Massachusetts Weather Forecast
Massachusetts weather: 42°F, clear sky. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
UV index in Massachusetts
Wear sunglasses and use SPF 30+ if you are outside for long. Burn times are approximate, for unprotected skin at peak UV.
Health and safety today
| Skin and UV | No protection needed for most skin types. |
|---|---|
| General | Conditions are comfortable for most people, including children and older adults, with normal clothing. |
Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
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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 42°F (6°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 71% and wind is 5 mph.
When is the best time to visit Massachusetts?
June, August and September 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 9:39 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 October 23, 2026 at 9:39 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
