Bancroft, MA
Unincorporated community in Berkshire County, Massachusetts
Bancroft is a small unincorporated community in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It is 3.2 miles SW of Becket, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 01011.
Bancroft at a glance
- State
- Massachusetts
- County
- Berkshire County
- ZIP code
- 01011
- Nearest town
- Becket (3.2 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 42.3092, -73.0292
Weather in Bancroft now
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Bancroft weather by the hour
Bancroft weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Bancroft.
This week in Bancroft
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Bancroft
What is the weather usually like in Bancroft?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 80°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 12°F average low
- 54.1 inprecipitation per year · 1,374 mm
- 77.1 insnowfall per year · 196 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Bancroft: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station WORTHINGTON, MA US (USC00199972), adjusted for the elevation of Bancroft.
Bancroft weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Bancroft through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:16 AM | 4:46 PM | 9 h 29 min |
| February | 6:46 AM | 5:25 PM | 10 h 39 min |
| March | 7:02 AM | 6:59 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:09 AM | 7:34 PM | 13 h 25 min |
| May | 5:28 AM | 8:08 PM | 14 h 39 min |
| June | 5:13 AM | 8:32 PM | 15 h 19 min |
| July | 5:27 AM | 8:28 PM | 15 h 1 min |
| August | 5:58 AM | 7:54 PM | 13 h 56 min |
| September | 6:30 AM | 7:03 PM | 12 h 32 min |
| October | 7:03 AM | 6:11 PM | 11 h 8 min |
| November | 6:41 AM | 4:31 PM | 9 h 50 min |
| December | 7:12 AM | 4:22 PM | 9 h 9 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Bancroft?
Bancroft has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 80°F (26°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 12°F (-11°C).
It gets about 54.1 inches (1,374 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is October and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 77 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Bancroft is June to September. 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.
Webcams near Bancroft
The closest live webcam is Blandford › East: I-90: I-90-EB-MM26.4 - Maint. Facility [TZ-2]: EAST, 6.6 miles SE of Bancroft.
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Map of Bancroft, MA
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Other communities near Bancroft
- Becket Center2.5 mi SW
- Algerie Four Corners6.3 mi S
- West Becket6.3 mi SW
- Dayville6.3 mi E
- Ringville7.4 mi NE
- Ringville7.4 mi NE
- South Worthington7.5 mi E
- Worthington Center7.7 mi NE
- West Worthington8.2 mi N
- Worthington Corners8.4 mi NE
- Knightville8.5 mi E
- Goss Heights8.6 mi E
- Leisure Lee8.8 mi W
- Otis Wood Lanes9.3 mi SW
- West Chesterfield10.1 mi NE
Questions about Bancroft
Where is Bancroft, MA?
Bancroft is an unincorporated community in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, 3.2 miles SW of Becket.
What county is Bancroft in?
Bancroft is in Berkshire County, Massachusetts.
What is the ZIP code of Bancroft, MA?
The ZIP code for Bancroft is 01011.
What is the nearest town to Bancroft?
Becket, 3.2 miles away.
Are there webcams near Bancroft?
Yes. The closest is Blandford › East: I-90: I-90-EB-MM26.4 - Maint. Facility [TZ-2]: EAST, 6.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Bancroft?
July, with an average high of 80°F (26°C).
What is the coldest month in Bancroft?
January, with an average low of 12°F (-11°C).
How much does it rain in Bancroft?
About 54.1 inches (1,374 mm) a year; the wettest month is October.
Does it snow in Bancroft?
Yes, about 77 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Bancroft?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Bancroft have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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