Worcester, MA Weather & Growing Conditions
Local forecast, frost dates, hardiness zone and planting guidance for Worcester, a city in Worcester County, Massachusetts.
This Afternoon
75°F
Sunny
Sunny. High near 75, with temperatures falling to around 69 in the afternoon. Southwest wind around 9 mph.
7-day forecast for Worcester
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This Afternoon | 75°F | Sunny | 9 mph SW | 1% |
| Tonight | 57°F | Partly Cloudy | 8 mph SW | 1% |
| Thursday | 72°F | Chance Light Rain | 8 to 13 mph SW | 33% |
| Thursday Night | 61°F | Chance Light Rain | 3 to 8 mph SW | 42% |
| Friday | 70°F | Light Rain Likely | 5 mph S | 56% |
| Friday Night | 54°F | Light Rain Likely | 2 mph SW | 56% |
| Saturday | 64°F | Chance Light Rain | 6 mph N | 29% |
| Saturday Night | 44°F | Chance Light Rain | 5 to 10 mph NW | 38% |
| Sunday | 57°F | Chance Light Rain | 12 mph W | 32% |
| Sunday Night | 38°F | Partly Cloudy | 9 mph W | 4% |
| Monday | 55°F | Mostly Sunny | 9 to 13 mph W | 7% |
| Monday Night | 36°F | Mostly Clear | 9 mph W | 5% |
| Tuesday | 58°F | Sunny | 12 mph W | 2% |
| Tuesday Night | 36°F | Mostly Clear | 8 mph W | 2% |
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 Nov 5, 2026.