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Our satellite is from the GOES-16. It is color enhanced by using a geocolor terrain background during the day and black marble city lights at night. The daytime satellite data is Visible satellite imagery, and nighttime uses Infrared bands. The bluish clouds are fog and low cloud. The whiteest clouds are the coldest, highest cloud tops.

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Current surface weather map around Middlesex County, MA

This surface map is from the HRRR computer model. It is a 1-hour forecast, updated hourly, which is a good estimate of the current surface conditions. This map shows the current high and low pressure centers, pressure isobar contours, wind streamlines and thickness contours. It also shows the currently depicted preciptiation estimates, although this should not be a substitute for actual live radar. The purple dashed contour is the 5400m thickness line, which is often a good proxy for the rain/snow line.

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Temperatures right now near Shirley, Massachusetts

This is the latest surface temperatures as depicted by the HRRR computer model, updated hourly. Although these are not actual observations, this model is a very good representation of current conditions as it factors in observations, terrain and physics to give you more detailed temperatures in areas that do not have reporting weather stations. For the latest reports at specific locations, like in Shirley, MA please see our current conditions data on the left and right side of this page, or go to our current conditions page.

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Surface wind speed map over Shirley, MA

This map shows the latest HRRR computer model winds. This depiction of the current wind directions and speeds is an estimate from the computer model. For actual observations in Shirley, MA, see the current conditions data on the left and right side of this page, or go to our current conditions page.

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Regional 24 hour rainfall expected near Shirley, Massachusetts

This is a forecast of the amount of precipitation expected over the next 24 hours from the HRRR weather forecast model. This is only one forecast depiction, and you should check other models to get a better idea of what may happen. You can view this and other models in more detail on our main weather forecast maps page. There, you will also be able to look at forecasts beyond just 24 hours and look at forecasts out to as far as 16 days.

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Area snowfall accumulation expected around Middlesex County, Massachusetts

This is snowfall forecast, with amounts anticipated in the next 24 hours. This guidance is from the HRRR weather model. For more model forecasts out to 16 days, visit our main weather forecast maps page.

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These are Convective Outlooks from the Storm Prediction Center. Click to see Days 1-3 broken down into Tornado, Wind and Hail threats, as well as days 5-8 outlooks.

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Climate Summary
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Climate Summary for Shirley, MA

General Climate


    •   Humid continental climate with warm, humid summers and cold, snowy winters.

Temperature

    •   Average Annual Temperature

48.3°F (9.1°C)

    •   Average Summer Temperature (June-August)

69.6°F (20.9°C)

    •   Average Winter Temperature (December-February)

26.9°F (-2.8°C)

    •   Record High Temperature

104°F (40°C)

    •   Record Low Temperature

-23°F (-30.6°C)

Precipitation

    •   Average Annual Precipitation

45.2 inches (114.8 cm)

    •   Average Snowfall

50.2 inches (127.5 cm)

    •   Wettest Month

March (4.3 inches / 10.9 cm)

    •   Driest Month

February (2.7 inches / 6.9 cm)

Sunshine

    •   Average Annual Sunshine

2,150 hours

    •   Sunniest Month

July (270 hours)

    •   Cloudiest Month

December (140 hours)

Wind

    •   Prevailing Wind Direction

West-northwest

    •   Average Wind Speed

9.5 mph (15.3 km/h)

Other Climate Features

    •   Growing Season

160-180 days

    •   Hardiness Zone

5a

    •   Köppen Climate Classification

Dfb (Warm-summer Humid Continental)

    •   Average Humidity

70%

    •   Average Dew Point

50°F (10°C)

Climate Impacts

    •   Extreme Heat

Heat waves can occur during the summer months, with temperatures reaching into the 90s (°F).

    •   Extreme Cold

Cold snaps can occur during the winter months, with temperatures dropping below zero (°F).

    •   Snowfall

Shirley receives significant snowfall during the winter, which can impact transportation and infrastructure.

    •   Flooding

Heavy rainfall can cause flooding in low-lying areas.

    •   Drought

Occasional droughts can occur during the summer months, leading to water shortages.

Facts & Historical Information
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Natural History

    •   Shirley is home to the Squannacook River Wildlife Refuge, a 600-acre sanctuary for migratory birds and other wildlife.

    •   The town's rolling hills and forests are part of the Wachusett Mountain Range, offering scenic hiking trails.

    •   The Nashua River, which flows through Shirley, is a popular spot for fishing and kayaking.

Science

    •   Shirley was the site of the first successful balloon flight in the United States in 1784.

    •   The town is home to the Mount Wachusett Observatory, a research facility dedicated to astronomy and atmospheric science.

    •   Shirley resident Dr. George Ellery Hale was a renowned astronomer and founder of the Mount Wilson Observatory in California.

Personalities

    •   Mary Baker Eddy, founder of the Christian Science Church, lived in Shirley for a time during the 1880s.

    •   The town was also home to the American poet and abolitionist John Greenleaf Whittier.

    •   Shirley resident Dr. Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr. was a prominent physician, writer, and inventor who coined the term \

Tourist Attractions
1.Fruitlands Museum

is a 210-acre museum and historic site located in Harvard, Massachusetts. The museum is home to a collection of American art, furniture, and decorative arts, as well as a working farm and gardens.

2.The Harvard Shaker Village

is a historic Shaker village located in Harvard, Massachusetts. The village was founded in 1781 and is one of the best-preserved Shaker villages in the United States. Visitors can tour the village's buildings, learn about Shaker history, and purchase Shaker crafts.

3.The DeCordova Sculpture Park and Museum

is a 30-acre sculpture park and museum located in Lincoln, Massachusetts. The park is home to a collection of over 60 sculptures by artists from around the world. Visitors can stroll through the park and enjoy the sculptures, as well as visit the museum's galleries.

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