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Acton Weather Today · 7-Day Forecast

Broken Cloud Under the Moon

Changeable skies expected — a day for both sun hat and coat.

Warmest today at 55° · coldest night Monday at 32°

The short of it: Acton weather on Tuesday, 10 November 2026: local time, 11 °C (52 °F) with partly cloudy skies, feeling like 8 °C (47 °F). Today’s high 13 °C (55 °F), low 5 °C (42 °F). No rain expected in the next 24 hours. Notices: glass falling. Source: Wanted Weather forecast service (global weather models), updated 17:00 local time.

ACTON, Tuesday. — An overcast sky is the word from the Acton station, with a high of 55° and a low of 42°. That is some 3° milder than a typical November afternoon in Acton, where the average high is 52°. Barely a breath of wind stirs from the SW, gusting to 10 mph, and the glass holds steady.

Looking over the next 7 days, our correspondent reckons today the pick at about 55°, while Monday night will be the coldest at 32°. Rain or snow is due on 1 of them, some 0.5 in. in all. Those keeping stock should see to the water troughs, for ice is likely.

By the Almanac's reckoning, November in Acton runs from 32° at night to 52° by day, with some 4.1 in. of rain. July is the warmest month here at 83°, January the coldest at 16°, and October the wettest with 4.4 in.. Snow usually lies on the ground from December to March. The best months to ride in are September and June.

The sun is up 9 h 57 min today, and the days are shortening by about 2 minutes each. The station stands 200 ft above the sea.

The Hours to Come

Temperature by the hour · rain & snow in the hour beneath
The hour-by-hour ledger
HourSkyTempFeelsWindRain
NowPartly cloudy52°47°4 mph–
6 PMClear sky49°44°3 mph–
7 PMClear sky48°43°4 mph–
8 PMClear sky48°43°4 mph–
9 PMClear sky47°43°4 mph–
10 PMClear sky47°42°4 mph–
11 PMClear sky47°42°4 mph–
12 AMMostly clear47°42°3 mph–
1 AMClear sky46°42°4 mph–
2 AMMostly clear46°42°3 mph–
3 AMMostly clear45°41°3 mph–
4 AMMostly clear44°40°3 mph–
5 AMPartly cloudy44°40°3 mph–
6 AMOvercast45°40°2 mph–
7 AMOvercast45°41°2 mph–
8 AMOvercast46°42°3 mph–
9 AMOvercast48°43°3 mph–
10 AMPartly cloudy50°45°3 mph–
11 AMOvercast51°46°4 mph–
12 PMPartly cloudy52°46°4 mph–
1 PMPartly cloudy53°47°4 mph–
2 PMPartly cloudy54°47°4 mph–
3 PMOvercast53°47°4 mph–
4 PMOvercast53°48°2 mph–

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 10): overcast, high 55°, low 42°, dry, gusts to 15 mph. Sun up 6:30 AM, down 4:27 PM. Cloud lies thick and low. The light is dim and the air is still.

The Week in Figures

DayLow · HighRainGustsDaylight
Today42°55°dry15 mph9 h 57 min
Wednesday44°54°dry11 mph9 h 55 min
Thursday44°52°0.02 in.10 mph9 h 52 min
Friday33°45°0.4 in.18 mph9 h 50 min
Saturday35°43°0.01 in.13 mph9 h 48 min
Sunday33°45°dry15 mph9 h 47 min
Monday32°43°dry16 mph9 h 44 min

Warmest: today at 55°. Wettest: Friday, 0.4 in.. Strongest gusts: Friday, 18 mph.

The Almanac · Acton Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low

November in Acton, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
4th wettest of 12
Versus October
11° colder, 0.4 in. less rain
Versus December
11° warmer
Day–night spread
20°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 42 min
Average wind
7 mph
Travel with care
The Almanac Speaks
November
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The year turns hard here: highs drop 11° from October to about 52°, with nights near 32°. Wet spells are common — about 4.1 in., the 4th wettest month.

Acton in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Acton by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January35°16°3.6 in.8 mph9 h 23 min✦
February38°17°3.2 in.8 mph10 h 30 min✦
March45°25°4.4 in.9 mph11 h 48 min✦
April57°35°3.9 in.8 mph13 h 19 min✦✦
May68°45°3.4 in.8 mph14 h 35 min✦✦✦
June77°54°3.9 in.6 mph15 h 17 min✦✦✦
July83°60°4.0 in.6 mph15 h 0 min✦✦✦
August82°60°3.7 in.6 mph13 h 53 min✦✦✦
September75°52°3.7 in.6 mph12 h 25 min✦✦✦
October63°40°4.4 in.7 mph10 h 58 min✦✦✦
November52°32°4.1 in.7 mph9 h 42 min✦✦
December41°23°4.4 in.8 mph9 h 5 min✦

Reports from the Street

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Questions Readers Ask about Acton

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Acton today?

Right now it is 11 °C (52 °F) with partly cloudy skies; it feels like 8 °C (47 °F). Today’s high is 13 °C (55 °F) and tonight’s low 5 °C (42 °F). No rain is expected in the next 24 hours.

Will it rain in Acton this week?

Yes — rain or snow is forecast on 1 of the next 7 days, about 12 mm (0.45 in) in total. The wettest day looks to be Friday.

Are there any weather warnings for Acton?

No warnings, but one notice is on the wire: glass falling.

What is the warmest month in Acton?

July, with an average high of 28 °C (83 °F). The coldest is January, when nights average -9 °C (16 °F). The wettest month is October, with 113 mm (4.4 in), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Acton?

September and June. September brings highs near 24 °C (75 °F) and about 94 mm (3.7 in) of rain; June highs near 25 °C (77 °F) and 98 mm (3.9 in). The Almanac rates every month from 1 to 5 for warmth, dryness and rainfall, using 1991–2020 climate normals.

Does it snow in Acton?

Yes. Snow usually lies on the ground from December to March. Nights average below freezing in Nov–Mar.

Neighbouring Towns

November averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
ChelmsfordMassachusetts9 mi NNE52°32°4.0 in.
BillericaMassachusetts10 mi ENE52°32°4.0 in.
LexingtonMassachusetts11 mi ESE52°33°4.1 in.
MarlboroughMassachusetts11 mi SSW52°32°4.2 in.
LowellMassachusetts12 mi NNE52°32°3.9 in.
WalthamMassachusetts13 mi SE52°33°4.0 in.
Framingham CenterMassachusetts13 mi S53°33°4.2 in.
FraminghamMassachusetts14 mi S53°33°4.2 in.

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