Weather in Fall River, Massachusetts
Roses open along the stoops. Day 59 of spring. Read this microseason across nine climate regions →
- TodayMay 16Overcast—72°43°
- SundayMay 17Overcast13%84°58°
- MondayMay 18Drizzle—74°55°
- TuesdayMay 19Drizzle—89°55°
- WednesdayMay 20Drizzle39%88°61°
- ThursdayMay 21Overcast39%69°48°
- FridayMay 22Overcast11%66°44°
- PM 2.5
- 14.2 μg/m³
- PM 10
- 20.3 μg/m³
- NO₂
- 3.1 μg/m³
- Ozone
- 108.0 μg/m³
- UV Index
- 0.0 Low
When the dew is on the grass, rain will never come to pass.
- Moonrise
- 9:24 AM
- Moonset
- 12:25 AM
- In sign
- ♉︎ Taurus
Roses open along the stoops
Fall River at a glance
- Today vs. normal: 10°F below the seasonal normal for this latitude
- Last frost: April 26 (climatological average for this latitude)
- Microseason: 28 of 72, May 16–20
- Planting window: Direct sow okra, melons, and southern peas. Thin carrot rows.
Right now in the garden
Warm-season window is open
As of May 17, the last spring frost has passed for most years. Transplant tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, basil, and cucurbits (cucumbers, squash, melons) now. Direct-sow beans and corn into warm soil.
Planting calendar
| Month | Plant | Harvest |
|---|---|---|
| January | — | — |
| February | — | — |
| March | — | — |
| April | lettuce, peas, spinach, radishes | — |
| May | lettuce, peas, spinach, radishes, tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | lettuce, peas, radishes |
| June | tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | lettuce, peas, radishes |
| July | tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| August | — | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| September | fall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrots | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| October | fall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrots | winter squash, tomatoes (last) |
| November | — | — |
| December | — | — |
A year in weather
Fall River's warmest month is July with a mean near 72°F, and its coldest is January at roughly 30°F. Precipitation reaches its high point in March at 4.8 inches and drops to its low in July at 3.0 inches.
| Month | Mean temp | Precip | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30° | 3.7″ | 7 |
| February | 31° | 3.0″ | 6 |
| March | 38° | 4.8″ | 7 |
| April | 47° | 4.0″ | 7 |
| May | 57° | 3.3″ | 7 |
| June | 66° | 3.6″ | 7 |
| July | 72° | 3.0″ | 6 |
| August | 71° | 3.8″ | 6 |
| September | 63° | 3.6″ | 6 |
| October | 53° | 4.6″ | 7 |
| November | 43° | 4.3″ | 7 |
| December | 35° | 4.1″ | 7 |
Regional context
Fall River belongs to a warm-summer humid continental climate region — a grouping of cities that share comparable temperature ranges, seasonal shifts, and growing conditions.
Similar climates: Boston, MA, Worcester, MA, Springfield, MA, New Bedford, MA, Cambridge, MA.
Naturalist notes
Red-winged blackbirds have returned to the Taunton River edges and cattail marshes, with males staking out territory through late May.
Common milkweed stems are knee-high by mid-May in unmowed lots, leafing out just as monarch butterflies arrive from their northward migration.
Frequently asked
- When does it freeze in Fall River?
- The last spring frost in Fall River usually occurs around mid-April, and the first fall frost lands around mid-November.
- What is the rainy season in Fall River?
- March is the wettest month, averaging about 4.8 inches of rain; the city receives roughly 46 inches per year.
- What is the warmest month in Fall River?
- July is usually the warmest month, with an average around 72°F.
- What is the coldest month in Fall River?
- January is typically the coldest month, averaging about 30°F.
- When can I start a vegetable garden in Fall River?
- Cool-season crops such as peas and lettuce can be planted near the last spring frost (mid-April); warm-season crops like tomatoes and peppers go in 1–2 weeks later.
- How many rainy days does Fall River get?
- Fall River sees about 78 rainy days annually.
- What hardiness zone is Fall River?
- Fall River's USDA hardiness zone is based on its lowest average winter temperature; check the USDA's online tool with the city ZIP for the current designation.
Climate
Fall River, Massachusetts occupies a warm-summer humid continental climate zone. January mean temperatures rarely climb above 30°F, while July averages 72°F — a seasonal swing of 42°F.
Over the course of a year, the city collects about 46 inches of precipitation across roughly 78 rainy days.
Latitude (41.7°N), nearby water bodies, and local elevation set the annual rhythm — they steer what can grow, when frost is likely, and how daily weather unfolds.