Massachusetts Weather Forecast
Massachusetts weather: 65°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Massachusetts is a state in United States. Massachusetts is a US state with its capital at Boston. It has a population of about 7 million. The capital is Boston.
Right now it is 65°F (19°C) in Massachusetts with overcast. It feels like 68°F. Today runs from 65°F to 75°F. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.3/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit Massachusetts is June and August. The climate is continental. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 84°F, while February is the coldest with lows near 21°F.
The closest major airport is Boston Logan International Airport (BOS), about 3 mi away. Nearby highlights include Cape Cod National Seashore, Martha's Vineyard, Nantucket and Franconia Notch State Park.
In plain terms. Today is slightly cooler than average for August. The forecast high of 75°F is 4.3°F below the 80°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Massachusetts today at 9.7/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Weather in Massachusetts right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 6:15 PM, Aug 22 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Massachusetts
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Aug 22 | ☁️ Overcast | 75° / 65° | 20% | 9 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Aug 23 | 🌧️ Rain | 72° / 66° | 43% · 0,2 in | 7 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Aug 24 | ☁️ Overcast | 81° / 65° | 9% · 0,0 in | 16 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | ☁️ Overcast | 75° / 63° | 1% | 13 mph | 6 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | ☁️ Overcast | 80° / 61° | 1% | 11 mph | 7 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | ☁️ Overcast | 83° / 65° | 19% | 13 mph | 7 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | 🌦️ Light showers | 79° / 69° | 34% · 0,5 in | 9 mph | 6 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | ☁️ Overcast | 78° / 65° | 13% | 11 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 75° / 59° | 7% | 9 mph | 7 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | ☁️ Overcast | 80° / 59° | 19% | 16 mph | 6 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | 🌧️ Showers | 84° / 70° | 25% · 0,8 in | 17 mph | 5 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 78° / 67° | 17% · 0,0 in | 10 mph | 5 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | ☀️ Clear sky | 68° / 61° | 24% | 10 mph | 7 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 76° / 59° | 20% | 11 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | ☁️ Overcast | 70° / 63° | 10% | 12 mph | 6 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | 23% | -- | — |
Climate in Massachusetts month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35° | 21° | 4,3 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| February | 37° | 21° | 2,3 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| March | 49° | 32° | 5,4 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| April | 57° | 40° | 3,3 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 68° | 51° | 5,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 80° | 62° | 2,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 84° | 67° | 4,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 80° | 63° | 3,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 73° | 58° | 4,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 64° | 48° | 2,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 51° | 36° | 2,3 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 41° | 27° | 4,9 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Continental. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for Massachusetts
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Air quality and pollen in Massachusetts
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit Massachusetts
Go in June and August. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, February and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Weather by city in Massachusetts
1 cities mapped in this atlas
Weather by beach in Massachusetts
1 beaches mapped in this atlas
Weather by island in Massachusetts
2 islands mapped in this atlas
Weather by county in Massachusetts
1 counties mapped in this atlas
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Massachusetts?
Massachusetts is a state in United States. Its coordinates are 42.3601, -71.0589. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Massachusetts right now?
It is currently 65°F (19°C) with overcast. Humidity is 86% and wind is 3 mph.
When is the best time to visit Massachusetts?
June and August offer the most comfortable conditions in Massachusetts, which has a continental climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Massachusetts in?
Massachusetts observes America/New_York (UTC-04:00). The local time is 6:15 PM.
How many people live in Massachusetts?
Massachusetts has a population of approximately 7 million.
What is the nearest airport to Massachusetts?
The closest airports are Boston Logan International Airport (BOS), 3 mi away, LaGuardia Airport (LGA), 182 mi away and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), 184 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Massachusetts?
Popular options include Cape Cod National Seashore, Martha's Vineyard, Nantucket, Franconia Notch State Park, Mount Washington and Central Park.
What places are in Massachusetts?
Massachusetts covers 5 places in this atlas, including Boston, Cape Cod National Seashore, Martha's Vineyard, Nantucket and Suffolk County.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (us-states) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Official alerts | US National Weather Service. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated August 22, 2026 at 6:15 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
