Local weather forecast

Weather in Worcester, MA

Updated 2026-09-26 08:45 local time · ZIP codes 01602, 01603, 01604, 01605 + more

Patchy rain nearby
Now53°F

Patchy rain nearby

High / Low56° / 50°
Rain chance91%
Wind15 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

NowPatchy rain nearby53°24% rain
10 AMOvercast55°19% rain
11 AMPatchy rain nearby56°19% rain
12 PMModerate rain53°82% rain
1 PMLight drizzle52°72% rain
2 PMLight drizzle53°65% rain
3 PMLight rain51°83% rain
4 PMLight rain51°77% rain
5 PMLight rain51°78% rain
6 PMLight rain shower50°59% rain
7 PMModerate rain50°88% rain
8 PMLight rain shower50°71% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-09-26
Overcast
56° 50°Overcast
Rain 91%Gust 20 mph
Tomorrow2026-09-27
Light rain shower
53° 52°Light rain shower
Rain 94%Gust 21 mph
Monday2026-09-28
Light rain shower
53° 50°Light rain shower
Rain 94%Gust 17 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like46°F
Humidity77%
Pressure29.97 inHg
Visibility6 mi
Wind15 mph NE
Wind gusts39 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index0
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise06:38 AM
Sunset06:38 PM
Moonrise06:25 PM
Moon phaseFull Moon
Next 24 hours

Key weather changes ahead

Warmest hour11 AM · 56°F
Coolest hour7 PM · 50°F
Highest rain chance7 PM · 88%
Strongest gusts6 PM · 43 mph
Recent change

Today vs yesterday in Worcester

Forecast high56°F -8°
Forecast low50°F +2°
Rain chance91% -9 pts
YesterdayOvercast
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Take an umbrella

Rain chance reaches about 88% over the next 12 hours.

A jacket or sweater is a good idea

It feels like 46°F with winds near 15 mph.

Best window: 10 AM

55°F, 19% rain chance and 16 mph wind.

Use extra caution while driving

Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 43 mph.

Running conditions are less comfortable

Current temperature is 53°F, wind 15 mph, rain chance up to 88%.

Low UV protection needs

UV index is 0.

Local weather characteristics in Worcester

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.

Worcester is part of the Northeast weather region. The forecast point is near 42.26°N latitude and 71.80°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.

Worcester weather today

Patchy rain nearby and 53°F in Worcester, MA. Today's high is 56°F with a 91% rain chance. Winds are around 15 mph with gusts near 39 mph. Relative humidity is 77%, pressure is 29.97 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Worcester

Sunrise is at 06:38 AM and sunset is at 06:38 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Light rain shower with a high near 53°F and a low near 52°F. The maximum rain chance is 94%.

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