Local weather forecast

Weather in Chester, MA

Updated 2026-09-26 10:00 local time · ZIP codes 01011

Overcast
Now58°F

Overcast

High / Low59° / 53°
Rain chance84%
Wind14 mph
Weather alerts

Active alerts

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Wind Advisory issued September 26 at 2:53AM EDT until September 27 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Albany NY

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Northern Litchfield and Southern Litchfield Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Safety instructions

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Wind Advisory issued September 26 at 2:03AM EDT until September 27 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * WHERE...In Connecticut, Hartford CT, Tolland CT, and Windham CT Counties. In Massachusetts, Northern Worcester MA, Northern Middlesex MA, and Eastern Hampden MA Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Safety instructions

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Hourly

Next hours

NowOvercast58°15% rain
11 AMOvercast55°23% rain
12 PMOvercast55°22% rain
1 PMPatchy rain nearby55°26% rain
2 PMPatchy rain nearby53°29% rain
3 PMPatchy rain nearby53°38% rain
4 PMPatchy rain nearby54°37% rain
5 PMPatchy rain nearby54°35% rain
6 PMPatchy rain nearby54°29% rain
7 PMPatchy rain nearby55°23% rain
8 PMPatchy rain nearby54°39% rain
9 PMLight rain53°84% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-09-26
Patchy rain nearby
59° 53°Patchy rain nearby
Rain 84%Gust 17 mph
Tomorrow2026-09-27
Light rain
55° 54°Light rain
Rain 94%Gust 19 mph
Monday2026-09-28
Moderate rain
54° 50°Moderate rain
Rain 94%Gust 14 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like49°F
Humidity60%
Pressure29.97 inHg
Visibility6 mi
Wind14 mph NNE
Wind gusts36 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index1
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise06:43 AM
Sunset06:42 PM
Moonrise06:30 PM
Moon phaseFull Moon
Next 24 hours

Key weather changes ahead

Warmest hour10 AM · 58°F
Coolest hour9 PM · 53°F
Highest rain chance4 AM · 91%
Strongest gusts8 AM · 43 mph
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Take an umbrella

Rain chance reaches about 84% over the next 12 hours.

A jacket or sweater is a good idea

It feels like 49°F with winds near 14 mph.

Best window: 10 AM

58°F, 15% rain chance and 14 mph wind.

Use extra caution while driving

Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 40 mph.

Running conditions are less comfortable

Current temperature is 58°F, wind 14 mph, rain chance up to 84%.

Low UV protection needs

UV index is 1.

Local weather characteristics in Chester

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.

Chester is part of the Northeast weather region. The forecast point is near 42.28°N latitude and 72.98°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.

Chester weather today

Overcast and 58°F in Chester, MA. Today's high is 59°F with a 84% rain chance. Winds are around 14 mph with gusts near 36 mph. Relative humidity is 60%, pressure is 29.97 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Chester

Sunrise is at 06:43 AM and sunset is at 06:42 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Light rain with a high near 55°F and a low near 54°F. The maximum rain chance is 94%.

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