West Manchester, MA

Unincorporated community in Essex County, Massachusetts

West Manchester is a small unincorporated community in Essex County, Massachusetts. It is 0.8 miles SE of Manchester-by-the-Sea, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 01944.

West Manchester at a glance

State
Massachusetts
County
Essex County
ZIP code
01944
Nearest town
Manchester-by-the-Sea (0.8 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
42.5667, -70.7833

Weather in West Manchester now

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West Manchester weather by the hour

West Manchester weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of West Manchester.

This week in West Manchester

Sunrise, sunset and moon in West Manchester

What is the weather usually like in West Manchester?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

13°31°49°67°85°37°18°Jan39°18°Feb45°25°Mar57°33°Apr66°44°May75°54°Jun80°60°Jul79°58°Aug72°51°Sep61°40°Oct51°31°Nov42°24°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.7"Jan3.6"Feb4.6"Mar4.2"Apr3.5"May4.0"Jun3.4"Jul3.4"Aug3.8"Sep5.0"Oct4.0"Nov4.8"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BEVERLY, MA US (USC00190593), adjusted for the elevation of West Manchester.

West Manchester weather month by month

January
37° 18°F
3.7 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 16.0 in of snow
February
39° 18°F
3.6 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 16.4 in of snow
March
45° 25°F
4.6 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 7.6 in of snow
April
57° 33°F
4.2 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 1.4 in of snow
May
66° 44°F
3.5 in of rain · 8 wet days
June
75° 54°F
4.0 in of rain · 8 wet days
July
80° 60°F
3.4 in of rain · 7 wet days
August
79° 58°F
3.4 in of rain · 5 wet days
September
72° 51°F
3.8 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
61° 40°F
5.0 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 0.3 in of snow
November
51° 31°F
4.0 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.9 in of snow
December
42° 24°F
4.8 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 8.8 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in West Manchester through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:08 AM4:36 PM9 h 28 min
February6:37 AM5:16 PM10 h 38 min
March6:53 AM6:50 PM11 h 57 min
April5:59 AM7:26 PM13 h 26 min
May5:19 AM7:59 PM14 h 40 min
June5:03 AM8:24 PM15 h 20 min
July5:17 AM8:20 PM15 h 2 min
August5:48 AM7:46 PM13 h 57 min
September6:21 AM6:54 PM12 h 32 min
October6:55 AM6:02 PM11 h 7 min
November6:33 AM4:22 PM9 h 49 min
December7:04 AM4:12 PM9 h 7 min

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

What is the weather like in West Manchester?

West Manchester has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 80°F (27°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 18°F (-8°C).

It gets about 48.0 inches (1,220 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is October and the driest is August. Snow is common: about 51 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit West Manchester 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 West Manchester

The closest live webcam is Marblehead: BYC Oceanfront, 5.6 miles SW of West Manchester.

Marblehead: BYC OceanfrontMarblehead · 5.6 mi SWOn Windy
Swampscott › South: Fishermans Beach - Fishermans Beach Cove - Eisman's BeachSwampscott · 9.3 mi SWOn Windy
Swampscott: Boston, Southwest ViewSwampscott · 9.3 mi SWOn Windy
Rockport › North-east: Harvey Park - Mount Pleasant StreetRockport · 10.6 mi NEOn Windy
Rockport: Thacher view fromRockport · 11.4 mi NEOn Windy
Lynnfield: US 1: Rt1-SB-MM59.0 - 1.2 mi before Rt129 Walnut: SOUTHLynnfield · 12.4 mi WOn Windy
Saugus: US 1: Rt1-NB-MM57.1 - before Lynn Fells Pkwy : NORTHSaugus · 13.5 mi SWOn Windy
Saugus › South: US 1: Rt1-SB-MM56.0 - past Main St: SOUTHSaugus · 14.2 mi SWOn Windy
Saugus › South: US 1: Rt1-SB-MM55.5 - past Essex St: SOUTHSaugus · 14.4 mi SWOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from West Manchester.

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Questions about West Manchester

Where is West Manchester, MA?

West Manchester is an unincorporated community in Essex County, Massachusetts, 0.8 miles SE of Manchester-by-the-Sea.

What county is West Manchester in?

West Manchester is in Essex County, Massachusetts.

What is the ZIP code of West Manchester, MA?

The ZIP code for West Manchester is 01944.

What is the nearest town to West Manchester?

Manchester-by-the-Sea, 0.8 miles away.

Are there webcams near West Manchester?

Yes. The closest is Marblehead: BYC Oceanfront, 5.6 miles away.

What is the hottest month in West Manchester?

July, with an average high of 80°F (27°C).

What is the coldest month in West Manchester?

January, with an average low of 18°F (-8°C).

How much does it rain in West Manchester?

About 48.0 inches (1,220 mm) a year; the wettest month is October.

Does it snow in West Manchester?

Yes, about 51 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit West Manchester?

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

What climate does West Manchester have?

Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).

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