Weymouth is a city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, lies about 12 miles southeast of Boston.
Points of interest in Weymouth include Abigail Adams Birthplace, Great Esker Park, a park and nature center along the Back River, and the Herring Run.
Weymouth is the second oldest town in the Commonwealth, behind Plymouth, and the site of the first town meeting. Established in 1622 and incorporated in 1635, the town was a fishing and agricultural community for almost two hundred years. Today, Weymouth is primarily a residential suburb of Quincy and Boston, a bedroom community south of Boston on well-sheltered Hingham Bay. Route 3, which runs through the heart of the town, provides direct connection to Boston and to Route 128 and as a result of the proximity to these highways, new areas for business and industry have developed. As a coastal community, Weymouth provides much in recreational activity. The town offers an extensive program in water safety and swimming instruction at Wessagusset Beach, and at Whitman's Pond; and boaters enjoy the waters of Quincy and Hingham Bays.
Housing Cost
Estimated median house or condo value in 2008: $326,292
Mean prices in 2008: All housing units: $337,774; Detached houses: $359,013; Townhouses or other attached units: $316,980; In 2-unit structures: $313,220; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $302,996; In 5-or-more-unit structures: $218,555; Mobile homes: $99,829
Demographics
Population in July 2007: 54,289. Weymouth covers 17.0 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 90 feet above sea level. Area codes: 781, 339, 617
Weather
Weymouth, MA climate is warm during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 70's and very cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 20's.
The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 81.40 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 19.80 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be fairly limited during summer with a difference that can reach 19 degrees Fahrenheit, and fairly limited during winter with an average difference of 17 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at Weymouth is 49.88 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is January with an average rainfall of 4.80 Inches.
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