Local weather forecast

Weather in Acushnet, MA

Updated 2026-09-26 12:45 local time · ZIP codes 02743

Patchy rain nearby
Now56°F

Patchy rain nearby

High / Low59° / 53°
Rain chance92%
Wind19 mph
Weather alerts

Active alerts

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Coastal Flood Advisory issued September 26 at 2:00AM EDT until September 27 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA

* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways (5.6 to 7.2 feet Mean Lower Low Water). * WHERE...Washington, Southern Bristol MA, Southern Plymouth MA, Southeast Providence RI, Eastern Kent RI, Bristol RI, and Newport RI Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Splashover and Minor coastal flooding is expected in the lowest lying areas along the south coast of Rhode Island and Massachusetts over multiple high tide cycles late today through this weekend. A few immediate coastal roads may briefly flood due to wave action. In addition...minor beach erosion is also possible.

Safety instructions

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.

Hourly

Next hours

NowPatchy rain nearby56°38% rain
2 PMPatchy rain nearby56°45% rain
3 PMLight rain shower56°51% rain
4 PMLight rain shower57°68% rain
5 PMLight rain shower57°67% rain
6 PMLight rain shower57°83% rain
7 PMLight rain shower57°85% rain
8 PMLight rain shower58°79% rain
9 PMLight rain shower59°85% rain
10 PMLight rain shower59°83% rain
11 PMModerate rain59°92% rain
12 AMModerate rain59°92% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-09-26
Light rain shower
59° 53°Light rain shower
Rain 92%Gust 22 mph
Tomorrow2026-09-27
Light rain shower
67° 59°Light rain shower
Rain 93%Gust 22 mph
Monday2026-09-28
Light rain shower
66° 61°Light rain shower
Rain 94%Gust 9 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like47°F
Humidity94%
Pressure29.85 inHg
Visibility6 mi
Wind19 mph NNE
Wind gusts39 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index1
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise06:35 AM
Sunset06:34 PM
Moonrise06:22 PM
Moon phaseFull Moon
Next 24 hours

Key weather changes ahead

Warmest hour10 AM · 66°F
Coolest hour1 PM · 56°F
Highest rain chance11 PM · 92%
Strongest gusts2 AM · 43 mph
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Take an umbrella

Rain chance reaches about 92% over the next 12 hours.

A jacket or sweater is a good idea

It feels like 47°F with winds near 19 mph.

Best window: 1 PM

56°F, 37% rain chance and 19 mph wind.

Use extra caution while driving

Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 41 mph.

Running conditions are less comfortable

Current temperature is 56°F, wind 19 mph, rain chance up to 92%.

Low UV protection needs

UV index is 1.

Local weather characteristics in Acushnet

Massachusetts has four seasons with humid summers and cold winters. Coastal areas can be moderated by the Atlantic but are also exposed to nor'easters and strong coastal winds.

Acushnet is part of the Northeast weather region. The forecast point is near 41.68°N latitude and 70.91°W longitude. Local temperature, wind and precipitation can still differ from nearby places, especially where terrain, coastlines or urban development create small-scale weather changes.

Acushnet weather today

Patchy rain nearby and 56°F in Acushnet, MA. Today's high is 59°F with a 92% rain chance. Winds are around 19 mph with gusts near 39 mph. Relative humidity is 94%, pressure is 29.85 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Acushnet

Sunrise is at 06:35 AM and sunset is at 06:34 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Light rain shower with a high near 67°F and a low near 59°F. The maximum rain chance is 93%.

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