Needham, MA weather

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

Weather in Needham now

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Needham weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in Needham

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Needham

What is the weather usually like in Needham?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

13°32°50°69°87°35°18°Jan38°18°Feb46°26°Mar58°35°Apr68°46°May77°56°Jun82°62°Jul80°60°Aug73°52°Sep62°40°Oct51°31°Nov41°23°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.4"Jan3.1"Feb3.9"Mar4.1"Apr3.8"May4.1"Jun3.9"Jul3.8"Aug4.2"Sep4.8"Oct3.7"Nov4.4"Dec

Best time to visit Needham: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station NATICK, MA US (USC00195175), adjusted for the elevation of Needham.

Needham weather month by month

January
35° 18°F
3.4 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 13.8 in of snow
February
38° 18°F
3.1 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 8.9 in of snow
March
46° 26°F
3.9 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 8.2 in of snow
April
58° 35°F
4.1 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 2.2 in of snow
May
68° 46°F
3.8 in of rain · 8 wet days
June
77° 56°F
4.1 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
82° 62°F
3.9 in of rain · 7 wet days
August
80° 60°F
3.8 in of rain · 7 wet days
September
73° 52°F
4.2 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
62° 40°F
4.8 in of rain · 6 wet days
November
51° 31°F
3.7 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 1.1 in of snow
December
41° 23°F
4.4 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 11.5 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Needham through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:09 AM4:39 PM9 h 29 min
February6:39 AM5:18 PM10 h 39 min
March6:54 AM6:52 PM11 h 57 min
April6:02 AM7:27 PM13 h 25 min
May5:21 AM8:00 PM14 h 39 min
June5:06 AM8:24 PM15 h 18 min
July5:20 AM8:21 PM15 h 1 min
August5:51 AM7:47 PM13 h 56 min
September6:23 AM6:56 PM12 h 32 min
October6:56 AM6:04 PM11 h 8 min
November6:34 AM4:24 PM9 h 50 min
December7:05 AM4:15 PM9 h 9 min

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

What is the weather like in Needham?

Needham has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 18°F (-8°C).

It gets about 47.3 inches (1,200 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is October and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 46 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Needham is June to September. At 161 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 Needham

What is the hottest month in Needham?

July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C).

What is the coldest month in Needham?

January, with an average low of 18°F (-8°C).

How much does it rain in Needham?

About 47.3 inches (1,200 mm) a year; the wettest month is October.

Does it snow in Needham?

Yes, about 46 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Needham?

June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Needham have?

Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).

What is the weather like in Needham in November?

Highs average 51°F and lows 31°F, with about 3.7 inches of precipitation.

What time is sunrise in Needham?

Around 6:34 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:24 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.

Where does this Needham weather forecast come from?

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

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