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Needham Weather Today · 7-Day Forecast

Broken Cloud Under the Moon

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

Warmest Wednesday at 58° · coldest night Saturday at 35°

The short of it: Needham weather on Sunday, 8 November 2026: local time, 7 °C (45 °F) with partly cloudy skies, feeling like 5 °C (41 °F). Today’s high 13 °C (56 °F), low 7 °C (44 °F). Chance of rain 45% in the next 24 hours, about 1.8 mm (0.07 in). No warnings in force. Source: Wanted Weather forecast service (global weather models), updated 22:45 local time.

NEEDHAM, Sunday. — Folk about town may expect passing showers today, the mercury reaching near 56° and falling to 44° after dark. That is some 4° milder than a typical November afternoon in Needham, where the average high is 52°. Winds are light from the SW, gusting to 4 mph, and the glass is falling — a change is coming.

Looking over the next 7 days, our correspondent reckons Wednesday the pick at about 58°, while Saturday night will be the coldest at 35°. Rain or snow is due on 3 of them, some 0.3 in. in all. Nights run 11° milder than the November norm of 33°.

By the Almanac's reckoning, November in Needham runs from 33° 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 19°, and March the wettest with 4.7 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 10 h 4 min today, and the days are shortening by about 2 minutes each. The station stands 197 ft above the sea.

The Hours to Come

Temperature by the hour · rain & snow in the hour beneath
The hour-by-hour ledger
HourSkyTempFeelsWindRain
NowOvercast44°41°2 mph–
11 PMPartly cloudy45°41°2 mph–
12 AMPartly cloudy45°40°2 mph–
1 AMPartly cloudy45°41°2 mph–
2 AMOvercast44°40°2 mph–
3 AMOvercast45°41°2 mph–
4 AMOvercast45°40°3 mph–
5 AMOvercast45°40°3 mph–
6 AMOvercast46°40°3 mph0.00 in.
7 AMPartly cloudy45°41°3 mph0.00 in.
8 AMOvercast47°42°3 mph–
9 AMLight showers50°44°4 mph0.01 in.
10 AMLight rain50°45°5 mph0.01 in.
11 AMLight rain51°46°5 mph0.02 in.
12 PMLight rain53°49°4 mph0.01 in.
1 PMPartly cloudy55°50°5 mph0.00 in.
2 PMLight showers55°50°5 mph0.01 in.
3 PMMostly clear55°49°6 mph0.00 in.
4 PMMostly clear54°49°5 mph–
5 PMPartly cloudy51°46°4 mph–
6 PMPartly cloudy49°45°3 mph–
7 PMPartly cloudy48°44°3 mph–
8 PMMostly clear47°42°4 mph–
9 PMMostly clear46°41°4 mph–

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 8): light showers, high 56°, low 44°, 0.1 in. of rain, gusts to 21 mph. Sun up 6:26 AM, down 4:30 PM. Short showers cross the fields. The sun returns soon after.

The Week in Figures

DayLow · HighRainGustsDaylight
Today44°56°0.1 in.21 mph10 h 4 min
Monday44°55°0.07 in.15 mph10 h 1 min
Tuesday40°53°0.00 in.14 mph9 h 59 min
Wednesday45°58°dry11 mph9 h 56 min
Thursday43°51°0.04 in.10 mph9 h 54 min
Friday38°44°0.05 in.16 mph9 h 52 min
Saturday35°42°dry20 mph9 h 50 min

Warmest: Wednesday at 58°. Wettest: today, 0.1 in.. Strongest gusts: today, 21 mph.

The Almanac · Needham Month by Month

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

November in Needham, 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
10° warmer
Day–night spread
19°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 43 min
Average wind
9 mph
Travel with care
The Almanac Speaks
November
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Highs fall 11° against October, to near 52°; nights run about 33°. Wet spells are common — about 4.1 in., the 4th wettest month.

Needham in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Needham by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January36°19°3.7 in.10 mph9 h 25 min✦
February38°20°3.3 in.10 mph10 h 30 min✦
March46°27°4.7 in.10 mph11 h 49 min✦
April57°37°4.0 in.10 mph13 h 19 min✦✦
May68°46°3.3 in.9 mph14 h 34 min✦✦✦
June76°55°3.8 in.8 mph15 h 15 min✦✦✦
July83°62°3.7 in.7 mph14 h 58 min✦✦✦
August82°61°3.8 in.7 mph13 h 53 min✦✦✦
September74°53°3.6 in.7 mph12 h 25 min✦✦✦
October63°42°4.5 in.8 mph10 h 58 min✦✦✦
November52°33°4.1 in.9 mph9 h 43 min✦✦
December42°25°4.6 in.9 mph9 h 6 min✦

Reports from the Street

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Questions Readers Ask about Needham

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Needham today?

Right now it is 7 °C (45 °F) with partly cloudy skies; it feels like 5 °C (41 °F). Today’s high is 13 °C (56 °F) and tonight’s low 7 °C (44 °F). The chance of rain in the next 24 hours is about 45%, with 1.8 mm (0.07 in) expected.

Will it rain in Needham this week?

Yes — rain or snow is forecast on 3 of the next 7 days, about 7.1 mm (0.28 in) in total. The wettest day looks to be Today.

Are there any weather warnings for Needham?

No — no warnings or notices are in force for Needham at present.

What is the warmest month in Needham?

July, with an average high of 28 °C (83 °F). The coldest is January, when nights average -8 °C (19 °F). The wettest month is March, with 120 mm (4.7 in), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Needham?

September and June. September brings highs near 24 °C (74 °F) and about 92 mm (3.6 in) of rain; June highs near 25 °C (76 °F) and 97 mm (3.8 in). The Almanac rates every month from 1 to 5 for warmth, dryness and rainfall, using 1991–2020 climate normals.

Does it snow in Needham?

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

Neighbouring Towns

November averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
NewtonMassachusetts4 mi NNE53°33°4.0 in.
NatickMassachusetts6 mi W53°33°4.2 in.
Jamaica PlainMassachusetts6 mi ENE53°34°4.0 in.
BrightonMassachusetts6 mi NE53°34°4.0 in.
WalthamMassachusetts6 mi N52°33°4.0 in.
BrooklineMassachusetts7 mi ENE53°34°4.0 in.
MattapanMassachusetts7 mi E53°35°4.0 in.
Fenway/KenmoreMassachusetts8 mi ENE53°35°3.9 in.

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