Essex, MA Weather & Growing Conditions
Local forecast, frost dates, hardiness zone and planting guidance for Essex, a community in Essex County, Massachusetts.
This Afternoon
78°F
Sunny
Sunny, with a high near 78. Northwest wind around 7 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
7-day forecast for Essex
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This Afternoon | 78°F | Sunny | 7 mph NW | 0% |
| 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% |
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 Sep 18, 2026.