Local weather forecast

Weather in West Townsend, MA

Updated 2026-09-26 12:00 local time · ZIP codes 01474

Now53°F

Light rain shower

High / Low57° / 53°

Rain chance92%

Wind14 mph

Weather alerts

Active alerts

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

Now

53°44% rain

1 PM

53°41% rain

2 PM

54°45% rain

3 PM

54°39% rain

4 PM

55°32% rain

5 PM

55°36% rain

6 PM

55°31% rain

7 PM

55°87% rain

8 PM

55°69% rain

9 PM

54°86% rain

10 PM

54°73% rain

11 PM

55°67% rain

Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-09-26

57° 53°Patchy rain nearby

Rain 92%Gust 17 mph

Tomorrow2026-09-27

56° 54°Light rain shower

Rain 94%Gust 19 mph

Monday2026-09-28

55° 50°Light rain shower

Rain 94%Gust 13 mph

Conditions

Weather details

Feels like47°F

Humidity92%

Pressure29.98 inHg

Visibility6 mi

Wind14 mph NNE

Wind gusts35 mph

Precipitation0.01 in

UV index1

Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise06:38 AM

Sunset06:37 PM

Moonrise06:25 PM

Moon phaseFull Moon

Next 24 hours

Key weather changes ahead

Warmest hour9 AM · 56°F

Coolest hour12 PM · 53°F

Highest rain chance4 AM · 91%

Strongest gusts8 AM · 42 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 47°F with winds near 14 mph.

Best window: 6 PM

55°F, 31% 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 53°F, wind 14 mph, rain chance up to 87%.

Low UV protection needs

UV index is 1.

Local weather characteristics in West Townsend

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.

West Townsend is part of the Northeast weather region. The forecast point is near 42.67°N latitude and 71.75°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.

West Townsend weather today

Light rain shower and 53°F in West Townsend, MA. Today's high is 57°F with a 92% rain chance. Winds are around 14 mph with gusts near 35 mph. Relative humidity is 92%, pressure is 29.98 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in West Townsend

Sunrise is at 06:38 AM and sunset is at 06:37 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Light rain shower with a high near 56°F and a low near 54°F. The maximum rain chance is 94%.

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