Northampton, MA weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
Weather in Northampton now
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Northampton weather by the hour
Northampton weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Northampton.
This week in Northampton
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Northampton
What is the weather usually like in Northampton?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 83°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 14°F average low
- 46.6 inprecipitation per year · 1,183 mm
- 36.5 insnowfall per year · 93 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Northampton: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station AMHERST, MA US (USC00190120), adjusted for the elevation of Northampton.
Northampton weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Northampton through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:15 AM | 4:44 PM | 9 h 29 min |
| February | 6:45 AM | 5:24 PM | 10 h 39 min |
| March | 7:00 AM | 6:58 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:07 AM | 7:33 PM | 13 h 25 min |
| May | 5:27 AM | 8:06 PM | 14 h 39 min |
| June | 5:11 AM | 8:30 PM | 15 h 19 min |
| July | 5:26 AM | 8:27 PM | 15 h 1 min |
| August | 5:56 AM | 7:53 PM | 13 h 56 min |
| September | 6:29 AM | 7:02 PM | 12 h 32 min |
| October | 7:02 AM | 6:10 PM | 11 h 8 min |
| November | 6:40 AM | 4:30 PM | 9 h 50 min |
| December | 7:11 AM | 4:20 PM | 9 h 9 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Northampton?
Northampton 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 14°F (-10°C).
It gets about 46.6 inches (1,183 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is October and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 36 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Northampton is June to September. At 194 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 Northampton
What is the hottest month in Northampton?
July, with an average high of 83°F (28°C).
What is the coldest month in Northampton?
January, with an average low of 14°F (-10°C).
How much does it rain in Northampton?
About 46.6 inches (1,183 mm) a year; the wettest month is October.
Does it snow in Northampton?
Yes, about 36 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Northampton?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Northampton have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
What is the weather like in Northampton in November?
Highs average 49°F and lows 29°F, with about 3.4 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Northampton?
Around 6:40 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:30 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Northampton weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Northampton.
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