Furnace, MA
Unincorporated community in Worcester County, Massachusetts
Furnace is a small unincorporated community in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It is 2.0 miles SE of New Braintree, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 01531.
Furnace at a glance
- State
- Massachusetts
- County
- Worcester County
- ZIP code
- 01531
- Nearest town
- New Braintree (2.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 42.3458, -72.1611
Weather in Furnace now
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Furnace weather by the hour
Furnace weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Furnace.
This week in Furnace
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Furnace
What is the weather usually like in Furnace?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 83°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 13°F average low
- 47.7 inprecipitation per year · 1,212 mm
- 60.4 insnowfall per year · 153 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Furnace: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BARRE FALLS DAM, MA US (USC00190408), adjusted for the elevation of Furnace.
Furnace weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Furnace through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:13 AM | 4:42 PM | 9 h 29 min |
| February | 6:43 AM | 5:22 PM | 10 h 39 min |
| March | 6:58 AM | 6:56 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:05 AM | 7:31 PM | 13 h 25 min |
| May | 5:25 AM | 8:04 PM | 14 h 39 min |
| June | 5:09 AM | 8:28 PM | 15 h 19 min |
| July | 5:23 AM | 8:25 PM | 15 h 1 min |
| August | 5:54 AM | 7:51 PM | 13 h 56 min |
| September | 6:27 AM | 7:00 PM | 12 h 32 min |
| October | 7:00 AM | 6:08 PM | 11 h 8 min |
| November | 6:38 AM | 4:28 PM | 9 h 50 min |
| December | 7:09 AM | 4:18 PM | 9 h 9 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Furnace?
Furnace has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 83°F (28°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 13°F (-11°C).
It gets about 47.7 inches (1,212 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is October and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 60 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Furnace 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 Furnace
The closest live webcam is Warren › West: I-90: I-90-WB - Maint. Facility [TZ-5]: WEST, 11.7 miles S of Furnace.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Furnace.
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Questions about Furnace
Where is Furnace, MA?
Furnace is an unincorporated community in Worcester County, Massachusetts, 2.0 miles SE of New Braintree.
What county is Furnace in?
Furnace is in Worcester County, Massachusetts.
What is the ZIP code of Furnace, MA?
The ZIP code for Furnace is 01531.
What is the nearest town to Furnace?
New Braintree, 2.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near Furnace?
Yes. The closest is Warren › West: I-90: I-90-WB - Maint. Facility [TZ-5]: WEST, 11.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Furnace?
July, with an average high of 83°F (28°C).
What is the coldest month in Furnace?
January, with an average low of 13°F (-11°C).
How much does it rain in Furnace?
About 47.7 inches (1,212 mm) a year; the wettest month is October.
Does it snow in Furnace?
Yes, about 60 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Furnace?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Furnace have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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