Local weather forecast

Weather in Waltham, MA

Updated 2026-09-26 08:45 local time · ZIP codes 02451, 02452, 02453

Overcast
Now57°F

Overcast

High / Low59° / 53°
Rain chance89%
Wind13 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...Central and Southeast Middlesex County, Western Essex MA, Southern Worcester MA, Western Norfolk MA, Northern Bristol MA, Western Plymouth MA, and Northwest Providence RI. * 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

NowOvercast57°19% rain
10 AMOvercast59°17% rain
11 AMLight drizzle58°35% rain
12 PMLight drizzle58°49% rain
1 PMLight drizzle55°49% rain
2 PMModerate rain55°84% rain
3 PMModerate rain54°86% rain
4 PMModerate rain53°87% rain
5 PMLight rain53°76% rain
6 PMLight drizzle53°72% rain
7 PMModerate rain53°87% rain
8 PMLight rain54°84% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-09-26
Overcast
59° 53°Overcast
Rain 89%Gust 19 mph
Tomorrow2026-09-27
Light rain shower
56° 55°Light rain shower
Rain 94%Gust 20 mph
Monday2026-09-28
Light rain shower
55° 53°Light rain shower
Rain 94%Gust 16 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like50°F
Humidity72%
Pressure29.98 inHg
Visibility6 mi
Wind13 mph NE
Wind gusts36 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index0
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise06:36 AM
Sunset06:35 PM
Moonrise06:23 PM
Moon phaseFull Moon
Next 24 hours

Key weather changes ahead

Warmest hour10 AM · 59°F
Coolest hour5 PM · 53°F
Highest rain chance4 PM · 87%
Strongest gusts4 PM · 41 mph
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Take an umbrella

Rain chance reaches about 87% over the next 12 hours.

A jacket or sweater is a good idea

It feels like 50°F with winds near 13 mph.

Best window: 10 AM

59°F, 17% rain chance and 14 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 57°F, wind 13 mph, rain chance up to 87%.

Low UV protection needs

UV index is 0.

Local weather characteristics in Waltham

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.

Waltham is part of the Northeast weather region. The forecast point is near 42.38°N latitude and 71.24°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.

Waltham weather today

Overcast and 57°F in Waltham, MA. Today's high is 59°F with a 89% rain chance. Winds are around 13 mph with gusts near 36 mph. Relative humidity is 72%, pressure is 29.98 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Waltham

Sunrise is at 06:36 AM and sunset is at 06:35 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Light rain shower with a high near 56°F and a low near 55°F. The maximum rain chance is 94%.

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