Massachusetts has 12 hurricane impacts on NOAA's 1851-2025 record, 1 of them major, and an RV at Boston is camping in 5 of the 6 storm-season months by our rule. 29 RV & motorhome storage facilities are listed in Massachusetts; 8 list enclosed indoor space.
| Month | Boston high / low | RV | Massachusetts hurricanes since 1851 | Worcester high / low | RV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37° / 23° | winterized | 0 | 32° / 17° | winterized |
| Feb | 39° / 25° | winterized | 0 | 35° / 19° | winterized |
| Mar | 46° / 31° | shoulder trips | 0 | 43° / 26° | winterized |
| Apr | 56° / 41° | camping | 0 | 56° / 37° | shoulder trips |
| May | 67° / 50° | camping | 0 | 67° / 47° | camping |
| Jun | 76° / 60° | camping | 0 | 75° / 56° | camping |
| Jul | 82° / 66° | camping | 0 | 80° / 62° | camping |
| Aug | 80° / 65° | camping | 4 | 78° / 61° | camping |
| Sep | 73° / 58° | camping | 7 | 71° / 53° | camping |
| Oct | 62° / 48° | camping | 1 | 59° / 42° | camping |
| Nov | 52° / 38° | shoulder trips | 0 | 48° / 33° | shoulder trips |
| Dec | 42° / 29° | shoulder trips | 0 | 38° / 23° | winterized |
RV column rule: camping at a 40°F low or warmer with highs under 95°F; shoulder trips above a 28°F low; winterized below.
By that rule an RV at Boston has 7 months camping (April to October), 3 of shoulder trips and 2 winterized. 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 | RV that month (Boston) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1991 | Bob | 2 | camping |
| Sep 1960 | Donna | 1 | camping |
| Sep 1954 | Edna | 2 | camping |
| Aug 1954 | Carol | 2 | camping |
Worcester averages 48.3 inches of precipitation a year, wettest in October (4.8 in), before any storm is added.
29 live listings in 16 cities; by listed type: 8 indoor, 2 climate-controlled, 1 covered and 23 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guardian Self-Storage | Foxboro | indoor, outdoor | ||
| Lowell Mini Storage | Boston | indoor, outdoor | ||
| All American Self Storage - Natick | Natick | indoor, outdoor | ||
| Devon Self Storage Tewksbury, Massachusetts | Tewksbury | indoor, outdoor | ||
| Cape Ann Storage, Inc. | Manchester By The Sea | indoor, outdoor | ||
| Ashland's 126 Self Storage | Boston | indoor, outdoor | ||
| Field & Stream RV Park | Brookline | outdoor | ||
| Sandy Pond Campground | Plymouth | outdoor | ||
| Tuxbury Pond RV Campground | South Hampton | outdoor | ||
| Atlantic Oaks Campground | Eastham | outdoor | ||
| Oak Haven Family Campground | Wales | outdoor | ||
| Pine Lake RV Resort & Cottages | Sturbridge | outdoor | ||
| Boston/Cape Cod KOA | Middleboro | outdoor | ||
| Maple Park Campground | East Wareham | outdoor | ||
| North Truro Campground | Truro | outdoor | ||
| Bayview Campground | Bourne | outdoor | ||
| Storage Place - East Longmeadow | East Longmeadow | indoor, outdoor, climate-controlled | security cameras, gated entry | Boat, Car, Motorcycle, Trailer, Jet Ski, ATV, Snowmobile, Kayak, Golf Cart |
| RV & Motorhome Storage & Sales @ Bobby D' Motors | Boston | |||
| State Route Storage | Boston | |||
| Malden Monthly Parking | Boston |
| City | RV & Motorhome Storage listings | Enclosed | Covered | Open lot |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | 14 | 3 | 1 | 8 |
| Bourne | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Brookline | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| East Longmeadow | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| East Wareham | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Eastham | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Foxboro | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Manchester By The Sea | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Middleboro | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Natick | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Of the 12 hurricanes NOAA records in Massachusetts since 1851, 12 arrived in months our season rule marks as camping at Boston (Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep and Oct). At Worcester the count is 12 in months camping. 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). An RV at Boston is camping in all three by our season rule, and camping in 5 of the 6 season months overall, so settle storage before June 1.
8 of 29 live Massachusetts listings list enclosed indoor space; 1 list covered and 23 outdoor spaces. By city: Boston (14; 3 enclosed), Bourne (1; 0 enclosed), Brookline (1; 0 enclosed) and East Longmeadow (1; 1 enclosed). The most enclosed listings are in Boston (3) and East Longmeadow (1). 2 list climate-controlled units. Listings span 16 cities. Prefer a wind-rated building outside the flood zone.
Move it at once. 8 Massachusetts listings list enclosed space; book one before June. All of the 12 Massachusetts hurricanes on record came in months an RV at Boston is camping 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 16 Massachusetts cities. The largest groups are Boston (14 listed), Bourne (1 listed), Brookline (1 listed), East Longmeadow (1 listed) and East Wareham (1 listed). For covered spaces, Boston (1) lead. Statewide, 23 list open lots, 1 covered parking and 8 enclosed space, so an RV 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).