The Massachusetts climate can be changeable, particularly along the coast, with cold winters and moderately warm summers statewide. The coast experiences the warmest temperatures, averaging 74°F (23°C) in July and 30°F (-1°C) in January, the warmest and coldest months respectively. Temperatures in the Berkshires tend to be somewhat cooler year round. Snowfalls average 42 inches (107cm), with higher levels in the Berkshires.