Historical weather data, all-time temperature records, and monthly climate averages for Northampton, MA. Explore typical weather conditions by week for trip planning, and see how today compares to the historical record.
April 4th in Northampton sits in that classic New England in-between zone — historically, highs average just 53° with lows dipping to 31°, and there's still a 4% chance of snow. The date's range tells the whole story: it's hit as warm as 76° (2010) and as cold as 16° (1954), so pack layers and keep your expectations flexible.
Northampton's weather has real range — 134 years of records span from a brutal -30° in January 1961 to a scorching 104° on the Fourth of July, 1911. The wettest single day on record dropped 7.56 inches in October 2005, a reminder that this Pioneer Valley town isn't shy about extremes.
Summer is the sweet spot, with highs peaking around 83-84° in mid-to-late July and late July also being the wettest stretch of the year at just over an inch per week. If you're cold-averse, avoid January through February, when highs hover in the mid-30s. Spring and fall offer pleasant mild temperatures but come with that signature New England unpredictability.