Prescott, MA

Historical community (former settlement) in Hampshire County, Massachusetts

Prescott is a historical community (former settlement) in Hampshire County, Massachusetts. It is 3.6 miles W of Pelham, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 01355.

Prescott at a glance

State
Massachusetts
County
Hampshire County
ZIP code
01355
Nearest town
Pelham (3.6 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
42.3917, -72.3458

Weather in Prescott now

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Prescott weather by the hour

Prescott weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in Prescott

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Prescott

What is the weather usually like in Prescott?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

10°29°49°68°87°33°15°Jan35°15°Feb44°24°Mar56°34°Apr68°45°May77°54°Jun82°60°Jul80°58°Aug73°51°Sep60°40°Oct49°31°Nov38°22°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.5"Jan3.1"Feb3.7"Mar3.7"Apr3.6"May4.2"Jun4.2"Jul4.8"Aug4.5"Sep4.8"Oct3.5"Nov4.0"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BELCHERTOWN, MA US (USC00190562), adjusted for the elevation of Prescott.

Prescott weather month by month

January
33° 15°F
3.5 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 12.3 in of snow
February
35° 15°F
3.1 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 13.7 in of snow
March
44° 24°F
3.7 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 8.8 in of snow
April
56° 34°F
3.7 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 1.4 in of snow
May
68° 45°F
3.6 in of rain · 8 wet days
June
77° 54°F
4.2 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
82° 60°F
4.2 in of rain · 7 wet days
August
80° 58°F
4.8 in of rain · 7 wet days
September
73° 51°F
4.5 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
60° 40°F
4.8 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.2 in of snow
November
49° 31°F
3.5 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 1.5 in of snow
December
38° 22°F
4.0 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 9.6 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Prescott through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:14 AM4:43 PM9 h 29 min
February6:43 AM5:22 PM10 h 39 min
March6:59 AM6:57 PM11 h 57 min
April6:06 AM7:32 PM13 h 25 min
May5:25 AM8:05 PM14 h 39 min
June5:10 AM8:29 PM15 h 19 min
July5:24 AM8:26 PM15 h 1 min
August5:55 AM7:52 PM13 h 56 min
September6:28 AM7:00 PM12 h 32 min
October7:01 AM6:09 PM11 h 7 min
November6:38 AM4:29 PM9 h 50 min
December7:10 AM4:19 PM9 h 8 min

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

What is the weather like in Prescott?

Prescott has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C), and the coldest is February, with average lows of 15°F (-9°C).

It gets about 47.5 inches (1,207 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 48 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Prescott 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 Prescott

The closest live webcam is Hadley › West: RT-9: Rt9-WB - East of Coolidge Br: WEST, 14.3 miles W of Prescott.

Hadley › West: RT-9: Rt9-WB - East of Coolidge Br: WESTHadley · 14.3 mi WOn Windy
Whately › North: I-91: I-91-NB-MM32.3 - 2.2 mi before Ex35 Rts 5&10: NORTHWhately · 14.4 mi WOn Windy
Hatfield › North: I-91: I-91-NB-MM30.0 - Ex 30 Rts 5 & 10: NORTHHatfield · 14.4 mi WOn Windy
Hatfield › North: I-91: I-91-NB-MM27.3 - Ex 27 Rts 5 & 10: NORTHHatfield · 15.0 mi WOn Windy
Deerfield › North: I-91: I-91-NB-MM35.9 - Ex 36 Rt 116: NORTHDeerfield · 15.2 mi NWOn Windy
Northampton › South: I-91: I-91-SB-MM25.8 - Ex 26 Rts 5 & 10: SOUTHNorthampton · 15.3 mi WOn Windy
Holyoke › North: I-91: I-91-NB-MM20.1 - 2.5 mi before Ex 23 Rt 5: NORTHHolyoke · 15.5 mi SWOn Windy
Holyoke › North: I-91: I-91-NB-MM20.8 - 1.8 mi before Ex 23 Rt 5: NORTHHolyoke · 15.6 mi SWOn Windy
Deerfield › North: I-91: I-91-NB-MM37.7 - Lee Rd: NORTHDeerfield · 16.3 mi NWOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Prescott.

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Questions about Prescott

Where is Prescott, MA?

Prescott is a historical community (former settlement) in Hampshire County, Massachusetts, 3.6 miles W of Pelham.

What county is Prescott in?

Prescott is in Hampshire County, Massachusetts.

What is the ZIP code of Prescott, MA?

The ZIP code for Prescott is 01355.

What is the nearest town to Prescott?

Pelham, 3.6 miles away.

Are there webcams near Prescott?

Yes. The closest is Hadley › West: RT-9: Rt9-WB - East of Coolidge Br: WEST, 14.3 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Prescott?

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

What is the coldest month in Prescott?

February, with an average low of 15°F (-9°C).

How much does it rain in Prescott?

About 47.5 inches (1,207 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.

Does it snow in Prescott?

Yes, about 48 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Prescott?

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

What climate does Prescott have?

Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).

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