Reading, MA Weather & Growing Conditions
Local forecast, frost dates, hardiness zone and planting guidance for Reading, a community in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
Overnight
61°F
Clear
Clear, with a low around 61. West wind 5 to 8 mph. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
7-day forecast for Reading
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight | 61°F | Clear | 5 to 8 mph W | 2% |
| Tuesday | 85°F | Sunny | 6 mph SW | 0% |
| Tuesday Night | 62°F | Partly Cloudy | 5 mph SW | 1% |
| Wednesday | 85°F | Mostly Sunny | 2 to 6 mph W | 1% |
| Wednesday Night | 67°F | Partly Cloudy | 5 mph SW | 6% |
| Thursday | 88°F | Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers | 3 to 7 mph SW | 16% |
| Thursday Night | 72°F | Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Cloudy | 7 mph SW | 21% |
| Friday | 90°F | Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers | 5 to 8 mph SW | 21% |
| Friday Night | 71°F | Chance Rain Showers | 6 mph W | 30% |
| Saturday | 88°F | Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers | 6 mph W | 32% |
| Saturday Night | 70°F | Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy | 6 mph SW | 44% |
| Sunday | 89°F | Mostly Sunny | 3 to 7 mph W | 10% |
| Sunday Night | 71°F | Mostly Clear | 7 mph SW | 12% |
| Monday | 89°F | Sunny | 5 to 10 mph SW | 8% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov) for Reading (42.535, -71.105). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Reading
Last spring frost
Apr 25
First fall frost
Oct 17
Growing season
174 days
Hardiness zone
6b
More local growing data for Reading: nearby ZIP 01867 weather · frost dates · planting calendar · Massachusetts frost dates
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Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Reading, Ma (1.3 mi from Reading). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Aug 4, 2026.