What’s the climate like in Harvard?
The current climate of Harvard features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 29°C during the day to lows of 2°C. The average yearly temperature is around 16°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -7°C and in the warmer months around 18°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Harvard in recent years was 37°C in July 2016. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -16°C in January 2019.
On average, Harvard gets 1644 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 144 cm is snowfall. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation each year.
Best time to visit Harvard?
The best time to visit Harvard for pleasant to warm weather is April through October. There might be some rain during this period, but the temperatures are just right for exploring Harvard.
Climate Table of Harvard
The climate table of Harvard shows the average temperatures, precipitation, snow, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 2 | 3 | 8 | 15 | 21 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 24 | 18 | 10 | 6 |
| Temp. min (°C) | -7 | -7 | -2 | 4 | 10 | 15 | 19 | 18 | 13 | 7 | 0 | -3 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 156 | 139 | 104 | 171 | 124 | 132 | 143 | 133 | 143 | 111 | 142 | 146 |
| Snow (cm) | 47 | 43 | 26 | 3,2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0,1 | 2,2 | 22 |
| UV Index | 3 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 2 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 16°C
- Highest temperature: 29°C in July and August
- Lowest temperature: 2°C in January
- Precipitation*: 1644 mm per year, averaging 137 mm per month
- Snowfall: 144 cm per year
- Driest months: 104 mm in March, 111 mm in October and 124 mm in May
- Wettest months: 171 mm in April, 156 mm in January and 146 mm in December
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Harvard
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Harvard, Massachusetts. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Harvard
This graph shows how much precipitation Harvard, Massachusetts, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Harvard
This graph shows how much snow Harvard, Massachusetts, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Harvard
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Harvard, Massachusetts. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Harvard
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Harvard, Massachusetts. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Harvard
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Harvard, Massachusetts, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Harvard
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Harvard, Massachusetts, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimetres, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Harvard by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Harvard. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
