Hingham, Massachusetts
Hingham is a community of 5,130 people in Plymouth County, Massachusetts.
Why visit Hingham
Townapedia lists 25 museums and landmarks, 52 parks and trails, 7 places to eat and 10 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Nantasket Beach, Paragon Park, Lincoln Historic District and Central Square Historic District.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 83°F; January lows average 22°F, and about 51 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Hingham
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Hingham
Hingham is a census-designated place (CDP) in the town of Hingham in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 5,650 at the 2010 census.
From the Wikipedia article Hingham (CDP), Massachusetts (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do10
Paragon Park
Monument and historic site · 3.0 mi
Former amusement park located on Nantasket Beach in Hull, Massachusetts, United States
Museums and landmarks25
Lincoln Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places
Central Square Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Historic district in Weymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Cushing Homestead
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Building in Massachusetts, United States
General Benjamin Lincoln House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Historic house in Massachusetts, United States
Hull Shore Drive and Nantasket Avenue
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Historic district in the United States
John Adams School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
United States historic place
Paragon Park Carousel
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Carousel in Hull, Massachusetts
Sea Street Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Historic district in Massachusetts, United States
South Hingham Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Historic district in Massachusetts, United States
Washington School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Listed on the NRHP in Norfolk County
Weymouth Civic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Historic district in Massachusetts, United States
Weymouth Meeting House Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Historic district in Weymouth, Massachusetts
13 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds52
Bare Cove Park
Park · 1.4 mi
Park in Hingham, United States of America
Fort Hill Street, Hingham
Mo-Su 08:00-18:00
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Webb Memorial State Park
Park · 2.6 mi
Park in the United States of America
40 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes7
Starbucks
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.3 mi
184 Lincoln Street
Mo-Fr 04:30-21:00; Sa-Su 05:00-21:00
Churches and places of worship7
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries45
Healthcare1
Map of Hingham
150 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38°F | 22°F | 4.5 in | 14.8 in |
| Feb | 40°F | 23°F | 4.0 in | 14.5 in |
| Mar | 47°F | 29°F | 5.4 in | 10.3 in |
| Apr | 58°F | 38°F | 4.6 in | 1.7 in |
| May | 68°F | 48°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 77°F | 57°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 83°F | 63°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 82°F | 62°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 74°F | 55°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 63°F | 44°F | 5.2 in | 0.1 in |
| Nov | 52°F | 35°F | 4.4 in | 0.7 in |
| Dec | 43°F | 27°F | 5.1 in | 8.8 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Hingham (1 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Plymouth County has had 20 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2023-09-15: Hurricane Lee (Hurricane)
- 2022-04-18: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2020-03-27: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2018-06-25: Severe Winter Storm And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2015-04-13: Severe Winter Storm, Snowstorm, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Logan International Airport (BOS) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 11 miles away.
- Weymouth Town 3 mi southwest, about 5 min by car
- Braintree Town 6 mi west, about 10 min by car
- Quincy 6 mi west, about 10 min by car
- Hull 8 mi north, about 12 min by car
- Holbrook 8 mi southwest, about 14 min by car
- Boston 9 mi northwest, about 15 min by car
- Randolph Town 9 mi southwest, about 15 min by car
- Abington 9 mi southwest, about 14 min by car
- Milton 10 mi west, about 16 min by car
- Brockton 12 mi southwest, about 20 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Loring Hall, Hingham MA, John Phelan, CC BY 3.0
- OldShipChurchExterior, Timothy Valentine, CC BY-SA 2.0
- HinghamMainStreet, Timothy Valentine, CC BY-SA 2.0
- WeymouthMA SeaStreet, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hull Paragon Park Carousel, Marcbela (Marc N. Belanger), CC0
- WeymouthMA FirstChurch, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 210 East Street, Hingham MA, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Second Parish Church, South Hingham MA, John Phelan, CC BY 3.0
- WeymouthMA ClappMemorialBuilding, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Mary Jeanette Murray Bath House, Nantasket Avenue, Nantasket MA, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Town Hall Weymouth, Marcbela (Marc N. Belanger), CC0
- GeneralBenjaminLincolnHouse, Timothy Valentine, CC BY-SA 2.0
- WeymouthMA WashingtonSchool, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- WeymouthMA JohnAdamsSchool, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- WeymouthMA JeffersonSchool, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bare Cove Park egret P1110589, NewtonCourt, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Weymouth Back River from shore Great Esker Park (esker on right) end July 2012, Schmiebel, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Webb Memorial State Park, Hingham MA, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 3.0
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