F · 38 in snow

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    Kingston average highs and lows by month20°40°60°80°JFMAMJJASOND22°84°
    NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Plymouth-Kingston station.
  2. 24Plymouth, Massachusetts

    January lows average 21.8°F

    Plymouth is a community of 7,667 people in Plymouth County, Massachusetts. January lows average 21.8°F and July highs 84.0°F, with about 12 days a year at 90°F+ and 38 inches of snow.

    7,667 people · Plymouth County · median home $446,800 · income $81,703 · Jan low 22°F · 38 in snow

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    Plymouth average highs and lows by month20°40°60°80°JFMAMJJASOND22°84°
    NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Plymouth-Kingston station.
  3. 23Mattapoisett Center, Massachusetts

    January lows average 22.1°F

    Mattapoisett Center is a community of 3,190 people in Plymouth County, Massachusetts. January lows average 22.1°F and July highs 84.0°F, with about 13 days a year at 90°F+ and 33 inches of snow.

    3,190 people · Plymouth County · median home $651,900 · income $105,500 · Jan low 22°F · 33 in snow

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    Mattapoisett Center average highs and lows by month20°40°60°80°JFMAMJJASOND22°84°
    NOAA 1991–2020 normals, New Bedford Coop station.
  4. 22Bliss Corner, Massachusetts

    January lows average 22.1°F

    Bliss Corner is a community of 5,480 people in Bristol County, Massachusetts. January lows average 22.1°F and July highs 84.0°F, with about 13 days a year at 90°F+ and 33 inches of snow.

    5,480 people · Bristol County · median home $446,200 · income $75,420 · Jan low 22°F · 33 in snow

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    Bliss Corner average highs and lows by month20°40°60°80°JFMAMJJASOND22°84°
    NOAA 1991–2020 normals, New Bedford Coop station.
  5. 21Mattapoisett, Massachusetts

    January lows average 22.1°F

    Mattapoisett is a town of 6,508 people in Plymouth County, Massachusetts. January lows average 22.1°F and July highs 84.0°F, with about 13 days a year at 90°F+ and 33 inches of snow.

    6,508 people · Plymouth County · median home $681,600 · income $130,241 · Jan low 22°F · 33 in snow

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    Mattapoisett average highs and lows by month20°40°60°80°JFMAMJJASOND22°84°
    NOAA 1991–2020 normals, New Bedford Coop station.
  6. 20Nahant, Massachusetts

    January lows average 23.1°F

    Nahant is a community of 3,334 people in Essex County, Massachusetts. January lows average 23.1°F and July highs 82.1°F, with about 14 days a year at 90°F+ and 49 inches of snow.

    3,334 people · Essex County · median home $748,800 · income $112,762 · Jan low 23°F · 49 in snow

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    Nahant average highs and lows by month20°40°60°80°JFMAMJJASOND23°82°
    NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Boston Logan Intl Ap station.
  7. 19Vineyard Haven, Massachusetts

    January lows average 23.4°F

    Vineyard Haven is a community of 2,747 people in Dukes County, Massachusetts. January lows average 23.4°F and July highs 79.1°F, with about 2 days a year at 90°F+ and 25 inches of snow.

    2,747 people · Dukes County · median home $847,400 · income $77,665 · Jan low 23°F · 25 in snow

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    Vineyard Haven average highs and lows by month20°40°60°80°JFMAMJJASOND23°79°
    NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Vineyard Haven Ap station.
  8. 18West Tisbury, Massachusetts

    January lows average 23.4°F

    West Tisbury is a town of 3,555 people in Dukes County, Massachusetts. January lows average 23.4°F and July highs 79.1°F, with about 2 days a year at 90°F+ and 25 inches of snow.

    3,555 people · Dukes County · median home $1,302,100 · income $182,750 · Jan low 23°F · 25 in snow

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    West Tisbury average highs and lows by month20°40°60°80°JFMAMJJASOND23°79°
    NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Vineyard Haven Ap station.
  9. 17Falmouth, Massachusetts

    January lows average 23.4°F

    Falmouth is a community of 3,818 people in Barnstable County, Massachusetts. January lows average 23.4°F and July highs 79.1°F, with about 2 days a year at 90°F+ and 29 inches of snow.

    3,818 people · Barnstable County · median home $837,900 · income $68,227 · Jan low 23°F · 29 in snow

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    Falmouth average highs and lows by month20°40°60°80°JFMAMJJASOND23°79°
    NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Vineyard Haven Ap station.
  10. 16Tisbury, Massachusetts

    January lows average 23.4°F

    Tisbury is a town of 4,815 people in Dukes County, Massachusetts. January lows average 23.4°F and July highs 79.1°F, with about 2 days a year at 90°F+ and 25 inches of snow.

    4,815 people · Dukes County · median home $993,600 · income $74,113 · Jan low 23°F · 25 in snow

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    Tisbury average highs and lows by month20°40°60°80°JFMAMJJASOND23°79°
    NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Vineyard Haven Ap station.
  11. 15Ocean Grove, Massachusetts

    January lows average 23.6°F

    Ocean Grove is a community of 2,904 people in Bristol County, Massachusetts. January lows average 23.6°F and July highs 84.9°F, with about 13 days a year at 90°F+ and 38 inches of snow.

    2,904 people · Bristol County · median home $362,200 · income $118,696 · Jan low 24°F · 38 in snow

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    Ocean Grove average highs and lows by month20°40°60°80°JFMAMJJASOND24°85°
    NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Tiverton station.
  12. 14North Westport, Massachusetts

    January lows average 23.6°F

    North Westport is a community of 4,720 people in Bristol County, Massachusetts. January lows average 23.6°F and July highs 84.9°F, with about 13 days a year at 90°F+ and 38 inches of snow.

    4,720 people · Bristol County · median home $411,300 · income $87,582 · Jan low 24°F · 38 in snow

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    North Westport average highs and lows by month20°40°60°80°JFMAMJJASOND24°85°
    NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Tiverton station.
  13. 13Yarmouth Port, Massachusetts

    January lows average 24.1°F

    Yarmouth Port is a community of 5,403 people in Barnstable County, Massachusetts. January lows average 24.1°F and July highs 80.8°F, with about 2 days a year at 90°F+ and 22 inches of snow.

    5,403 people · Barnstable County · median home $604,900 · income $110,304 · Jan low 24°F · 22 in snow

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    Yarmouth Port average highs and lows by month20°40°60°80°JFMAMJJASOND24°81°
    NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Hyannis Barnstable Muni Ap station.
  14. 12West Yarmouth, Massachusetts

    January lows average 24.1°F

    West Yarmouth is a community of 6,278 people in Barnstable County, Massachusetts. January lows average 24.1°F and July highs 80.8°F, with about 2 days a year at 90°F+ and 22 inches of snow.

    6,278 people · Barnstable County · median home $494,600 · income $65,841 · Jan low 24°F · 22 in snow

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    West Yarmouth average highs and lows by month20°40°60°80°JFMAMJJASOND24°81°
    NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Hyannis Barnstable Muni Ap station.
  15. 11East Dennis, Massachusetts

    January lows average 24.6°F

    East Dennis is a community of 2,585 people in Barnstable County, Massachusetts. January lows average 24.6°F and July highs 77.6°F, with about 1 days a year at 90°F+ and 22 inches of snow.

    2,585 people · Barnstable County · median home $694,000 · income $103,654 · Jan low 25°F · 22 in snow

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    East Dennis average highs and lows by month20°40°60°80°JFMAMJJASOND25°78°
    NOAA 1991–2020 normals, W Harwich station.
  16. 10Dennis Port, Massachusetts

    January lows average 24.6°F

    Dennis Port is a community of 3,487 people in Barnstable County, Massachusetts. January lows average 24.6°F and July highs 77.6°F, with about 1 days a year at 90°F+ and 22 inches of snow.

    3,487 people · Barnstable County · median home $523,900 · income $70,094 · Jan low 25°F · 22 in snow

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    Dennis Port average highs and lows by month20°40°60°80°JFMAMJJASOND25°78°
    NOAA 1991–2020 normals, W Harwich station.
  17. 9South Dennis, Massachusetts

    January lows average 24.6°F

    South Dennis is a community of 3,899 people in Barnstable County, Massachusetts. January lows average 24.6°F and July highs 77.6°F, with about 1 days a year at 90°F+ and 22 inches of snow.

    3,899 people · Barnstable County · median home $495,700 · income $88,411 · Jan low 25°F · 22 in snow

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    South Dennis average highs and lows by month20°40°60°80°JFMAMJJASOND25°78°
    NOAA 1991–2020 normals, W Harwich station.
  18. 8Northwest Harwich, Massachusetts

    January lows average 24.6°F

    Northwest Harwich is a community of 4,296 people in Barnstable County, Massachusetts. January lows average 24.6°F and July highs 77.6°F, with about 1 days a year at 90°F+ and 25 inches of snow.

    4,296 people · Barnstable County · median home $665,100 · income $107,730 · Jan low 25°F · 25 in snow

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    Northwest Harwich average highs and lows by month20°40°60°80°JFMAMJJASOND25°78°
    NOAA 1991–2020 normals, W Harwich station.
  19. 7Chatham, Massachusetts

    January lows average 24.9°F

    Chatham is a town of 6,594 people in Barnstable County, Massachusetts. January lows average 24.9°F and July highs 75.9°F, with about 0 days a year at 90°F+ and 25 inches of snow.

    6,594 people · Barnstable County · median home $942,800 · income $85,167 · Jan low 25°F · 25 in snow

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    Chatham average highs and lows by month20°40°60°80°JFMAMJJASOND25°76°
    NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Chatham station.
  20. 6Wellfleet, Massachusetts

    January lows average 25.5°F

    Wellfleet is a town of 3,566 people in Barnstable County, Massachusetts. January lows average 25.5°F and July highs 78.7°F, with about 1 days a year at 90°F+ and 23 inches of snow.

    3,566 people · Barnstable County · median home $855,300 · income $117,938 · Jan low 26°F · 23 in snow

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    Wellfleet average highs and lows by month20°40°60°80°JFMAMJJASOND26°79°
    NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Chatham Muni Ap station.
  21. 5East Harwich, Massachusetts

    January lows average 25.5°F

    East Harwich is a community of 5,250 people in Barnstable County, Massachusetts. January lows average 25.5°F and July highs 78.7°F, with about 1 days a year at 90°F+ and 25 inches of snow.

    5,250 people · Barnstable County · median home $638,900 · income $111,508 · Jan low 26°F · 25 in snow

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    East Harwich average highs and lows by month20°40°60°80°JFMAMJJASOND26°79°
    NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Chatham Muni Ap station.
  22. 4Eastham, Massachusetts

    January lows average 25.5°F

    Eastham is a town of 5,752 people in Barnstable County, Massachusetts. January lows average 25.5°F and July highs 78.7°F, with about 1 days a year at 90°F+ and 24 inches of snow.

    5,752 people · Barnstable County · median home $732,200 · income $72,992 · Jan low 26°F · 24 in snow

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    Eastham average highs and lows by month20°40°60°80°JFMAMJJASOND26°79°
    NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Chatham Muni Ap station.
  23. 3Orleans, Massachusetts

    January lows average 25.5°F

    Orleans is a town of 6,307 people in Barnstable County, Massachusetts. January lows average 25.5°F and July highs 78.7°F, with about 1 days a year at 90°F+ and 25 inches of snow.

    6,307 people · Barnstable County · median home $957,000 · income $102,335 · Jan low 26°F · 25 in snow

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    Orleans average highs and lows by month20°40°60°80°JFMAMJJASOND26°79°
    NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Chatham Muni Ap station.
  24. 2Edgartown, Massachusetts

    January lows average 25.6°F

    Edgartown, Massachusetts
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    Edgartown is a town of 5,168 people in Dukes County, Massachusetts. January lows average 25.6°F and July highs 80.4°F, with about 2 days a year at 90°F+ and 25 inches of snow.

    5,168 people · Dukes County · median home $1,199,300 · income $125,236 · Jan low 26°F · 25 in snow

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    Edgartown average highs and lows by month20°40°60°80°JFMAMJJASOND26°80°
    NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Edgartown station.
  25. 1Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts

    January lows average 25.6°F

    Oak Bluffs is a town of 5,341 people in Dukes County, Massachusetts. January lows average 25.6°F and July highs 80.4°F, with about 2 days a year at 90°F+ and 25 inches of snow.

    5,341 people · Dukes County · median home $923,100 · income $145,196 · Jan low 26°F · 25 in snow

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    Oak Bluffs average highs and lows by month20°40°60°80°JFMAMJJASOND26°80°
    NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Edgartown station.

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Methodology. We ranked 181 towns of 500–10,000 people in Massachusetts (2020 Census population). Only towns better than 60% of their peers on this measure qualify, so lists can be shorter than 25. Sources: