Northampton, Massachusetts Climate Data

Northampton, Massachusetts has a Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year climate (Köppen classification: Dfb). Average annual temperatures range from 38.5 °F (low) to 59.7 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 47.5 Inches. Northampton is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 6a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around May 1 - May 10 through the first frost around Oct. 1 - Oct. 10.

Avg Annual High59.7 °F
Avg Annual Low38.5 °F
Annual Precipitation47.5 in.
Hardiness ZoneZone 6a
Growing Season: Last frost around May 1 - May 10 — First frost around Oct. 1 - Oct. 10 — Approximately 125-150 Days frost days per year.

Monthly Average Climate Data for Northampton, Massachusetts

Average monthly temperatures and precipitation Switch to Celsius / Metric
MonthAvg. LowAvg. HighAvg. Precip
January15.4 °F34.0 °F3.33 in.
February16.8 °F37.0 °F2.99 in.
March25.4 °F45.4 °F3.7 in.
April36.2 °F58.9 °F3.88 in.
May46.7 °F70.2 °F3.66 in.
June55.9 °F78.5 °F4.48 in.
July61.3 °F83.7 °F4.05 in.
August59.5 °F82.0 °F4.21 in.
September51.8 °F74.8 °F4.57 in.
October40.3 °F62.1 °F4.94 in.
November30.6 °F50.2 °F3.49 in.
December22.2 °F39.5 °F4.19 in.
Annual38.5 °F59.7 °F47.49 in.

Climate Zone Data for Northampton, Massachusetts

Average First Frost DateOct. 1 - Oct. 10
Average Last Frost DateMay 1 - May 10
Average Days With Frost125-150 Days
Plant Hardiness ZoneZone 6a : -10°F to -5°F
Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012Zone 6a : -10°F to -5°F
Current Drought ConditionsModerate Drought
Köppen Climate ClassificationDfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year
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