Ipswich, MA Weather & Growing Conditions
Local forecast, frost dates, hardiness zone and planting guidance for Ipswich, a community in Essex County, Massachusetts.
This Afternoon
69°F
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly cloudy. High near 69, with temperatures falling to around 61 in the afternoon. South wind around 5 mph.
7-day forecast for Ipswich
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This Afternoon | 69°F | Mostly Cloudy | 5 mph S | 3% |
| Tonight | 51°F | Mostly Cloudy | 6 mph SW | 5% |
| Wednesday | 74°F | Mostly Sunny | 6 to 9 mph SW | 6% |
| Wednesday Night | 55°F | Partly Cloudy | 8 mph SW | 3% |
| Thursday | 72°F | Partly Sunny | 8 to 12 mph SW | 13% |
| Thursday Night | 61°F | Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain | 6 to 9 mph SW | 48% |
| Friday | 68°F | Rain | 6 mph S | 84% |
| Friday Night | 55°F | Rain | 6 mph SE | 84% |
| Saturday | 62°F | Light Rain | 9 mph NW | 77% |
| Saturday Night | 45°F | Chance Light Rain | 8 mph NW | 52% |
| Sunday | 59°F | Chance Light Rain | 5 to 9 mph W | 28% |
| Sunday Night | 40°F | Partly Cloudy | 7 mph W | 12% |
| Monday | 56°F | Slight Chance Light Rain | 8 to 12 mph W | 20% |
| Monday Night | 38°F | Slight Chance Light Rain | 9 mph W | 20% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov) for Ipswich (42.676, -70.822). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Ipswich
Last spring frost
May 4
First fall frost
Oct 12
Growing season
160 days
Hardiness zone
6b
More local growing data for Ipswich: nearby ZIP 01938 weather · frost dates · planting calendar · Massachusetts frost dates
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Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Beverly, Ma (6.8 mi from Ipswich). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Nov 3, 2026.