South Acton, MA
Unincorporated community in Middlesex County, Massachusetts
South Acton is a small unincorporated community in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It is 1.9 miles NE of Acton, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 01720.
South Acton at a glance
- State
- Massachusetts
- County
- Middlesex County
- ZIP code
- 01720
- Nearest town
- Acton (1.9 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 42.4583, -71.4542
Weather in South Acton now
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South Acton weather by the hour
South Acton weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of South Acton.
This week in South Acton
Sunrise, sunset and moon in South Acton
What is the weather usually like in South Acton?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 15°F average low
- 49.7 inprecipitation per year · 1,262 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit South Acton: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MAYNARD 2, MA US (USC00194580), adjusted for the elevation of South Acton.
South Acton weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in South Acton through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:10 AM | 4:39 PM | 9 h 28 min |
| February | 6:40 AM | 5:19 PM | 10 h 38 min |
| March | 6:55 AM | 6:53 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:02 AM | 7:28 PM | 13 h 26 min |
| May | 5:22 AM | 8:02 PM | 14 h 40 min |
| June | 5:06 AM | 8:26 PM | 15 h 20 min |
| July | 5:20 AM | 8:22 PM | 15 h 2 min |
| August | 5:51 AM | 7:48 PM | 13 h 57 min |
| September | 6:24 AM | 6:57 PM | 12 h 32 min |
| October | 6:57 AM | 6:05 PM | 11 h 7 min |
| November | 6:35 AM | 4:25 PM | 9 h 49 min |
| December | 7:06 AM | 4:15 PM | 9 h 8 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in South Acton?
South Acton has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 15°F (-10°C).
It gets about 49.7 inches (1,262 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is October and the driest is February.
The best time to visit South Acton is May–June and August–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 South Acton
The closest live webcam is Boxborough › North: RT-111: I-495-NB-MM74.6-Boxboro-Ex 75 Rt 111: NORTH, 5.0 miles NW of South Acton.
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Other communities near South Acton
- Kelly Corner1.2 mi N
- Damons Mills Westvale1.5 mi E
- West Acton1.6 mi NW
- Boxboro Station3.7 mi NW
- Village of Nagog Woods4.4 mi N
- Boxboro4.4 mi NW
- Nine Acre Corner4.4 mi SE
- Musketamquid Village subdivision5.6 mi S
- Baker Bridge6.3 mi E
- South Sudbury6.9 mi S
- West Bedford7.2 mi E
- South Lincoln7.2 mi SE
- Shaker Village7.4 mi NW
- Willows8.2 mi NW
- Devenscrest8.5 mi NW
Questions about South Acton
Where is South Acton, MA?
South Acton is an unincorporated community in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, 1.9 miles NE of Acton.
What county is South Acton in?
South Acton is in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
What is the ZIP code of South Acton, MA?
The ZIP code for South Acton is 01720.
What is the nearest town to South Acton?
Acton, 1.9 miles away.
Are there webcams near South Acton?
Yes. The closest is Boxborough › North: RT-111: I-495-NB-MM74.6-Boxboro-Ex 75 Rt 111: NORTH, 5.0 miles away.
What is the hottest month in South Acton?
July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in South Acton?
January, with an average low of 15°F (-10°C).
How much does it rain in South Acton?
About 49.7 inches (1,262 mm) a year; the wettest month is October.
Does it snow in South Acton?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit South Acton?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does South Acton have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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