Thorndike, MA
Unincorporated community in Hampden County, Massachusetts
Thorndike is a small unincorporated community in Hampden County, Massachusetts. It is 1.5 miles E of Palmer Town, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 01079.
Thorndike at a glance
- State
- Massachusetts
- County
- Hampden County
- ZIP code
- 01079
- Nearest town
- Palmer Town (1.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 42.1875, -72.3361
Weather in Thorndike now
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Thorndike weather by the hour
Thorndike weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Thorndike.
This week in Thorndike
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Thorndike
What is the weather usually like in Thorndike?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 82°F average high
- Februarycoldest month · 15°F average low
- 47.5 inprecipitation per year · 1,207 mm
- 47.5 insnowfall per year · 121 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Thorndike: 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 Thorndike.
Thorndike weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Thorndike through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:13 AM | 4:44 PM | 9 h 30 min |
| February | 6:43 AM | 5:23 PM | 10 h 39 min |
| March | 6:59 AM | 6:57 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:06 AM | 7:32 PM | 13 h 25 min |
| May | 5:26 AM | 8:05 PM | 14 h 38 min |
| June | 5:10 AM | 8:28 PM | 15 h 18 min |
| July | 5:25 AM | 8:25 PM | 15 h 0 min |
| August | 5:55 AM | 7:51 PM | 13 h 56 min |
| September | 6:28 AM | 7:00 PM | 12 h 32 min |
| October | 7:00 AM | 6:09 PM | 11 h 8 min |
| November | 6:38 AM | 4:29 PM | 9 h 51 min |
| December | 7:09 AM | 4:19 PM | 9 h 10 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Thorndike?
Thorndike 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 Thorndike 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 Thorndike
The closest live webcam is Ludlow › East: I-90: I-90-EB-MM57.7 - EB gantry [TZ-4]: EAST, 4.7 miles SW of Thorndike.
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Map of Thorndike, MA
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Other communities near Thorndike
- Three Rivers1.4 mi W
- Whipples1.4 mi NE
- Duckville2.1 mi N
- Tenneyville2.7 mi SE
- Red Bridge3.9 mi W
- West Brimfield3.9 mi E
- Gibbs Crossing4.2 mi NE
- Butlerville4.2 mi SW
- Fentonville4.6 mi SE
- West Ware5.9 mi N
- Ware Center6.2 mi NE
- Dingley Dell6.2 mi SE
- Ludlow Center6.3 mi W
- South Quabbin Villa6.7 mi N
- South Monson6.7 mi S
Questions about Thorndike
Where is Thorndike, MA?
Thorndike is an unincorporated community in Hampden County, Massachusetts, 1.5 miles E of Palmer Town.
What county is Thorndike in?
Thorndike is in Hampden County, Massachusetts.
What is the ZIP code of Thorndike, MA?
The ZIP code for Thorndike is 01079.
What is the nearest town to Thorndike?
Palmer Town, 1.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Thorndike?
Yes. The closest is Ludlow › East: I-90: I-90-EB-MM57.7 - EB gantry [TZ-4]: EAST, 4.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Thorndike?
July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C).
What is the coldest month in Thorndike?
February, with an average low of 15°F (-9°C).
How much does it rain in Thorndike?
About 47.5 inches (1,207 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Thorndike?
Yes, about 48 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Thorndike?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Thorndike have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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