Hardwick, Massachusetts Climate Data

Hardwick, Massachusetts has a Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year climate (Köppen classification: Dfb). Average annual temperatures range from 36.9 °F (low) to 57.6 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 48.1 Inches. Hardwick is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 6a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around May 1 - May 10 through the first frost around Oct. 1 - Oct. 10.

Avg Annual High57.6 °F
Avg Annual Low36.9 °F
Annual Precipitation48.1 in.
Hardiness ZoneZone 6a
Growing Season: Last frost around May 1 - May 10 — First frost around Oct. 1 - Oct. 10 — Approximately 125-150 Days frost days per year.

Monthly Average Climate Data for Hardwick, Massachusetts

Average monthly temperatures and precipitation Switch to Celsius / Metric
MonthAvg. LowAvg. HighAvg. Precip
January14.1 °F32.5 °F3.63 in.
February14.9 °F35.4 °F3.29 in.
March23.4 °F43.2 °F4.06 in.
April33.9 °F56.4 °F3.75 in.
May44.7 °F67.4 °F3.57 in.
June54.1 °F76.2 °F4.3 in.
July59.9 °F81.7 °F4.18 in.
August58.0 °F80.0 °F4.44 in.
September50.3 °F72.5 °F4.35 in.
October39.0 °F59.7 °F4.68 in.
November29.7 °F48.1 °F3.66 in.
December21.0 °F37.9 °F4.22 in.
Annual36.9 °F57.6 °F48.13 in.

Climate Zone Data for Hardwick, Massachusetts

Average First Frost DateOct. 1 - Oct. 10
Average Last Frost DateMay 1 - May 10
Average Days With Frost125-150 Days
Plant Hardiness ZoneZone 6a : -10°F to -5°F
Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012Zone 6a : -10°F to -5°F
Current Drought ConditionsModerate Drought
Köppen Climate ClassificationDfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year
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