Fitchburg, MA Weather & Growing Conditions
This Afternoon
71°F
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly cloudy. High near 71, with temperatures falling to around 62 in the afternoon. Southwest wind around 6 mph.
7-day forecast
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This Afternoon | 71°F | Mostly Cloudy | 6 mph SW | 10% |
| Tonight | 51°F | Mostly Cloudy | 6 mph SW | 3% |
| Wednesday | 73°F | Mostly Sunny | 6 to 9 mph SW | 4% |
| Wednesday Night | 54°F | Partly Cloudy | 8 mph SW | 2% |
| Thursday | 71°F | Chance Light Rain | 8 to 12 mph SW | 39% |
| Thursday Night | 60°F | Light Rain Likely | 3 to 7 mph SW | 60% |
| Friday | 68°F | Rain | 5 mph S | 80% |
| Friday Night | 53°F | Rain | 3 mph N | 80% |
| Saturday | 62°F | Light Rain Likely | 6 mph NW | 68% |
| Saturday Night | 42°F | Chance Light Rain | 6 mph NW | 45% |
| Sunday | 58°F | Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny | 8 mph W | 24% |
| Sunday Night | 36°F | Partly Cloudy | 6 mph W | 10% |
| Monday | 56°F | Slight Chance Light Rain | 6 to 12 mph W | 21% |
| Monday Night | 35°F | Slight Chance Light Rain | 8 mph W | 20% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Fitchburg, MA
Last spring frost
May 1
First fall frost
Oct 9
Growing season
162 days
Hardiness zone
6a
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Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Fitchburg Coop, Ma (2.3 mi). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Nov 3, 2026.