Methuen Town, MA Weather & Growing Conditions
Local forecast, frost dates, hardiness zone and planting guidance for Methuen Town, a city in Essex County, Massachusetts.
This Afternoon
73°F
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly cloudy. High near 73, with temperatures falling to around 64 in the afternoon. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
7-day forecast for Methuen Town
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This Afternoon | 73°F | Mostly Cloudy | 5 mph SW | 3% |
| Tonight | 52°F | Mostly Cloudy | 0 to 5 mph SW | 4% |
| Wednesday | 77°F | Mostly Sunny | 5 to 10 mph SW | 5% |
| Wednesday Night | 55°F | Partly Cloudy | 5 mph SW | 3% |
| Thursday | 75°F | Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain | 5 to 10 mph SW | 21% |
| Thursday Night | 61°F | Chance Light Rain | 5 mph SW | 46% |
| Friday | 70°F | Rain | 0 to 5 mph S | 81% |
| Friday Night | 54°F | Rain | 0 to 5 mph E | 82% |
| Saturday | 63°F | Light Rain Likely | 5 mph N | 74% |
| Saturday Night | 43°F | Chance Light Rain | 5 mph NW | 51% |
| Sunday | 60°F | Chance Light Rain | 5 mph W | 27% |
| Sunday Night | 37°F | Partly Cloudy | 0 to 5 mph W | 11% |
| Monday | 58°F | Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain | 5 to 10 mph W | 19% |
| Monday Night | 35°F | Slight Chance Light Rain | 5 mph W | 18% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov) for Methuen Town (42.743, -71.179). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Methuen Town
Last spring frost
Apr 13
First fall frost
Oct 28
Growing season
198 days
Hardiness zone
6b
More local growing data for Methuen Town: nearby ZIP 01844 weather · frost dates · planting calendar · Massachusetts frost dates
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Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Lawrence, Ma (3.1 mi from Methuen Town). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Nov 3, 2026.