Massachusetts has 12 hurricane impacts on NOAA's 1851-2025 record, 1 of them major, and a motorcycle at Boston is riding in 5 of the 6 storm-season months by our rule. 20 motorcycle storage facilities are listed in Massachusetts; 11 list enclosed indoor space.
| Month | Boston high / low | motorcycle | Massachusetts hurricanes since 1851 | Worcester high / low | motorcycle |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37° / 23° | stored | 0 | 32° / 17° | stored |
| Feb | 39° / 25° | stored | 0 | 35° / 19° | stored |
| Mar | 46° / 31° | stored | 0 | 43° / 26° | stored |
| Apr | 56° / 41° | cold or hot riding | 0 | 56° / 37° | cold or hot riding |
| May | 67° / 50° | riding | 0 | 67° / 47° | riding |
| Jun | 76° / 60° | riding | 0 | 75° / 56° | riding |
| Jul | 82° / 66° | riding | 0 | 80° / 62° | riding |
| Aug | 80° / 65° | riding | 4 | 78° / 61° | riding |
| Sep | 73° / 58° | riding | 7 | 71° / 53° | riding |
| Oct | 62° / 48° | riding | 1 | 59° / 42° | riding |
| Nov | 52° / 38° | cold or hot riding | 0 | 48° / 33° | cold or hot riding |
| Dec | 42° / 29° | stored | 0 | 38° / 23° | stored |
Motorcycle column rule: riding at highs of 58°F to 97°F; cold or hot riding from a 46°F high or above 97°F; stored below 46°F.
By that rule a motorcycle at Boston has 6 months riding (May to October), 2 of cold or hot riding and 4 stored. 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 | motorcycle that month (Boston) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1991 | Bob | 2 | riding |
| Sep 1960 | Donna | 1 | riding |
| Sep 1954 | Edna | 2 | riding |
| Aug 1954 | Carol | 2 | riding |
Worcester averages 48.3 inches of precipitation a year, wettest in October (4.8 in), before any storm is added.
20 live listings in 10 cities; by listed type: 11 indoor, 2 climate-controlled, 10 covered and 14 outdoor (types overlap). 2 publish a monthly rate on StowHelp, from $27 to $500 (median $500).
| Facility | City | Listed storage | Listed amenities | Also listed for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage Place - East Longmeadow | East Longmeadow | indoor, outdoor, climate-controlled | security cameras, gated entry | Boat, RV, Car, Trailer, Jet Ski, ATV, Snowmobile, Kayak, Golf Cart |
| Madhouse Motors | Boston | indoor, outdoor, covered | ||
| Autohaus of Boston | Braintree | indoor, outdoor, covered | security cameras, gated entry | Car |
| Classic Car Vault | Boston | indoor, outdoor, covered, climate-controlled | 24-hour access, security cameras, gated entry, electric hookups | RV, Car, Trailer |
| Scooter Mutter Inc | Waltham | indoor, outdoor, covered | ||
| Mass Motor Vault | Bridgewater | indoor, outdoor, covered | Car | |
| Boston Harley-Davidson | Revere | indoor, outdoor, covered | ||
| West Bridgewater Self Storage | West Bridgewater | indoor, outdoor, covered | ||
| AlphaCars & Motorcycles | Boxborough | indoor, outdoor, covered | security cameras, gated entry | |
| Garage 42 | Acton | indoor, outdoor, covered | Car | |
| Boch Exotics | Norwood | indoor, outdoor, covered | security cameras, gated entry | Car |
| Neighbor Car Storage | Boston | |||
| Boston’s Scooter and Motorcycle Parking | Boston | |||
| HTS | Hingham Toy Storage | Boston | |||
| 355 Newbury St. Motorcycle/Scooter Parking | Boston | |||
| Saugus Car Storage | Boston | |||
| Charlestown Self Storage | Charlestown | outdoor | Car, RV, Boat |
| City | Motorcycle Storage listings | Enclosed | Covered | Open lot |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | 11 | 2 | 2 | 5 |
| Acton | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Boxborough | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Braintree | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Bridgewater | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| East Longmeadow | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Norwood | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Revere | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Waltham | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| West Bridgewater | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Of the 12 hurricanes NOAA records in Massachusetts since 1851, 12 arrived in months our season rule marks as riding at Boston (May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep and Oct). At Worcester the count is 12 in months riding. 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). A motorcycle at Boston is riding in all three by our season rule, and riding in 5 of the 6 season months overall, so settle storage before June 1.
11 of 20 live Massachusetts listings list enclosed indoor space; 10 list covered and 14 outdoor spaces. By city: Boston (11; 2 enclosed), Acton (1; 1 enclosed), Boxborough (1; 1 enclosed) and Braintree (1; 1 enclosed). The most enclosed listings are in Boston (2) and Acton (1). 2 list climate-controlled units. Listings span 10 cities. Prefer a wind-rated building outside the flood zone.
Move it at once. 11 Massachusetts listings list enclosed space; book one before June. All of the 12 Massachusetts hurricanes on record came in months a motorcycle at Boston is riding 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 10 Massachusetts cities. The largest groups are Boston (11 listed), Acton (1 listed), Boxborough (1 listed), Braintree (1 listed) and Bridgewater (1 listed). For covered spaces, Boston (2) and Acton (1) lead. Statewide, 14 list open lots, 10 covered parking and 11 enclosed space, so a motorcycle 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).