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Retirement Living In Deerfield River Valley - Massachusetts


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Area Description

The Deerfield River flows out of southern Vermont through the most rural area of Massachusetts, providing the setting for a variety of outdoor activities including kayaking, biking, hiking, fishing and skiing. Located in the northern Berkshires of Massachusetts, the Deerfield River Valley has large tracts of public land and a burgeoning outdoor recreation industry that is transforming the area into a mecca for active people of all ages. Charlemont is the center of much of the recreation, while Shelburne Falls offers a quaint setting with excellent dining, a former trolley bridge now planted with flowers and a falls featuring glacial potholes that are unique to the area.

Includes Cities/Towns: Charlemont, Greenfield, Shelburne Falls.

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   Outdoor recreation is the focus of the Deerfield River Valley with whitewater rafting, zip line canopy tours, skiing, biking and boating. In addition, Shelburne Falls is known for its great artisans Historic Deerfield is a restored colonial town that attracts history buffs.

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From summer concert series to lectures and films put on by the many independent schools and colleges in our area, there is an active cultural life in the Deerfield River Valley.

Public transportation




The Pioneer Valley Transit Authority operates several local bus routes in our area and Amtrak runs passenger trains from Greenfield north to Vermont and south to New York.

Medical Facilities


Franklin Medical Center in Greenfield is part of the Baystate Medical system.


What Will The Climate And Weather Be Like If I Retire In Deerfield River Valley, Massachusetts?

All four seasons are well represented in the Deerfield River Valley. Summers are generally comfortable with an occasional heat wave that usually doesn't last long. Fall and spring are gorgeous as the leaves turn deep orange, yellow and red in the fall and the buds emerge in the spring covering the hills in their subtle pastels. Winters are generally snowy and great for skiing, snowshoeing and other fun outdoor activities.

Monthly Temperature Ranges

 Month  Low  Avg  High
 Jan  12  22  32
 Feb  14  25  36
 Mar  23  33  44
 Apr  33  45  57
 May  44  56  69
 Jun  53  65  77
 Jul  57  69  81
 Aug  56  68  80
 Sep  48  60  72
 Oct  37  49  60
 Nov  29  39  48
 Dec  19  28  37

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  30  6
 Feb  0  27  2
 Mar  0  27  1
 Apr  0  14  0
 May  0  2  0
 Jun  1  0  0
 Jul  2  0  0
 Aug  2  0  0
 Sep  0  1  0
 Oct  0  10  0
 Nov  0  20  0
 Dec  0  29  1

Rain & Humidity

 Month  Rainfall  Rainy Days  Humidity
 Jan  3 "  11  13 %
 Feb  3 "  10  15 %
 Mar  4 "  11  22 %
 Apr  4 "  12  31 %
 May  4 "  13  43 %
 Jun  5 "  12  54 %
 Jul  5 "  11  59 %
 Aug  4 "  10  59 %
 Sep  4 "  10  52 %
 Oct  5 "  11  40 %
 Nov  4 "  12  30 %
 Dec  4 "  11  20 %

Snow

 Month  Snowfall  Snow On Ground Days  Snowy Days
 Jan  16 "  23  6
 Feb  12 "  21  5
 Mar  10 "  15  4
 Apr  3 "  2  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  4 "  2  2
 Dec  12 "  17  5


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Cost of Living for Deerfield River Valley, MA

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