Essex, MA Weather Forecast and Current Conditions

Current Conditions From Nearby Local Station

Clear 32°F
Feels Like 32°F  
Humidity 77% Dew Point 25°F Wind W 1 MPH Gusts 1 Barometer 30.25 in.
Report from a personal weather station 2.1 mi. W of central Essex
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Point Forecast at a Glance

WedDec 3
Wed Dec 3: Partly Cloudy, Low 26F
 
26
ThuDec 4
Thu Dec 4: Snow, High 39F, Low 9F
20%
39
9
FriDec 5
Fri Dec 5: Sunny, High 28F, Low 19F
28
19
SatDec 6
Sat Dec 6: Rain And Snow, High 39F, Low 24F
40%
39
24
SunDec 7
Sun Dec 7: Partly Sunny, High 39F, Low 16F
39
16
MonDec 8
Mon Dec 8: Sunny, High 27F, Low 12F
27
12
TueDec 9
Tue Dec 9: Mostly Sunny, High 36F, Low 25F
36
25

7-Day Temperature Trend

Week Ahead Summary

High temperatures remain relatively stable through the week, ranging from 27°F to 39°F. Some precipitation possible with wintry mix on at least one day.

Climate Context

This week's forecast shows temperatures running 5°F below the historical average for December. Normal highs for this period are around 41°F with lows around 24°F.

This Date in Weather History

1982 - The temperature in New York City's Central Park reached 72 degrees to establish a record high for December. The month as a whole was also the warmest of record.

More on this and other weather history

Essex, MA 7 Day Weather Forecast Details

Wednesday Dec 3

Partly Cloudy

Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 26. Southwest wind around 6 mph.

Thursday Dec 4

Snow

Day: A slight chance of rain before 1pm, then a slight chance of snow after 5pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 39. West wind 9 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Mostly Clear

Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 9. Wind chill values as low as -3. Blustery, with a northwest wind 11 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph.

Friday Dec 5

Sunny

Day: Sunny, with a high near 28. Wind chill values as low as -2. West wind around 7 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.

Mostly Cloudy

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Saturday Dec 6

Rain And Snow

Day: A chance of snow before 10am, then a chance of rain and snow between 10am and 1pm, then a chance of rain after 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 39. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Mostly Cloudy

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Southwest wind around 6 mph.

Sunday Dec 7

Partly Sunny

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 39. Northwest wind around 7 mph.

Mostly Cloudy

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. Northwest wind 6 to 9 mph.

Monday Dec 8

Sunny

Day: Sunny, with a high near 27. Northwest wind 9 to 11 mph.

Mostly Clear

Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 12. Northwest wind 6 to 8 mph.

Tuesday Dec 9

Mostly Sunny

Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 36. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph.

Snow

Night: A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Southwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Wednesday Dec 10

Rain And Snow

Day: A chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 41. West wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.


About Essex, MA

Essex is a coastal town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States, 26 miles (42 km) north of Boston and 13 miles (21 km) southeast of Newburyport. It is known for its former role as a center of shipbuilding. The population was 3,675 at the 2020 census. The central village areas of Essex and South Essex make up the census-designated place of Essex.

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