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Western Massachusetts Sees Unseasonable November Warmth

Afternoon highs in the mid-70s are running well above the typical early-November average.

Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Current Conditions

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Afternoon temperatures in western Massachusetts climbed into the mid-70s in early November, running roughly 15 to 20 degrees above the typical seasonal average of 57. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

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Western Massachusetts is experiencing unseasonably warm weather in early November 2026, with afternoon highs reaching the mid-70s. Morning temperatures remain cooler than afternoon readings.

Why it matters

The typical average high for this time of year is 57 degrees, making the mid-70s roughly 15 to 20 degrees above normal. Forecasts indicate the area is trending toward an above-average stretch of weather over the coming months.

The mid-70s afternoon highs compare against a typical early-November average high of 57 degrees, and the region has previously reached 80 degrees in November. Exact day-by-day forecast values beyond the current week were not provided.

The details

Warm conditions are dominating the first half of the week, with afternoon temperatures in the 70s while mornings remain cooler. Temperatures are expected to begin cooling again next week.

Timeline

  1. First week of November 2026: unseasonably warm afternoon temperatures in the mid-70s

  2. Next week: temperatures expected to begin cooling down

Seasonal Patterns

The mid-70s readings sit below the 80-degree November high previously recorded in western Massachusetts, yet they run roughly 15 to 20 degrees above the typical early-November average high of 57 degrees. The warmth also falls within a forecast trend toward an above-average stretch of weather over the coming three months.

Residents should dress for a wide swing between cooler mornings and mid-70s afternoons. The forecast points to cooling next week, so plan outdoor activities accordingly.

The takeaway

Early November warmth in western Massachusetts is running far above the seasonal norm, and the forecast suggests above-average conditions may persist for the next three months.

What happens next

Forecasters expect temperatures to begin cooling down again next week.

Further reading

For more on how these readings compare to recent observations, see Current Conditions in Massachusetts.

Source note: This article includes information reported by 22 News WWLP.

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