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Fort Phoenix State Reservation

Massachusetts

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Fort Phoenix State Reservation is a public ocean beach in Massachusetts, managed by the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation. The nearest town is Bliss Corner, about 2.7 miles away. Summer is the natural season for a beach visit. July brings typical highs around 84°F and only about eight wet days, while August stays close behind at about 82°F, according to typical averages from a nearby weather station in New Bedford. Within 10 miles, the American Perimeter Trail is the closest hike at about 3 miles away, and the Blue Trail is about 7 miles off. Paddlers can head to the East Branch Westport River, about 8 miles away, or the Sippican River, about 9.5 miles away.

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Fort Phoenix State Reservation

Massachusetts

Data: Massachusetts Office of Coastal Zone Management, Coast Guide Online. Source metadata · Official page

Facts about this place

When to go

Best time to go: May–Oct. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 64–84°F and lows of 49–67°F.

Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the New Bedford Coop, MA weather station, 2.1 mi away. High / low in °F.

  1. Jan38° high22° low
  2. Feb40° high23° low
  3. Mar47° high29° low
  4. Apr56° high40° low
  5. May68° high50° low
  6. Jun78° high60° low
  7. Jul84° high67° low
  8. Aug82° high66° low
  9. Sep75° high59° low
  10. Oct64° high49° low
  11. Nov53° high37° low
  12. Dec43° high28° low

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020

Where it is

Nearest town
Bliss Corner, Massachusetts · 2.7 mi

Source: USGS GNIS populated places

Nearby

Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)

Best time to visit Fort Phoenix State Reservation

Best months: April–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

  1. Jan

    38° / 22°

    11 wet

  2. Feb

    40° / 23°

    11 wet

  3. Mar

    47° / 29°

    12 wet

  4. Apr

    56° / 40°

    12 wet

  5. May

    68° / 50°

    11 wet

  6. Jun

    78° / 60°

    9 wet

  7. Jul

    84° / 67°

    8 wet

  8. Aug

    82° / 66°

    9 wet

  9. Sep

    75° / 59°

    9 wet

  10. Oct

    64° / 49°

    9 wet

  11. Nov

    53° / 37°

    10 wet

  12. Dec

    43° / 28°

    11 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at New Bedford Coop, MA, 2.1 mi away at 18 ft. We don't have this place's elevation, so higher spots nearby can run cooler. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.