What is today's weather forecast for Northampton, MA?

Today's forecast for Northampton shows a high of 37 degrees and a low of 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 37.

What is the 7-day weather forecast for Northampton, MA?

The 7-day forecast for Northampton shows highs from 25 to 38 degrees and lows from 2 to 19 degrees Fahrenheit. Expect precipitation on 4 days with chances of 20% or higher.

Will it rain in Northampton, MA this week?

Yes, rain is possible in Northampton this week. Precipitation chances: Friday (20% chance), Saturday (30% chance), Tuesday (40% chance), Wednesday (30% chance).

How accurate is the Northampton weather forecast?

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Northampton, MA Weather Forecast and Current Conditions

Current Conditions From Nearby Local Station

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24°F
Feels Like 24°F

Humidity 93% Dew Point 22°F Wind Calm Barometer 29.93 in.

Report from a MADIS/MESONET weather station 0.3 mi. NE of central Northampton
at 5:30 AM Thu, Dec 4, 2025

Point Forecast at a Glance

ThuDec 4

FriDec 5

SatDec 6

30%

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MonDec 8

TueDec 9

WedDec 10

30%

7-Day Temperature Trend

Week Ahead Summary

Variable high temperatures through the week, ranging from 25°F to 38°F. Unsettled weather expected with snow likely on at least 4 days.

Climate Context

This week's forecast shows temperatures running 5°F below the historical average for December. Normal highs for this period are around 38°F with lows around 21°F.

This Date in Weather History

1987 - A cold front crossing the Pacific Coast Region brought high winds and heavy rain to California. Thunderstorm winds gusted to 55 mph at Newport Beach CA, and Mount Wilson CA was drenched with 2.17 inches of rain in six hours. Gale force winds prevailed along the Northern Pacific Coast, and winds in the Tehachapis Mountains of southern California gusted to 60 mph.

Northampton, MA 7 Day Weather Forecast Details

Thursday Dec 4

Day: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 37. Light and variable wind becoming northwest 12 to 17 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 29 mph.

Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 3. Northwest wind 11 to 16 mph becoming light west after midnight.

Friday Dec 5

Day: Sunny, with a high near 25. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Night: A slight chance of snow after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Saturday Dec 6

Day: A chance of snow before 1pm, then a slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. Calm wind.

Sunday Dec 7

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 37. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.

Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 11. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph after midnight.

Monday Dec 8

Day: Sunny, with a high near 25. Northwest wind around 7 mph.

Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 2. Light northwest wind.

Tuesday Dec 9

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 30. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the afternoon.

Night: A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Light southwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Wednesday Dec 10

Day: A chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 38. Southwest wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

About Northampton, MA

The city of Northampton is the county seat of Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of Northampton (including its outer villages, Florence and Leeds) was 29,571. Northampton is known as an academic, artistic, musical, and countercultural hub. It features a large politically liberal community along with numerous alternative health and intellectual organizations. Based on U.S. Census demographics, election returns, and other criteria, the website Epodunk rates Northampton as the most politically liberal medium-size city (population 25,000–99,000) in the United States. The city has a high proportion of residents who identify as gay and lesbian and a high number of same-sex households and is a popular destination for the LGBT community. Northampton is part of the Pioneer Valley and is one of the northernmost cities in the Knowledge Corridor—a cross-state cultural and economic partnership with other Connecticut River Valley cities and towns. Northampton is part of the Springfield Metropolitan Area, one of western Massachusetts's two separate metropolitan areas. It sits approximately 19 miles (31 km) north of the city of Springfield. Northampton is home to Smith College, the Hotel Northampton, Northampton High School, Smith Vocational and Agricultural High School, and the Clarke Schools for Hearing and Speech.

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