Worcester, MA Weather & Growing Conditions
Local forecast, frost dates, hardiness zone and planting guidance for Worcester, a city in Worcester County, Massachusetts.
Tonight
48°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. North wind around 7 mph.
7-day forecast for Worcester
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 48°F | Partly Cloudy | 7 mph N | 0% |
| Saturday | 64°F | Sunny | 5 mph NE | 0% |
| Saturday Night | 45°F | Partly Cloudy | 3 mph S | 2% |
| Sunday | 63°F | Rain Showers | 2 to 6 mph SE | 85% |
| Sunday Night | 53°F | Rain Showers | 3 to 8 mph E | 85% |
| Monday | 64°F | Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny | 7 to 10 mph NE | 24% |
| Monday Night | 48°F | Partly Cloudy | 5 to 10 mph NE | 6% |
| Tuesday | 60°F | Partly Sunny | 10 mph NE | 8% |
| Tuesday Night | 47°F | Mostly Cloudy | 7 to 12 mph NE | 3% |
| Wednesday | 60°F | Partly Sunny | 14 mph NE | 7% |
| Wednesday Night | 47°F | Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers | 9 to 13 mph NE | 21% |
| Thursday | 59°F | Chance Rain Showers | 13 mph NE | 28% |
| Thursday Night | 49°F | Chance Rain Showers | 8 to 13 mph NE | 35% |
| Friday | 63°F | Chance Rain Showers | 13 mph N | 33% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov) for Worcester (42.269, -71.808). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Worcester
Last spring frost
Apr 23
First fall frost
Oct 21
Growing season
181 days
Hardiness zone
6a
More local growing data for Worcester: nearby ZIP 01608 weather · frost dates · planting calendar · Massachusetts frost dates
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Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Worcester Rgnl Ap, Ma (3.7 mi from Worcester). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Sep 19, 2026.