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For the most comfortable weather in Beacon, aim for May and September & October. May tops our comfort score at 82/100, with highs around 70°F (21°C) and 3.9 in (99 mm) of rain. April and June – August are good shoulder-season months. The toughest months are December – February, mainly because of cool days.
Highs run from 34°F to 85°F across the year, and the yearly total is about 48.4 in (1229 mm) of rain and snow.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high | 34°F1°C | 37°F3°C | 46°F8°C | 59°F15°C | 70°F21°C | 79°F26°C | 85°F30°C | 84°F29°C | 78°F25°C | 64°F18°C | 51°F11°C | 40°F4°C |
| Avg low | 19°F-7°C | 20°F-7°C | 27°F-3°C | 38°F3°C | 49°F10°C | 59°F15°C | 65°F18°C | 64°F18°C | 56°F13°C | 45°F7°C | 34°F1°C | 26°F-3°C |
| Rain/snow | 3.0 in76 mm | 3.1 in78 mm | 3.7 in94 mm | 3.9 in99 mm | 3.9 in99 mm | 4.8 in122 mm | 4.3 in109 mm | 4.7 in119 mm | 4.4 in111 mm | 4.8 in123 mm | 3.5 in89 mm | 4.3 in110 mm |
| Humidity | 89% | 87% | 83% | 79% | 79% | 79% | 74% | 73% | 74% | 79% | 83% | 88% |
| Cloud | 64% | 62% | 62% | 62% | 64% | 59% | 55% | 54% | 50% | 58% | 59% | 65% |
| Comfort | 44 | 45 | 51 | 74 | 82 | 74 | 70 | 73 | 82 | 80 | 62 | 40 |
Source: NASA POWER (public domain), 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km satellite and reanalysis grid, so coasts and valleys can differ from what's shown. The grid cell sits at about 162 m (532 ft), close to Beacon's own ~41 m. Precipitation includes snow as melted water; daylight is calculated from latitude. Check a forecast before you go.
The cold peaks here: highs of 34–40°F (1–4°C), and nights reach 19°F (-7°C). It's the driest season, with only about 10.4 in (264 mm) of rain or snow, 21% of the year's total. December – February are cold enough for snow. Comfort scores bottom out in December – February; the season averages 43/100.
Temperatures climb through the season, from 46°F highs in March to 70°F by May. About 11.5 in (292 mm) of rain or snow falls across these months, 24% of the year's total. March is cold enough for snow. May is among the best-scoring months (season average 69/100).
The warmest stretch of the year, with highs of 79–85°F (26–30°C). It's the wettest season, with about 13.8 in (350 mm) of rain, 28% of the year's total. June feels humid, with humidity near 79%. June – August score well without being the very best (season average 72/100).
Temperatures slide from 78°F highs in September to 51°F by November. About 12.7 in (323 mm) of rain falls across these months, 26% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 34°F (1°C). September & October are among the best-scoring months (season average 75/100).
By comfort score: 3 Great, 5 Good, 2 Fair and 2 Tough. Great months: May and September & October. Tap a month for its own guide.
For the most comfortable weather in Beacon, aim for May and September & October. May tops our comfort score at 82/100, with highs around 70°F (21°C) and 3.9 in (99 mm) of rain. April and June – August are good shoulder-season months. The toughest months are December – February, mainly because of cool days.
October is the wettest month, averaging about 4.8 in (123 mm) of rain. January is the driest, with about 3.0 in (76 mm). The yearly total is around 48.4 in (1229 mm).
January is the coldest, with average lows of 19°F (-7°C) and highs of 34°F (1°C). The warmest is July, with average highs of 85°F (30°C).
Yes: in June humidity averages 79% with warm temperatures, so it feels muggy. Summer highs peak around 85°F (30°C).
On average, yes: lows fall below 32°F (0°C) in December – March, bottoming out around 19°F (-7°C) in January.
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