Townsend, MA Weather & Growing Conditions
Local forecast, frost dates, hardiness zone and planting guidance for Townsend, a community in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
This Afternoon
76°F
Sunny
Sunny. High near 76, with temperatures falling to around 66 in the afternoon. Southwest wind around 7 mph.
7-day forecast for Townsend
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This Afternoon | 76°F | Sunny | 7 mph SW | 2% |
| Tonight | 57°F | Partly Cloudy | 5 mph SW | 2% |
| Thursday | 73°F | Slight Chance Light Rain | 5 to 10 mph SW | 24% |
| Thursday Night | 60°F | Chance Light Rain | 1 to 7 mph SW | 63% |
| Friday | 72°F | Light Rain Likely | 0 to 3 mph SW | 55% |
| Friday Night | 53°F | Light Rain Likely | 0 mph | 55% |
| Saturday | 64°F | Chance Light Rain | 3 mph N | 38% |
| Saturday Night | 43°F | Chance Light Rain | 2 to 7 mph NW | 45% |
| Sunday | 58°F | Chance Light Rain | 7 to 10 mph NW | 38% |
| Sunday Night | 37°F | Partly Cloudy | 7 mph W | 5% |
| Monday | 55°F | Mostly Sunny | 7 to 10 mph W | 8% |
| Monday Night | 34°F | Partly Cloudy | 2 to 6 mph W | 5% |
| Tuesday | 59°F | Sunny | 6 to 9 mph W | 3% |
| Tuesday Night | 35°F | Mostly Clear | 6 mph W | 3% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov) for Townsend (42.677, -71.710). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Townsend
Last spring frost
May 1
First fall frost
Oct 9
Growing season
162 days
Hardiness zone
6a
More local growing data for Townsend: nearby ZIP 01469 weather · frost dates · planting calendar · Massachusetts frost dates
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Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Fitchburg Coop, Ma (6.4 mi from Townsend). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Nov 4, 2026.