Reading Highlands, MA

Unincorporated community in Middlesex County, Massachusetts

Reading Highlands is a small unincorporated community in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It is 0.8 miles NE of Reading, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 01867.

Reading Highlands at a glance

State
Massachusetts
County
Middlesex County
ZIP code
01867
Nearest town
Reading (0.8 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
42.5250, -71.1125

Weather in Reading Highlands now

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Reading Highlands weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Reading Highlands

What is the weather usually like in Reading Highlands?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

14°33°52°70°89°38°19°Jan40°20°Feb48°27°Mar60°37°Apr70°47°May78°56°Jun84°63°Jul82°61°Aug75°53°Sep64°42°Oct53°32°Nov43°24°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.9"Jan3.6"Feb4.9"Mar4.3"Apr3.8"May4.2"Jun4.0"Jul3.5"Aug3.9"Sep4.8"Oct4.0"Nov5.0"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station READING, MA US (USC00196783), adjusted for the elevation of Reading Highlands.

Reading Highlands weather month by month

January
38° 19°F
3.9 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 17.2 in of snow
February
40° 20°F
3.6 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 16.2 in of snow
March
48° 27°F
4.9 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 13.3 in of snow
April
60° 37°F
4.3 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 2.2 in of snow
May
70° 47°F
3.8 in of rain · 8 wet days
June
78° 56°F
4.2 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
84° 63°F
4.0 in of rain · 7 wet days
August
82° 61°F
3.5 in of rain · 6 wet days
September
75° 53°F
3.9 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
64° 42°F
4.8 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
November
53° 32°F
4.0 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 1.7 in of snow
December
43° 24°F
5.0 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 12.8 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Reading Highlands through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:09 AM4:38 PM9 h 28 min
February6:39 AM5:17 PM10 h 38 min
March6:54 AM6:52 PM11 h 57 min
April6:01 AM7:27 PM13 h 26 min
May5:20 AM8:01 PM14 h 40 min
June5:04 AM8:25 PM15 h 20 min
July5:19 AM8:21 PM15 h 2 min
August5:50 AM7:47 PM13 h 57 min
September6:23 AM6:55 PM12 h 32 min
October6:56 AM6:04 PM11 h 7 min
November6:34 AM4:23 PM9 h 49 min
December7:05 AM4:13 PM9 h 8 min

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

What is the weather like in Reading Highlands?

Reading Highlands has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 19°F (-8°C).

It gets about 50.0 inches (1,270 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is August. Snow is common: about 64 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Reading Highlands 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 Reading Highlands

The closest live webcam is Lynnfield: US 1: Rt1-SB-MM59.0 - 1.2 mi before Rt129 Walnut: SOUTH, 5.2 miles E of Reading Highlands.

Lynnfield: US 1: Rt1-SB-MM59.0 - 1.2 mi before Rt129 Walnut: SOUTHLynnfield · 5.2 mi EOn Windy
Saugus: US 1: Rt1-NB-MM57.1 - before Lynn Fells Pkwy : NORTHSaugus · 5.6 mi SEOn Windy
Saugus › South: US 1: Rt1-SB-MM56.0 - past Main St: SOUTHSaugus · 6.1 mi SEOn Windy
Burlington › South: US 3: I-95-SB - Exit 32 Rt 3: SOUTHBurlington · 6.2 mi SWOn Windy
Burlington › North: US 3: Rt3-NB-MM71.2 - from I-95 Ex 50A: NORTHBurlington · 6.4 mi SWOn Windy
Saugus › South: US 1: Rt1-SB-MM55.5 - past Essex St: SOUTHSaugus · 6.5 mi SEOn Windy
Medford › North: I-93: I-93-ME-MM23.1 - Ex 24 Rt 28 Fellsway: NORTHMedford · 6.7 mi SOn Windy
Revere: US 1: Rt1-NB-MM53.0 - before Rt 60 Squire Rd Rotary: NORTHRevere · 8.2 mi SEOn Windy
Somerville: Ten Hills › South: I-93: I-93-SB-MM20.3-Somerville-before Ex 20: SOUTHSomerville · 9.2 mi SOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Reading Highlands.

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Questions about Reading Highlands

Where is Reading Highlands, MA?

Reading Highlands is an unincorporated community in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, 0.8 miles NE of Reading.

What county is Reading Highlands in?

Reading Highlands is in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

What is the ZIP code of Reading Highlands, MA?

The ZIP code for Reading Highlands is 01867.

What is the nearest town to Reading Highlands?

Reading, 0.8 miles away.

Are there webcams near Reading Highlands?

Yes. The closest is Lynnfield: US 1: Rt1-SB-MM59.0 - 1.2 mi before Rt129 Walnut: SOUTH, 5.2 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Reading Highlands?

July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C).

What is the coldest month in Reading Highlands?

January, with an average low of 19°F (-8°C).

How much does it rain in Reading Highlands?

About 50.0 inches (1,270 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.

Does it snow in Reading Highlands?

Yes, about 64 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Reading Highlands?

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

What climate does Reading Highlands have?

Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).

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