West Townsend, MA
Unincorporated community in Middlesex County, Massachusetts
West Townsend is a small unincorporated community in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It is 1.7 miles SE of Townsend, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 01474.
West Townsend at a glance
- State
- Massachusetts
- County
- Middlesex County
- ZIP code
- 01474
- Nearest town
- Townsend (1.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 42.6775, -71.7408
Weather in West Townsend now
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West Townsend weather by the hour
West Townsend weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of West Townsend.
This week in West Townsend
Sunrise, sunset and moon in West Townsend
What is the weather usually like in West Townsend?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 81°F average high
- Februarycoldest month · 14°F average low
- 49.6 inprecipitation per year · 1,260 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit West Townsend: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station FITCHBURG COOP, MA US (USC00192807), adjusted for the elevation of West Townsend.
West Townsend weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in West Townsend through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:12 AM | 4:40 PM | 9 h 27 min |
| February | 6:41 AM | 5:20 PM | 10 h 38 min |
| March | 6:56 AM | 6:54 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:03 AM | 7:30 PM | 13 h 26 min |
| May | 5:22 AM | 8:03 PM | 14 h 41 min |
| June | 5:06 AM | 8:28 PM | 15 h 21 min |
| July | 5:21 AM | 8:24 PM | 15 h 3 min |
| August | 5:52 AM | 7:50 PM | 13 h 58 min |
| September | 6:25 AM | 6:58 PM | 12 h 32 min |
| October | 6:59 AM | 6:06 PM | 11 h 7 min |
| November | 6:37 AM | 4:25 PM | 9 h 48 min |
| December | 7:08 AM | 4:15 PM | 9 h 7 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in West Townsend?
West Townsend has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 81°F (27°C), and the coldest is February, with average lows of 14°F (-10°C).
It gets about 49.6 inches (1,260 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is October and the driest is February.
The best time to visit West Townsend 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 Townsend
The closest live webcam is New Ipswich: 124 N, MM 4.2, RWIS Station, 6.7 miles NW of West Townsend.
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Map of West Townsend, MA
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Other communities near West Townsend
- Rogersville1.6 mi SW
- South Row3.6 mi SE
- Townsend Harbor3.9 mi SE
- South Village4.3 mi W
- South Brookline4.8 mi NE
- West Brookline5.1 mi NE
- Suburban Village Trailer Park6.0 mi E
- West Hollis6.4 mi E
- Gibson Four Corners6.6 mi NW
- Bank7.0 mi NW
- Vose7.1 mi SE
- Vose7.1 mi SE
- Hovey Corner7.1 mi E
- Whalom7.1 mi S
- South Pepperell7.3 mi E
Questions about West Townsend
Where is West Townsend, MA?
West Townsend is an unincorporated community in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, 1.7 miles SE of Townsend.
What county is West Townsend in?
West Townsend is in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
What is the ZIP code of West Townsend, MA?
The ZIP code for West Townsend is 01474.
What is the nearest town to West Townsend?
Townsend, 1.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near West Townsend?
Yes. The closest is New Ipswich: 124 N, MM 4.2, RWIS Station, 6.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in West Townsend?
July, with an average high of 81°F (27°C).
What is the coldest month in West Townsend?
February, with an average low of 14°F (-10°C).
How much does it rain in West Townsend?
About 49.6 inches (1,260 mm) a year; the wettest month is October.
Does it snow in West Townsend?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit West Townsend?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does West Townsend have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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