Essex, MA Weather & Growing Conditions
Local forecast, frost dates, hardiness zone and planting guidance for Essex, a community in Essex County, Massachusetts.
Overnight
52°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. Southwest wind around 6 mph.
7-day forecast for Essex
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight | 52°F | Partly Cloudy | 6 mph SW | 2% |
| Wednesday | 74°F | Mostly Sunny | 6 to 9 mph SW | 3% |
| Wednesday Night | 57°F | Partly Cloudy | 8 mph SW | 2% |
| Thursday | 73°F | Mostly Cloudy | 7 to 12 mph SW | 7% |
| Thursday Night | 60°F | Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain | 5 to 9 mph SW | 41% |
| Friday | 68°F | Light Rain | 6 mph S | 91% |
| Friday Night | 54°F | Light Rain | 6 mph SE | 96% |
| Saturday | 62°F | Light Rain Likely | 7 mph NE | 73% |
| Saturday Night | 45°F | Chance Light Rain | 8 mph NW | 30% |
| Sunday | 59°F | Slight Chance Light Rain | 6 to 10 mph W | 24% |
| Sunday Night | 39°F | Partly Cloudy | 7 mph W | 7% |
| Monday | 57°F | Slight Chance Light Rain | 8 to 12 mph W | 20% |
| Monday Night | 36°F | Slight Chance Light Rain then Partly Cloudy | 8 mph W | 17% |
| Tuesday | 57°F | Mostly Sunny | 8 to 12 mph SW | 8% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov) for Essex (42.640, -70.771). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Essex
Last spring frost
May 4
First fall frost
Oct 12
Growing season
160 days
Hardiness zone
6b
More local growing data for Essex: nearby ZIP 01929 weather · frost dates · planting calendar · Massachusetts frost dates
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Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Beverly, Ma (4.9 mi from Essex). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Nov 4, 2026.