Rockport, MA Weather & Growing Conditions
Local forecast, frost dates, hardiness zone and planting guidance for Rockport, a community in Essex County, Massachusetts.
Overnight
53°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. Southwest wind around 7 mph.
7-day forecast for Rockport
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight | 53°F | Partly Cloudy | 7 mph SW | 2% |
| Wednesday | 69°F | Sunny | 7 to 10 mph SW | 4% |
| Wednesday Night | 56°F | Partly Cloudy | 9 mph SW | 2% |
| Thursday | 69°F | Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy | 8 to 12 mph S | 6% |
| Thursday Night | 58°F | Chance Light Rain | 7 to 10 mph SW | 42% |
| Friday | 64°F | Light Rain | 7 mph S | 92% |
| Friday Night | 54°F | Light Rain | 7 mph S | 96% |
| Saturday | 60°F | Light Rain Likely | 8 mph E | 73% |
| Saturday Night | 48°F | Chance Light Rain | 7 to 13 mph NW | 30% |
| Sunday | 56°F | Slight Chance Light Rain | 7 to 14 mph W | 24% |
| Sunday Night | 44°F | Partly Cloudy | 8 to 12 mph W | 8% |
| Monday | 56°F | Slight Chance Light Rain | 14 mph W | 21% |
| Monday Night | 42°F | Slight Chance Light Rain then Partly Cloudy | 13 mph W | 18% |
| Tuesday | 56°F | Mostly Sunny | 15 mph W | 9% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov) for Rockport (42.641, -70.620). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Rockport
Last spring frost
May 4
First fall frost
Oct 12
Growing season
160 days
Hardiness zone
7a
More local growing data for Rockport: nearby ZIP 01966 weather · frost dates · planting calendar · Massachusetts frost dates
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Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Beverly, Ma (11.6 mi from Rockport). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Nov 4, 2026.