Wakefield, MA weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Wakefield weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Wakefield.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Wakefield
What is the weather usually like in Wakefield?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 84°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 19°F average low
- 50.0 inprecipitation per year · 1,270 mm
- 63.5 insnowfall per year · 161 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Wakefield: 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 Wakefield.
Wakefield weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Wakefield through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:09 AM | 4:38 PM | 9 h 28 min |
| February | 6:39 AM | 5:17 PM | 10 h 38 min |
| March | 6:54 AM | 6:51 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:01 AM | 7:27 PM | 13 h 26 min |
| May | 5:20 AM | 8:00 PM | 14 h 40 min |
| June | 5:04 AM | 8:25 PM | 15 h 20 min |
| July | 5:19 AM | 8:21 PM | 15 h 2 min |
| August | 5:50 AM | 7:47 PM | 13 h 57 min |
| September | 6:23 AM | 6:55 PM | 12 h 32 min |
| October | 6:56 AM | 6:03 PM | 11 h 7 min |
| November | 6:34 AM | 4:23 PM | 9 h 49 min |
| December | 7:05 AM | 4:13 PM | 9 h 8 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Wakefield?
Wakefield 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 Wakefield is June to September. At 98 ft of elevation, nights are mild most of the year. 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.
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Questions about the weather in Wakefield
What is the hottest month in Wakefield?
July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Wakefield?
January, with an average low of 19°F (-8°C).
How much does it rain in Wakefield?
About 50.0 inches (1,270 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.
Does it snow in Wakefield?
Yes, about 64 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Wakefield?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Wakefield have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
What is the weather like in Wakefield in November?
Highs average 53°F and lows 32°F, with about 4.0 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Wakefield?
Around 6:34 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:23 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Wakefield weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Wakefield.
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