Local weather forecast

Weather in Palmer, MA

Updated 2026-09-26 10:00 local time · ZIP codes 01069

Patchy rain nearby
Now58°F

Patchy rain nearby

High / Low58° / 53°
Rain chance85%
Wind16 mph
Weather alerts

Active alerts

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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

NowPatchy rain nearby58°17% rain
11 AMPatchy rain nearby56°26% rain
12 PMOvercast56°22% rain
1 PMLight rain shower56°36% rain
2 PMPatchy rain nearby55°30% rain
3 PMLight rain shower54°48% rain
4 PMPatchy rain nearby54°43% rain
5 PMLight rain shower54°46% rain
6 PMPatchy rain nearby54°41% rain
7 PMLight rain shower55°41% rain
8 PMLight rain shower55°53% rain
9 PMModerate rain54°86% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-09-26
Patchy rain nearby
58° 53°Patchy rain nearby
Rain 85%Gust 17 mph
Tomorrow2026-09-27
Light rain shower
58° 55°Light rain shower
Rain 94%Gust 20 mph
Monday2026-09-28
Light rain shower
57° 52°Light rain shower
Rain 94%Gust 14 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like48°F
Humidity60%
Pressure29.94 inHg
Visibility6 mi
Wind16 mph NNE
Wind gusts40 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index0
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise06:41 AM
Sunset06:40 PM
Moonrise06:27 PM
Moon phaseFull Moon
Next 24 hours

Key weather changes ahead

Warmest hour10 AM · 58°F
Coolest hour4 PM · 54°F
Highest rain chance4 AM · 93%
Strongest gusts9 AM · 44 mph
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Take an umbrella

Rain chance reaches about 86% over the next 12 hours.

A jacket or sweater is a good idea

It feels like 48°F with winds near 16 mph.

Best window: 10 AM

58°F, 17% rain chance and 16 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 16 mph, rain chance up to 86%.

Low UV protection needs

UV index is 0.

Local weather characteristics in Palmer

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.

Palmer is part of the Northeast weather region. The forecast point is near 42.16°N latitude and 72.33°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.

Palmer weather today

Patchy rain nearby and 58°F in Palmer, MA. Today's high is 58°F with a 85% rain chance. Winds are around 16 mph with gusts near 40 mph. Relative humidity is 60%, pressure is 29.94 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Palmer

Sunrise is at 06:41 AM and sunset is at 06:40 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Light rain shower with a high near 58°F and a low near 55°F. The maximum rain chance is 94%.

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