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Retirement Living In Cambridge - Massachusetts


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Area Description

Multicultural, innovative lots of things going on because of proximity to major colleges and universities

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You can get almost anywhere using public transportation. Seniors pay 1/2 price

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What Will The Climate And Weather Be Like If I Retire In Cambridge, Massachusetts?

For those of you that retire in Cambridge, you will enjoy warm summers, a cool fall, a cold winter and a temperate spring!

Winter temperatures are cold with averages in the low 30's and highs in the upper 30's. Nights are cold with lows in the low 20's. Expect a lot of rainy days in the winter, great for a day of shopping in Cambridge! Assume some snowy days in the Winter with a lot of days with snow remaining on the ground so you can enjoy some winter skiing!

If the weather in the spring is too cold for the outdoors, enjoy some indoor activities in Cambridge such as a movie, a visit to a museum, dining, nightlife or some shopping. Spring temperatures are cold with averages in the upper 40's and highs in the upper 50's. Nights are cold with lows in the upper 30's. Expect a lot of rainy days in the Spring, great for a day of shopping in Cambridge!

Summertime in Cambridge is a great time to enjoy your retirement with a day at the beach, an outdoor concert, a local festival or other outdoor activity! Summer temperatures are mild with averages in the low 70's and highs in the low 80's. Nights are cool with lows in the low 60's. Expect a few days above 90°. Humidity may feel "sticky" with muggy evenings. Expect some rainy days in the summer.

If you retire in Cambridge, you can look forward to fall weather activities such as biking on a bike path, hiking, enjoying a walking path and more! Fall temperatures are cool with averages in the low 50's and highs in the low 60's. Nights are cold with lows in the mid 40's. Expect some rainy days in the fall.

Monthly Temperature Ranges

 Month  Low  Avg  High
 Jan  19 F°  27 F°  36 F°
 Feb  22 F°  30 F°  39 F°
 Mar  29 F°  38 F°  46 F°
 Apr  38 F°  48 F°  57 F°
 May  48 F°  58 F°  68 F°
 Jun  58 F°  67 F°  77 F°
 Jul  63 F°  73 F°  82 F°
 Aug  62 F°  71 F°  81 F°
 Sep  54 F°  64 F°  73 F°
 Oct  43 F°  53 F°  62 F°
 Nov  35 F°  43 F°  52 F°
 Dec  25 F°  33 F°  41 F°

Monthly Average # of Hot and Cold Days

 Month  Days Greater Than 90 F°  Days Less Than 32 F°  Days Less Than 0 F°
 Jan  0  27  1
 Feb  0  24  0
 Mar  0  19  0
 Apr  0  6  0
 May  1  0  0
 Jun  2  0  0
 Jul  4  0  0
 Aug  3  0  0
 Sep  1  0  0
 Oct  0  3  0
 Nov  0  12  0
 Dec  0  24  0

Rain & Humidity

 Month  Rainfall  Rainy Days  Humidity
 Jan  4 "  12  18 %
 Feb  4 "  10  19 %
 Mar  5 "  12  25 %
 Apr  4 "  12  34 %
 May  4 "  13  45 %
 Jun  4 "  11  56 %
 Jul  4 "  10  62 %
 Aug  4 "  10  61 %
 Sep  4 "  9  55 %
 Oct  4 "  10  43 %
 Nov  4 "  11  34 %
 Dec  4 "  12  24 %

Snow

 Month  Snowfall  Snow On Ground Days  Snowy Days
 Jan  15 "  16  7
 Feb  12 "  13  6
 Mar  9 "  8  5
 Apr  2 "  1  1
 May  0 "  0  0
 Jun  0 "  0  0
 Jul  0 "  0  0
 Aug  0 "  0  0
 Sep  0 "  0  0
 Oct  0 "  0  0
 Nov  2 "  1  1
 Dec  10 "  8  5


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Cost of Living for Cambridge, MA

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Senior Housing Options

Housing is expensive, but taxes in Cambridge are low

Senior Assistance in Cambridge, MA

Cambridge, Massachusetts offers the following assistance for seniors:

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