Hanscom AFB, MA Weather & Growing Conditions
Local forecast, frost dates, hardiness zone and planting guidance for Hanscom AFB, a community in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
This Afternoon
73°F
Partly Sunny
Partly sunny. High near 73, with temperatures falling to around 66 in the afternoon. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
7-day forecast for Hanscom AFB
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This Afternoon | 73°F | Partly Sunny | 5 mph SW | 6% |
| Tonight | 52°F | Partly Cloudy | 5 mph SW | 8% |
| Wednesday | 76°F | Sunny | 5 to 8 mph SW | 5% |
| Wednesday Night | 56°F | Partly Cloudy | 6 mph SW | 0% |
| Thursday | 74°F | Mostly Cloudy | 6 to 10 mph SW | 13% |
| Thursday Night | 60°F | Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain | 3 to 7 mph SW | 44% |
| Friday | 71°F | Rain Likely | 6 mph S | 72% |
| Friday Night | 54°F | Rain | 5 mph E | 83% |
| Saturday | 64°F | Light Rain Likely | 6 mph N | 74% |
| Saturday Night | 45°F | Chance Light Rain | 5 mph NW | 46% |
| Sunday | 60°F | Slight Chance Light Rain | 6 mph NW | 24% |
| Sunday Night | 42°F | Partly Cloudy | 3 mph W | 13% |
| Monday | 59°F | Chance Light Rain | 3 to 7 mph W | 31% |
| Monday Night | 40°F | Chance Light Rain | 7 mph W | 35% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov) for Hanscom AFB (42.458, -71.279). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Hanscom AFB
Last spring frost
Apr 28
First fall frost
Oct 10
Growing season
165 days
Hardiness zone
6b
More local growing data for Hanscom AFB: nearby ZIP 01731 weather · frost dates · planting calendar · Massachusetts frost dates
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Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Bedford Hanscom Fld, Ma (0.4 mi from Hanscom AFB). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Nov 3, 2026.