Swift River, MA

Unincorporated community in Hampshire County, Massachusetts

Swift River is a small unincorporated community in Hampshire County, Massachusetts. It is 2.5 miles E of Goshen, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 01032.

Swift River at a glance

State
Massachusetts
County
Hampshire County
ZIP code
01032
Nearest town
Goshen (2.5 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
42.4472, -72.8583

Weather in Swift River now

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Swift River weather by the hour

Swift River weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in Swift River

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Swift River

What is the weather usually like in Swift River?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

7°27°46°66°85°31°12°Jan35°13°Feb42°21°Mar55°32°Apr67°42°May75°51°Jun80°56°Jul78°55°Aug71°47°Sep59°36°Oct47°27°Nov36°19°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.9"Jan3.6"Feb4.3"Mar4.3"Apr4.2"May5.1"Jun4.6"Jul4.5"Aug4.8"Sep5.6"Oct4.1"Nov5.2"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station WORTHINGTON, MA US (USC00199972), adjusted for the elevation of Swift River.

Swift River weather month by month

January
31° 12°F
3.9 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 19.3 in of snow
February
35° 13°F
3.6 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 18.2 in of snow
March
42° 21°F
4.3 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 13.8 in of snow
April
55° 32°F
4.3 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 4.0 in of snow
May
67° 42°F
4.2 in of rain · 9 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
June
75° 51°F
5.1 in of rain · 9 wet days
July
80° 56°F
4.6 in of rain · 8 wet days
August
78° 55°F
4.5 in of rain · 7 wet days
September
71° 47°F
4.8 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
59° 36°F
5.6 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 0.4 in of snow
November
47° 27°F
4.1 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 4.6 in of snow
December
36° 19°F
5.2 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 16.7 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Swift River through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:16 AM4:45 PM9 h 28 min
February6:46 AM5:24 PM10 h 38 min
March7:01 AM6:59 PM11 h 57 min
April6:08 AM7:34 PM13 h 26 min
May5:27 AM8:07 PM14 h 40 min
June5:12 AM8:32 PM15 h 20 min
July5:26 AM8:28 PM15 h 2 min
August5:57 AM7:54 PM13 h 57 min
September6:30 AM7:02 PM12 h 32 min
October7:03 AM6:11 PM11 h 7 min
November6:41 AM4:30 PM9 h 49 min
December7:12 AM4:20 PM9 h 8 min

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

What is the weather like in Swift River?

Swift River has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 80°F (26°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 12°F (-11°C).

It gets about 54.1 inches (1,374 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is October and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 77 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Swift River 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 Swift River

The closest live webcam is Whately › North: I-91: I-91-NB-MM32.3 - 2.2 mi before Ex35 Rts 5&10: NORTH, 12.1 miles E of Swift River.

Whately › North: I-91: I-91-NB-MM32.3 - 2.2 mi before Ex35 Rts 5&10: NORTHWhately · 12.1 mi EOn Windy
Hatfield › North: I-91: I-91-NB-MM30.0 - Ex 30 Rts 5 & 10: NORTHHatfield · 12.2 mi EOn Windy
Deerfield › North: I-91: I-91-NB-MM35.9 - Ex 36 Rt 116: NORTHDeerfield · 12.6 mi EOn Windy
Hatfield › North: I-91: I-91-NB-MM27.3 - Ex 27 Rts 5 & 10: NORTHHatfield · 12.8 mi SEOn Windy
Deerfield › North: I-91: I-91-NB-MM37.7 - Lee Rd: NORTHDeerfield · 12.8 mi EOn Windy
Northampton › South: I-91: I-91-SB-MM25.8 - Ex 26 Rts 5 & 10: SOUTHNorthampton · 13.4 mi SEOn Windy
Hadley › West: RT-9: Rt9-WB - East of Coolidge Br: WESTHadley · 14.5 mi SEOn Windy
Blandford › East: I-90: I-90-EB-MM26.4 - Maint. Facility [TZ-2]: EASTBlandford · 16.4 mi SOn Windy
Holyoke › North: I-91: I-91-NB-MM20.8 - 1.8 mi before Ex 23 Rt 5: NORTHHolyoke · 16.7 mi SEOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Swift River.

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Questions about Swift River

Where is Swift River, MA?

Swift River is an unincorporated community in Hampshire County, Massachusetts, 2.5 miles E of Goshen.

What county is Swift River in?

Swift River is in Hampshire County, Massachusetts.

What is the ZIP code of Swift River, MA?

The ZIP code for Swift River is 01032.

What is the nearest town to Swift River?

Goshen, 2.5 miles away.

Are there webcams near Swift River?

Yes. The closest is Whately › North: I-91: I-91-NB-MM32.3 - 2.2 mi before Ex35 Rts 5&10: NORTH, 12.1 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Swift River?

July, with an average high of 80°F (26°C).

What is the coldest month in Swift River?

January, with an average low of 12°F (-11°C).

How much does it rain in Swift River?

About 54.1 inches (1,374 mm) a year; the wettest month is October.

Does it snow in Swift River?

Yes, about 77 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Swift River?

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

What climate does Swift River have?

Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).

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