Essex, MA Weather & Growing Conditions
Today
85°F
Sunny
Sunny, with a high near 85. Southwest wind around 7 mph.
7-day forecast
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 85°F | Sunny | 7 mph SW | 0% |
| Tonight | 63°F | Partly Cloudy | 6 mph SW | 2% |
| Wednesday | 83°F | Mostly Sunny | 2 to 7 mph SW | 2% |
| Wednesday Night | 67°F | Partly Cloudy | 6 mph SW | 5% |
| Thursday | 87°F | Mostly Sunny | 7 mph S | 12% |
| Thursday Night | 72°F | Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Cloudy | 7 mph SW | 16% |
| Friday | 90°F | Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers | 7 mph SW | 22% |
| Friday Night | 71°F | Chance Rain Showers then Partly Cloudy | 6 mph SW | 31% |
| Saturday | 87°F | Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers | 6 mph S | 32% |
| Saturday Night | 71°F | Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy | 6 mph SW | 45% |
| Sunday | 88°F | Mostly Sunny | 3 to 7 mph SW | 8% |
| Sunday Night | 71°F | Mostly Clear | 7 mph SW | 9% |
| Monday | 90°F | Sunny | 5 to 9 mph SW | 8% |
| Monday Night | 70°F | Partly Cloudy | 8 mph W | 10% |
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 Aug 4, 2026.