Wachusett, MA
Unincorporated community in Worcester County, Massachusetts
Wachusett is a small unincorporated community in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It is 2.0 miles NW of Westminster, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 01473.
Wachusett at a glance
- State
- Massachusetts
- County
- Worcester County
- ZIP code
- 01473
- Nearest town
- Westminster (2.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 42.5389, -71.8711
Weather in Wachusett now
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Wachusett weather by the hour
Wachusett weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Wachusett.
This week in Wachusett
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Wachusett
What is the weather usually like in Wachusett?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 80°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 14°F average low
- 49.3 inprecipitation per year · 1,253 mm
- 75.2 insnowfall per year · 191 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Wachusett: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ASHBURNHAM, MA US (USC00190190), adjusted for the elevation of Wachusett.
Wachusett weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Wachusett through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:12 AM | 4:41 PM | 9 h 28 min |
| February | 6:42 AM | 5:20 PM | 10 h 38 min |
| March | 6:57 AM | 6:55 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:04 AM | 7:30 PM | 13 h 26 min |
| May | 5:23 AM | 8:04 PM | 14 h 40 min |
| June | 5:07 AM | 8:28 PM | 15 h 20 min |
| July | 5:22 AM | 8:24 PM | 15 h 2 min |
| August | 5:53 AM | 7:50 PM | 13 h 57 min |
| September | 6:26 AM | 6:58 PM | 12 h 32 min |
| October | 6:59 AM | 6:07 PM | 11 h 7 min |
| November | 6:37 AM | 4:26 PM | 9 h 49 min |
| December | 7:08 AM | 4:16 PM | 9 h 8 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Wachusett?
Wachusett 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 14°F (-10°C).
It gets about 49.3 inches (1,253 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is October and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 75 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Wachusett 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 Wachusett
The closest live webcam is Sterling › South-east, 8.7 miles SE of Wachusett.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Wachusett.
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Map of Wachusett, MA
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Other communities near Wachusett
- Bakers Grove0.7 mi W
- Leino Park1.0 mi S
- Wachusett Station1.9 mi NE
- Waites Corner2.0 mi NE
- West Fitchburg2.9 mi NE
- Whitmanville3.4 mi NW
- South Fitchburg4.8 mi E
- West Leominster5.5 mi E
- South Gardner5.7 mi W
- West Sterling6.7 mi SE
- Whalom6.8 mi E
- Hubbardston Station7.0 mi SW
- Gates Crossing7.4 mi SE
- Pratt Junction8.2 mi SE
- Pitcherville8.2 mi W
Questions about Wachusett
Where is Wachusett, MA?
Wachusett is an unincorporated community in Worcester County, Massachusetts, 2.0 miles NW of Westminster.
What county is Wachusett in?
Wachusett is in Worcester County, Massachusetts.
What is the ZIP code of Wachusett, MA?
The ZIP code for Wachusett is 01473.
What is the nearest town to Wachusett?
Westminster, 2.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near Wachusett?
Yes. The closest is Sterling › South-east, 8.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Wachusett?
July, with an average high of 80°F (26°C).
What is the coldest month in Wachusett?
January, with an average low of 14°F (-10°C).
How much does it rain in Wachusett?
About 49.3 inches (1,253 mm) a year; the wettest month is October.
Does it snow in Wachusett?
Yes, about 75 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Wachusett?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Wachusett have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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