Massachusetts Weather Forecast
Massachusetts weather: 64°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Will it rain in Massachusetts?
No - rain is unlikely in Massachusetts today.
A 16% chance means most of the area stays dry; a passing shower is possible but short.
Over the next 7 days, about 0,9 in of precipitation is forecast, with the wettest days falling on Sun.
Rainfall over the next 7 days is close to normal for August (0,9 in against a typical 0,7 in).
16-day forecast for Massachusetts
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Aug 22 | ☁️ Overcast | 72° / 64° | 16% | 9 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Aug 23 | 🌧️ Rain | 72° / 64° | 50% · 0,3 in | 7 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Aug 24 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 81° / 65° | 7% · 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° | 20% | 13 mph | 7 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | 🌦️ Light showers | 79° / 69° | 31% · 0,5 in | 9 mph | 6 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | ☁️ Overcast | 78° / 65° | 16% | 11 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 75° / 59° | 6% | 9 mph | 7 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | ☁️ Overcast | 80° / 59° | 19% | 16 mph | 6 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | 🌧️ Showers | 84° / 70° | 22% · 0,8 in | 17 mph | 5 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 78° / 67° | 32% · 0,0 in | 10 mph | 5 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | ☀️ Clear sky | 68° / 61° | 35% | 10 mph | 7 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 76° / 59° | 32% | 11 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | ☁️ Overcast | 70° / 63° | 16% | 12 mph | 6 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | 23% | -- | — |
What this means for Massachusetts
Today is cooler than average for August. The forecast high of 72°F is 7.9°F below the 80°F typical for this month.
A 16% chance means most of the area stays dry; a passing shower is possible but short.
No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in June to August.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 80°F.
What to pack, what to skip
- Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
- Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.
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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 64°F (18°C) with overcast. Humidity is 86% and wind is 4 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 2:00 AM.
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 2:00 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
