Barnstable weather in March
In March, Barnstable sees average daytime highs of 41°F and overnight lows near 34°F, with 4.8 in of precipitation across 11.2 wet days and about 11.7 hours of daylight. It is the 10th-warmest and 2nd-wettest month of the year here.
Highs climb over the month, from about 39°F in the first days to 43°F by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 27% of the time in March, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 10 h 54 min at the start of March to 12 h 24 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, March is Barnstable's 10th-clearest and 4th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Barnstable's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 41°
- 10th warmest
- Overnight low
- 34°
- 3rd coldest
- Precipitation
- 4.8 in
- 11.2 wet days
- Daylight
- 11 h 42 min
- 6:01 AM – 5:40 PM
- Cloud cover
- 63%
- 10th clearest
- Wind
- 16 mph
- 4th windiest
- Solar energy
- 3.99 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 0.1
- out of 10
Barnstable is town in Massachusetts, United States.
- Density
- 241/km²
- people per km²
- Founded
- 1637
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in March
Highs climb over the month, from about 39°F in the first days to 43°F by the end.
A typical March day in Barnstable reaches about 41°F in the afternoon and slips back to 34°F overnight — a 6°F spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 34°F and 48°F. Set against its neighbours, March runs about 3°F warmer than February and about 7°F cooler than April.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°F) | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 44 |
| Avg low (°F) | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 38 | 38 | 38 |
| Avg high (°F) | Avg low (°F) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 39 | 32 |
| 2 | 39 | 32 |
| 3 | 39 | 32 |
| 4 | 39 | 32 |
| 5 | 39 | 32 |
| 6 | 39 | 32 |
| 7 | 39 | 33 |
| 8 | 40 | 33 |
| 9 | 40 | 33 |
| 10 | 40 | 33 |
| 11 | 40 | 33 |
| 12 | 40 | 33 |
| 13 | 40 | 33 |
| 14 | 40 | 34 |
| 15 | 40 | 34 |
| 16 | 40 | 34 |
| 17 | 40 | 34 |
| 18 | 41 | 35 |
| 19 | 41 | 35 |
| 20 | 41 | 35 |
| 21 | 41 | 35 |
| 22 | 41 | 35 |
| 23 | 42 | 36 |
| 24 | 42 | 36 |
| 25 | 42 | 36 |
| 26 | 42 | 37 |
| 27 | 43 | 37 |
| 28 | 43 | 37 |
| 29 | 43 | 38 |
| 30 | 43 | 38 |
| 31 | 44 | 38 |
How March really feels in Barnstable
Once humidity and wind are folded in, March averages 0 days that feel above 90°F and 31 that feel at or below 32°F — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in March is cold — wind chill drags the overnight "feels like" below the raw low.
Barnstable weather by month
How March compares with the rest of the year at a glance. March is the 10th-warmest and 2nd-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°F) | Rainfall (inches) | Wet days | Snow days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38° / 30° | 4.3 | 11.2 | 4.7 | 9.3 | 0.0 |
| Feb | 38° / 30° | 3.8 | 10 | 4.7 | 10.3 | 0.0 |
| Mar | 41° / 34° | 4.8 | 11.2 | 3.7 | 11.7 | 0.1 |
| Apr | 47° / 42° | 4.3 | 11.3 | 0.6 | 13.1 | 1.5 |
| May | 55° / 50° | 3.6 | 10.3 | 0 | 14.3 | 3.5 |
| Jun | 64° / 60° | 3.2 | 8.2 | 0 | 15 | 5.9 |
| Jul | 71° / 67° | 2.5 | 7.7 | 0 | 14.7 | 7.0 |
| Aug | 71° / 67° | 3.1 | 7.8 | 0 | 13.7 | 7.1 |
| Sep | 66° / 62° | 4.0 | 8.3 | 0 | 12.3 | 6.5 |
| Oct | 59° / 54° | 4.8 | 10.1 | 0 | 10.9 | 4.6 |
| Nov | 51° / 44° | 4.4 | 10 | 0.3 | 9.6 | 2.4 |
| Dec | 43° / 36° | 5.1 | 12 | 2.8 | 9 | 0.6 |
Cloud cover in March
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 27% of the time in March.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 15% of March, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 58%.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 42 | 43 | 42 | 41 | 41 | 42 | 42 | 42 |
| Cloudier (%) | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 58 | 57 | 58 | 59 | 59 | 58 | 58 | 58 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 43 | 57 |
| 2 | 43 | 57 |
| 3 | 43 | 57 |
| 4 | 43 | 57 |
| 5 | 43 | 57 |
| 6 | 43 | 57 |
| 7 | 43 | 57 |
| 8 | 42 | 58 |
| 9 | 42 | 58 |
| 10 | 42 | 58 |
| 11 | 43 | 57 |
| 12 | 43 | 57 |
| 13 | 43 | 57 |
| 14 | 43 | 57 |
| 15 | 43 | 57 |
| 16 | 43 | 57 |
| 17 | 43 | 57 |
| 18 | 43 | 57 |
| 19 | 43 | 57 |
| 20 | 43 | 57 |
| 21 | 43 | 57 |
| 22 | 43 | 57 |
| 23 | 43 | 57 |
| 24 | 42 | 58 |
| 25 | 43 | 57 |
| 26 | 42 | 58 |
| 27 | 41 | 59 |
| 28 | 41 | 59 |
| 29 | 42 | 58 |
| 30 | 42 | 58 |
| 31 | 42 | 58 |
Chance of precipitation in March
Barnstable gets around 4.8 in of rain and snow over 11.2 wet days in March. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable precipitation averages around 36% and peaks near 40% on the wettest days, and about 4 days bring snow.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 38 | 38 | 38 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 36 | 36 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 36 | 37 | 37 | 38 | 39 | 39 | 40 | 40 | 40 |
| Snow chance (%) | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 |
| Rain chance (%) | Snow chance (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 38 | 16 |
| 2 | 38 | 16 |
| 3 | 38 | 16 |
| 4 | 37 | 16 |
| 5 | 37 | 16 |
| 6 | 37 | 16 |
| 7 | 37 | 15 |
| 8 | 36 | 15 |
| 9 | 36 | 15 |
| 10 | 35 | 14 |
| 11 | 35 | 14 |
| 12 | 35 | 13 |
| 13 | 34 | 13 |
| 14 | 34 | 13 |
| 15 | 34 | 12 |
| 16 | 34 | 12 |
| 17 | 34 | 12 |
| 18 | 34 | 11 |
| 19 | 34 | 11 |
| 20 | 34 | 10 |
| 21 | 35 | 10 |
| 22 | 35 | 10 |
| 23 | 36 | 9 |
| 24 | 37 | 9 |
| 25 | 37 | 8 |
| 26 | 38 | 8 |
| 27 | 39 | 7 |
| 28 | 39 | 7 |
| 29 | 40 | 6 |
| 30 | 40 | 6 |
| 31 | 40 | 5 |
Humidity in March
Most of March feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, March lands in the dry band about 100% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Dry (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 100 |
| 2 | 100 |
| 3 | 100 |
| 4 | 100 |
| 5 | 100 |
| 6 | 100 |
| 7 | 100 |
| 8 | 100 |
| 9 | 100 |
| 10 | 100 |
| 11 | 100 |
| 12 | 100 |
| 13 | 100 |
| 14 | 100 |
| 15 | 100 |
| 16 | 100 |
| 17 | 100 |
| 18 | 100 |
| 19 | 100 |
| 20 | 100 |
| 21 | 100 |
| 22 | 100 |
| 23 | 100 |
| 24 | 100 |
| 25 | 100 |
| 26 | 100 |
| 27 | 100 |
| 28 | 100 |
| 29 | 100 |
| 30 | 100 |
| 31 | 100 |
Wind in March
Winds average 16 mph in March.
Across March, daily wind ranges from about 15 mph on the calmest days to 17 mph at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (mph) | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
| Feels | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy |
| Wind speed (mph) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17 | breezy |
| 2 | 17 | breezy |
| 3 | 17 | breezy |
| 4 | 17 | breezy |
| 5 | 17 | breezy |
| 6 | 17 | breezy |
| 7 | 17 | breezy |
| 8 | 17 | breezy |
| 9 | 17 | breezy |
| 10 | 17 | breezy |
| 11 | 17 | breezy |
| 12 | 16 | breezy |
| 13 | 16 | breezy |
| 14 | 16 | breezy |
| 15 | 16 | breezy |
| 16 | 16 | breezy |
| 17 | 16 | breezy |
| 18 | 16 | breezy |
| 19 | 16 | breezy |
| 20 | 16 | breezy |
| 21 | 16 | breezy |
| 22 | 16 | breezy |
| 23 | 16 | breezy |
| 24 | 15 | breezy |
| 25 | 15 | breezy |
| 26 | 15 | breezy |
| 27 | 15 | breezy |
| 28 | 15 | breezy |
| 29 | 15 | breezy |
| 30 | 15 | breezy |
| 31 | 15 | breezy |
Sunrise & sunset in March
Daylight runs from about 10 h 54 min at the start of March to 12 h 24 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 90 minutes over March. Sunrise moves from 6:26 AM to 5:35 AM, and sunset from 5:23 PM to 5:57 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 10.9 | 11.0 | 11.0 | 11.1 | 11.1 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.4 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:26 | 6:24 | 6:23 | 6:21 | 6:20 | 6:18 | 6:16 | 6:15 | 6:13 | 6:11 | 6:10 | 6:08 | 6:06 | 6:05 | 6:03 | 6:01 | 6:00 | 5:58 | 5:56 | 5:54 | 5:53 | 5:51 | 5:49 | 5:47 | 5:46 | 5:44 | 5:42 | 5:40 | 5:39 | 5:37 | 5:35 |
| Sunset (PM) | 5:23 | 5:24 | 5:25 | 5:26 | 5:28 | 5:29 | 5:30 | 5:31 | 5:32 | 5:34 | 5:35 | 5:36 | 5:37 | 5:38 | 5:39 | 5:40 | 5:42 | 5:43 | 5:44 | 5:45 | 5:46 | 5:47 | 5:48 | 5:49 | 5:51 | 5:52 | 5:53 | 5:54 | 5:55 | 5:56 | 5:57 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10.9 | 6:26 | 5:23 |
| 2 | 11.0 | 6:24 | 5:24 |
| 3 | 11.0 | 6:23 | 5:25 |
| 4 | 11.1 | 6:21 | 5:26 |
| 5 | 11.1 | 6:20 | 5:28 |
| 6 | 11.2 | 6:18 | 5:29 |
| 7 | 11.2 | 6:16 | 5:30 |
| 8 | 11.3 | 6:15 | 5:31 |
| 9 | 11.3 | 6:13 | 5:32 |
| 10 | 11.4 | 6:11 | 5:34 |
| 11 | 11.4 | 6:10 | 5:35 |
| 12 | 11.5 | 6:08 | 5:36 |
| 13 | 11.5 | 6:06 | 5:37 |
| 14 | 11.6 | 6:05 | 5:38 |
| 15 | 11.6 | 6:03 | 5:39 |
| 16 | 11.7 | 6:01 | 5:40 |
| 17 | 11.7 | 6:00 | 5:42 |
| 18 | 11.7 | 5:58 | 5:43 |
| 19 | 11.8 | 5:56 | 5:44 |
| 20 | 11.8 | 5:54 | 5:45 |
| 21 | 11.9 | 5:53 | 5:46 |
| 22 | 11.9 | 5:51 | 5:47 |
| 23 | 12.0 | 5:49 | 5:48 |
| 24 | 12.0 | 5:47 | 5:49 |
| 25 | 12.1 | 5:46 | 5:51 |
| 26 | 12.1 | 5:44 | 5:52 |
| 27 | 12.2 | 5:42 | 5:53 |
| 28 | 12.2 | 5:40 | 5:54 |
| 29 | 12.3 | 5:39 | 5:55 |
| 30 | 12.3 | 5:37 | 5:56 |
| 31 | 12.4 | 5:35 | 5:57 |
Solar energy in March
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in March, about 3.99 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 1.58 kWh/m² to a high of 6.41 kWh/m² in July across the year — March's 3.99 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 3.3 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.7 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.6 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3.3 | Moderate |
| 2 | 3.4 | Moderate |
| 3 | 3.4 | Moderate |
| 4 | 3.5 | Moderate |
| 5 | 3.5 | Moderate |
| 6 | 3.5 | Moderate |
| 7 | 3.6 | Moderate |
| 8 | 3.6 | Moderate |
| 9 | 3.7 | Moderate |
| 10 | 3.8 | Moderate |
| 11 | 3.8 | Moderate |
| 12 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 13 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 14 | 4.0 | Moderate |
| 15 | 4.0 | Bright |
| 16 | 4.0 | Bright |
| 17 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 18 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 19 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 20 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 21 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 22 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 23 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 24 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 25 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 26 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 27 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 28 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 29 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 30 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 31 | 4.6 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Barnstable
None of Barnstable's seasonal hazards are active in March. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do peak.
Barnstable sits in the Atlantic hurricane belt; the season peaks August–October.
Is March a good time to visit Barnstable?
Our two travel scores rate March for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
March is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Barnstable.
What to pack for Barnstable in March
From March's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In March, Barnstable sees daytime highs around 41°F and nights near 34°F. Pack a warm layer. Worth having: a heavy coat, rain gear and a windbreaker. About 11 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Barnstable in March
The nearest coast averages about 38°F in March — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea offshore is warmest in August at about 69°F and coldest in February near 37°F.
It's comfortable for a long swim from Aug 5 to Aug 23 — about 0.6 months when the water holds above 68°F.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°F) | 40 | 37 | 38 | 44 | 51 | 59 | 67 | 69 | 66 | 59 | 51 | 45 |
| Comfort | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Cool | Cool | Refreshing | Cool | Cool | Bracing | Bracing |
| Sea temperature (°F) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40 | Bracing |
| Feb | 37 | Bracing |
| Mar | 38 | Bracing |
| Apr | 44 | Bracing |
| May | 51 | Bracing |
| Jun | 59 | Cool |
| Jul | 67 | Cool |
| Aug | 69 | Refreshing |
| Sep | 66 | Cool |
| Oct | 59 | Cool |
| Nov | 51 | Bracing |
| Dec | 45 | Bracing |
UV index in Barnstable in March
Clear-sky midday UV in March peaks around 4 — enough to warrant sun protection. The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Barnstable peaks around June 21 at about 8 (very high) — sunscreen and a hat are worth it in the middle of the day. It bottoms out near December 23 at about 1 (low).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — in 8 months of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Level | Low | Moderate | Moderate | High | Very high | Very high | Very high | Moderate | High | Moderate | Moderate | Low |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2 | Low |
| Feb | 3 | Moderate |
| Mar | 4 | Moderate |
| Apr | 5 | High |
| May | 7 | Very high |
| Jun | 8 | Very high |
| Jul | 8 | Very high |
| Aug | 5 | Moderate |
| Sep | 6 | High |
| Oct | 3 | Moderate |
| Nov | 2 | Moderate |
| Dec | 1 | Low |
Where is Barnstable?
Barnstable sits at 41.7°N, 70.3°W, 36 ft above sea level, in United States. The nearest listed city is Yarmouth, 3.7 mi away.
Topography around Barnstable
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 2, 10 and 50 miles of Barnstable.
Within 2 miles, the terrain around Barnstable has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 171 ft around an average of 56 ft above sea level; within 10 miles, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 315 ft; within 50 miles, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 630 ft.
The land around Barnstable is covered by trees (51%) and water (25%) within 2 miles, water (58%) and trees (32%) within 10 miles, and water (74%) and trees (22%) within 50 miles.
United States travel facts
- Power plugs
- Type A / B
- 120 V · 60 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 100% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $90,027
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.8 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 98%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 5.8
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 12.7
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- High
- World Bank
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Barnstable (41.7001°, -70.2995°, elevation 36 ft), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Tropical-cyclone seasons are the published climatological basin seasons (NOAA National Hurricane Center / regional warning centres). Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).