Essex, MA Weather & Growing Conditions
Tonight
48°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. North wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
7-day forecast
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 48°F | Partly Cloudy | 9 mph N | 0% |
| Saturday | 61°F | Sunny | 5 to 8 mph NE | 0% |
| Saturday Night | 47°F | Partly Cloudy | 5 mph S | 1% |
| Sunday | 64°F | Rain Showers Likely | 2 to 9 mph S | 68% |
| Sunday Night | 54°F | Rain Showers | 5 to 9 mph E | 85% |
| Monday | 64°F | Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny | 7 to 13 mph NE | 31% |
| Monday Night | 52°F | Partly Cloudy | 5 to 14 mph NE | 5% |
| Tuesday | 63°F | Partly Sunny | 12 to 15 mph NE | 4% |
| Tuesday Night | 52°F | Mostly Cloudy | 8 to 14 mph NE | 2% |
| Wednesday | 63°F | Partly Sunny | 14 to 18 mph NE | 4% |
| Wednesday Night | 51°F | Mostly Cloudy | 10 to 14 mph NE | 14% |
| Thursday | 62°F | Chance Rain Showers | 14 to 20 mph NE | 30% |
| Thursday Night | 51°F | Chance Rain Showers | 9 to 14 mph NE | 37% |
| Friday | 65°F | Chance Rain Showers | 12 to 16 mph N | 37% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Essex, MA
Last spring frost
May 4
First fall frost
Oct 12
Growing season
160 days
Hardiness zone
6b
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Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Beverly, Ma (4.9 mi). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Sep 19, 2026.