Dawson, MA
Unincorporated community in Worcester County, Massachusetts
Dawson is a small unincorporated community in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It is 1.2 miles NW of Holden, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 01520.
Dawson at a glance
- State
- Massachusetts
- County
- Worcester County
- ZIP code
- 01520
- Nearest town
- Holden (1.2 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 42.3397, -71.8514
Weather in Dawson now
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Dawson weather by the hour
Dawson weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Dawson.
This week in Dawson
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Dawson
What is the weather usually like in Dawson?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 80°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 17°F average low
- 48.3 inprecipitation per year · 1,226 mm
- 72.9 insnowfall per year · 185 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Dawson: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station WORCESTER RGNL AP, MA US (USW00094746), adjusted for the elevation of Dawson.
Dawson weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Dawson through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:12 AM | 4:41 PM | 9 h 29 min |
| February | 6:41 AM | 5:21 PM | 10 h 39 min |
| March | 6:57 AM | 6:55 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:04 AM | 7:30 PM | 13 h 25 min |
| May | 5:24 AM | 8:03 PM | 14 h 39 min |
| June | 5:08 AM | 8:27 PM | 15 h 19 min |
| July | 5:22 AM | 8:24 PM | 15 h 1 min |
| August | 5:53 AM | 7:50 PM | 13 h 56 min |
| September | 6:26 AM | 6:58 PM | 12 h 32 min |
| October | 6:59 AM | 6:07 PM | 11 h 8 min |
| November | 6:36 AM | 4:27 PM | 9 h 50 min |
| December | 7:07 AM | 4:17 PM | 9 h 9 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Dawson?
Dawson has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 80°F (27°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 17°F (-8°C).
It gets about 48.3 inches (1,226 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is October and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 73 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Dawson 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 Dawson
The closest live webcam is Sterling, 6.7 miles NE of Dawson.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Dawson.
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Questions about Dawson
Where is Dawson, MA?
Dawson is an unincorporated community in Worcester County, Massachusetts, 1.2 miles NW of Holden.
What county is Dawson in?
Dawson is in Worcester County, Massachusetts.
What is the ZIP code of Dawson, MA?
The ZIP code for Dawson is 01520.
What is the nearest town to Dawson?
Holden, 1.2 miles away.
Are there webcams near Dawson?
Yes. The closest is Sterling, 6.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Dawson?
July, with an average high of 80°F (27°C).
What is the coldest month in Dawson?
January, with an average low of 17°F (-8°C).
How much does it rain in Dawson?
About 48.3 inches (1,226 mm) a year; the wettest month is October.
Does it snow in Dawson?
Yes, about 73 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Dawson?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Dawson have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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