Acton, MA weather

Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month

Weather in Acton now

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Acton weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Acton.

This week in Acton

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Acton

What is the weather usually like in Acton?

Dfa
Hot-summer humid continental climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

9°30°51°71°92°37°14°Jan40°16°Feb48°24°Mar61°34°Apr73°45°May81°55°Jun87°60°Jul85°58°Aug77°49°Sep65°38°Oct53°29°Nov43°20°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.6"Jan3.3"Feb4.6"Mar4.4"Apr3.7"May4.2"Jun4.0"Jul4.4"Aug3.9"Sep5.1"Oct3.8"Nov4.9"Dec

Best time to visit Acton: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MAYNARD 2, MA US (USC00194580), adjusted for the elevation of Acton.

Acton weather month by month

January
37° 14°F
3.6 in of rain · 8 wet days
February
40° 16°F
3.3 in of rain · 6 wet days
March
48° 24°F
4.6 in of rain · 8 wet days
April
61° 34°F
4.4 in of rain · 7 wet days
May
73° 45°F
3.7 in of rain · 8 wet days
June
81° 55°F
4.2 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
87° 60°F
4.0 in of rain · 7 wet days
August
85° 58°F
4.4 in of rain · 7 wet days
September
77° 49°F
3.9 in of rain · 7 wet days
October
65° 38°F
5.1 in of rain · 6 wet days
November
53° 29°F
3.8 in of rain · 7 wet days
December
43° 20°F
4.9 in of rain · 7 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Acton through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:10 AM4:39 PM9 h 28 min
February6:40 AM5:19 PM10 h 38 min
March6:55 AM6:53 PM11 h 57 min
April6:02 AM7:28 PM13 h 26 min
May5:22 AM8:02 PM14 h 40 min
June5:06 AM8:26 PM15 h 20 min
July5:20 AM8:22 PM15 h 2 min
August5:51 AM7:48 PM13 h 57 min
September6:24 AM6:57 PM12 h 32 min
October6:57 AM6:05 PM11 h 7 min
November6:35 AM4:25 PM9 h 49 min
December7:06 AM4:15 PM9 h 8 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).

What is the weather like in Acton?

Acton has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 14°F (-10°C).

It gets about 49.7 inches (1,262 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is October and the driest is February.

The best time to visit Acton is May–June and August–September. At 259 ft of elevation, nights are mild most of the year. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.

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Questions about the weather in Acton

What is the hottest month in Acton?

July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C).

What is the coldest month in Acton?

January, with an average low of 14°F (-10°C).

How much does it rain in Acton?

About 49.7 inches (1,262 mm) a year; the wettest month is October.

Does it snow in Acton?

Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.

When is the best time to visit Acton?

May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Acton have?

Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).

What is the weather like in Acton in November?

Highs average 53°F and lows 29°F, with about 3.8 inches of precipitation.

What time is sunrise in Acton?

Around 6:35 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:25 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.

Where does this Acton weather forecast come from?

From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Acton.

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