Watson, MA
Unincorporated community in Franklin County, Massachusetts
Watson is a small unincorporated community in Franklin County, Massachusetts. It is 2.9 miles SE of Ashfield, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 01330.
Watson at a glance
- State
- Massachusetts
- County
- Franklin County
- ZIP code
- 01330
- Nearest town
- Ashfield (2.9 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 42.5375, -72.8567
Weather in Watson now
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Watson weather by the hour
Watson weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Watson.
This week in Watson
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Watson
What is the weather usually like in Watson?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 75°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 9°F average low
- 49.6 inprecipitation per year · 1,259 mm
- 85.3 insnowfall per year · 217 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Watson: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station E HAWLEY, MA US (USC00192175), adjusted for the elevation of Watson.
Watson weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Watson through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:16 AM | 4:45 PM | 9 h 28 min |
| February | 6:46 AM | 5:24 PM | 10 h 38 min |
| March | 7:01 AM | 6:59 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:08 AM | 7:34 PM | 13 h 26 min |
| May | 5:27 AM | 8:08 PM | 14 h 40 min |
| June | 5:11 AM | 8:32 PM | 15 h 20 min |
| July | 5:26 AM | 8:28 PM | 15 h 2 min |
| August | 5:57 AM | 7:54 PM | 13 h 57 min |
| September | 6:30 AM | 7:02 PM | 12 h 32 min |
| October | 7:03 AM | 6:10 PM | 11 h 7 min |
| November | 6:41 AM | 4:30 PM | 9 h 49 min |
| December | 7:12 AM | 4:20 PM | 9 h 8 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Watson?
Watson has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 75°F (24°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 9°F (-13°C).
It gets about 49.6 inches (1,259 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is October and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 85 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Watson 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 Watson
The closest live webcam is Deerfield › North: I-91: I-91-NB-MM37.7 - Lee Rd: NORTH, 12.1 miles E of Watson.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Watson.
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Other communities near Watson
- Spruce Corner2.5 mi S
- South Hawley2.5 mi W
- Dodge Corner4.4 mi N
- South Ashfield4.5 mi SE
- West Hawley4.7 mi W
- Baptist Corner4.9 mi E
- Bryant Four Corners6.1 mi SW
- Swift River6.2 mi S
- West Cummington6.5 mi SW
- Shirkshire6.7 mi E
- Zoar8.8 mi NW
- Zoar8.8 mi NW
- West Chesterfield9.4 mi S
- Shattuckville9.6 mi NE
- The Patten9.6 mi NE
Questions about Watson
Where is Watson, MA?
Watson is an unincorporated community in Franklin County, Massachusetts, 2.9 miles SE of Ashfield.
What county is Watson in?
Watson is in Franklin County, Massachusetts.
What is the ZIP code of Watson, MA?
The ZIP code for Watson is 01330.
What is the nearest town to Watson?
Ashfield, 2.9 miles away.
Are there webcams near Watson?
Yes. The closest is Deerfield › North: I-91: I-91-NB-MM37.7 - Lee Rd: NORTH, 12.1 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Watson?
July, with an average high of 75°F (24°C).
What is the coldest month in Watson?
January, with an average low of 9°F (-13°C).
How much does it rain in Watson?
About 49.6 inches (1,259 mm) a year; the wettest month is October.
Does it snow in Watson?
Yes, about 85 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Watson?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Watson have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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