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West Island State Reservation

Massachusetts

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West Island State Reservation is a public ocean beach in Massachusetts, managed by the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation. The nearest town is Mattapoisett Center, about 5.5 miles away. Summer is the warmest stretch for a beach day. Typical July highs reach about 84°F with lows near 67°F, according to averages from a nearby weather station in New Bedford. June and September are a little milder, with typical highs of 78°F and 75°F. The reservation pairs well with a short hike on the American Perimeter Trail, about 3.7 miles away. Farther out, the Blue Trail is roughly 10 miles off, and the Sippican River, a canoeing route, is about 10 miles away.

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West Island 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, 4 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
Mattapoisett Center, Massachusetts · 5.5 mi

Source: USGS GNIS populated places

Nearby

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

Best time to visit West Island 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, 4 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.