Massachusetts has 12 hurricane impacts on NOAA's 1851-2025 record, 1 of them major, and a boat at Boston is in the water in 4 of the 6 storm-season months by our rule. 92 boat storage facilities are listed in Massachusetts; 48 list enclosed indoor space.
| Month | Boston high / low | boat | Massachusetts hurricanes since 1851 | Worcester high / low | boat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37° / 23° | laid up | 0 | 32° / 17° | laid up |
| Feb | 39° / 25° | laid up | 0 | 35° / 19° | laid up |
| Mar | 46° / 31° | laid up | 0 | 43° / 26° | laid up |
| Apr | 56° / 41° | launch or haul-out | 0 | 56° / 37° | launch or haul-out |
| May | 67° / 50° | in the water | 0 | 67° / 47° | in the water |
| Jun | 76° / 60° | in the water | 0 | 75° / 56° | in the water |
| Jul | 82° / 66° | in the water | 0 | 80° / 62° | in the water |
| Aug | 80° / 65° | in the water | 4 | 78° / 61° | in the water |
| Sep | 73° / 58° | in the water | 7 | 71° / 53° | in the water |
| Oct | 62° / 48° | launch or haul-out | 1 | 59° / 42° | launch or haul-out |
| Nov | 52° / 38° | laid up | 0 | 48° / 33° | laid up |
| Dec | 42° / 29° | laid up | 0 | 38° / 23° | laid up |
Boat column rule: in the water at a 65°F high and 45°F low or warmer; launch or haul-out from a 52°F high; laid up below.
By that rule a boat at Boston has 5 months in the water (May to September), 2 of launch or haul-out and 5 laid up. The Atlantic season runs June 1 to November 30.
1 of the 12 came after 1975; the strongest reached Category 3. Most fell in September (7), August (4) and October (1).
| Month | Storm | Category in Massachusetts | boat that month (Boston) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1991 | Bob | 2 | in the water |
| Sep 1960 | Donna | 1 | in the water |
| Sep 1954 | Edna | 2 | in the water |
| Aug 1954 | Carol | 2 | in the water |
Worcester averages 48.3 inches of precipitation a year, wettest in October (4.8 in), before any storm is added.
92 live listings in 28 cities; by listed type: 48 indoor, 1 climate-controlled, 18 covered and 78 outdoor (types overlap). 1 publishes a monthly rate on StowHelp, from $27 to $27 (median $27).
| Facility | City | Listed storage | Listed amenities | Also listed for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marina Giuliani | Somerville | indoor, outdoor | Jet Ski | |
| Ship Shops Inc | South Yarmouth | indoor, outdoor, covered | Jet Ski | |
| Cruiseport Boston | Boston | indoor, outdoor | Jet Ski | |
| Boston Harbor Shipyard & Marina | East Boston | indoor, outdoor, covered | security cameras, gated entry | Jet Ski |
| Come Sail Away Now Charters | Boston | indoor, outdoor | Jet Ski | |
| Classic Marine | North Weymouth | indoor, outdoor | ||
| Bosun's Marine | Mashpee | indoor, outdoor, covered | Jet Ski | |
| Boat Butler Cape Cod | Mashpee | indoor, outdoor, covered | security cameras, gated entry | Jet Ski |
| Arlington Self Storage | Arlington | indoor, outdoor | ||
| Town River Marina | Quincy | indoor, outdoor | Jet Ski | |
| Safe Harbor Marina Bay | Quincy | indoor, outdoor, covered | Jet Ski | |
| Hyannis Marina | Hyannis | indoor, outdoor, covered | Jet Ski | |
| 126 Self Storage | Ashland | indoor, outdoor, covered | security cameras, gated entry | Jet Ski |
| Atlantis Marina Dock's | Winthrop | indoor, outdoor | Jet Ski | |
| Charlestown Marina | Charlestown | indoor, outdoor | Jet Ski | |
| Bert's Boat Yard-Marina | Weymouth | indoor, outdoor | ||
| Marshfield Boat Storage | Marshfield | indoor, outdoor, covered | Jet Ski | |
| Off the Boat | Revere | indoor, outdoor | Jet Ski | |
| USA Marine Inc | Worcester | indoor, outdoor, covered | Jet Ski | |
| Scalisi Marine | Weymouth | indoor, outdoor |
| City | Boat Storage listings | Enclosed | Covered | Open lot |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | 44 | 10 | 2 | 30 |
| Quincy | 6 | 6 | 1 | 6 |
| Charlestown | 5 | 4 | 1 | 5 |
| Cambridge | 4 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Winthrop | 4 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Newburyport | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Mashpee | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Plymouth | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Wareham | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Weymouth | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
Of the 12 hurricanes NOAA records in Massachusetts since 1851, 11 arrived in months our season rule marks as in the water at Boston (May, Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep) and 1 in the other months; 1 fell in months marked launch or haul-out. At Worcester the count is 11 in months in the water. 0 have come since 2000 and 1 were Category 3 or stronger.
In NOAA's record, Massachusetts impacts fall most often in September (7), August (4) and October (1). In those months a boat at Boston is in the water in September, in the water in August and launch or haul-out in October by our season rule, and in the water in 4 of the 6 season months overall, so settle storage before June 1.
48 of 92 live Massachusetts listings list enclosed indoor space; 18 list covered and 78 outdoor spaces. By city: Boston (44; 10 enclosed), Quincy (6; 6 enclosed), Charlestown (5; 4 enclosed) and Cambridge (4; 1 enclosed). The most enclosed listings are in Boston (10) and Quincy (6). 1 list climate-controlled units. Listings span 28 cities. Prefer a wind-rated building outside the flood zone.
Move it at once. 48 Massachusetts listings list enclosed space; book one before June. All but 1 of the 12 Massachusetts hurricanes on record came in months a boat at Boston is in the water by our rule, so expect to move it from use, not from storage. Worcester averages 4.8 inches in October, so check the site drains.
Listings span 28 Massachusetts cities. The largest groups are Boston (44 listed), Quincy (6 listed), Charlestown (5 listed), Cambridge (4 listed) and Winthrop (4 listed). For covered spaces, Boston (2) and Mashpee (2) lead. Statewide, 78 list open lots, 18 covered parking and 48 enclosed space, so a boat owner can usually choose between shelter levels in the same city.
NOAA NCEI Climate Normals 1991-2020 (USW00014739, USW00094746); NOAA AOML hurricane impacts 1851-2025; StowHelp listings 2026-10-07 (methodology).