Worcester
Decide whether to visit or live in Worcester, then explore current conditions, local people, the map, and concise sourced context.
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Worcester month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Worcester are typically June, August and September, with average daytime highs around 23–27°C. July is usually the warmest month (average high 28°C), January the coldest (average low -6°C), and July the wettest (about 130 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2.0 | -5.9 | 100 | 6.1 |
| February | 4.1 | -5.4 | 86 | 6.9 |
| March | 7.8 | -2.1 | 108 | 8.2 |
| April | 13.4 | 3.2 | 114 | 8.3 |
| May | 19.6 | 9.2 | 104 | 9.5 |
| June | 25.1 | 14.7 | 89 | 11.1 |
| July | 28.1 | 18.4 | 130 | 11.2 |
| August | 26.8 | 17.5 | 92 | 10.8 |
| September | 22.6 | 14.0 | 112 | 8.8 |
| October | 16.5 | 8.4 | 118 | 7.5 |
| November | 9.3 | 1.5 | 82 | 6.6 |
| December | 4.0 | -3.7 | 126 | 5.8 |
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People and places shaping Worcester
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Research updated Tuesday, October 27, 2026Past and future events in Worcester
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Previously
- Battle of Worcester
Took place on September 3, 1651, during which Charles II tried to regain the advantage over Oliver Cromwell
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- Worcester
- Worcester, England - Wikipedia
- Worcester — Wikipédia
- Worcester, Massachusetts - Alchetron, the free social encyclopedia
- Visit Worcester
- Visit Worcester - Visit Worcestershire: Official Tourism Website
- Worcester - United States of America - Business Communicator
- Worcester (Massachusetts) — Wikipédia
- Worcester, Massachusetts - Wikipedia
- Worcester Tourist Information Centre
- Community Archive: Lesser known stories from Worcester’s history - Worcester State University News
- THE 10 BEST Things to Do in Worcester (2026) - Tripadvisor
- Home | City of Worcester
- Worcester City Council - Official Website
- Worcester | Encyclopedia.com
- Worcester (Verenigd Koninkrijk) - Wikipedia
- Worcestershire - Wikipedia
- Letters - Congress of the United States | Worcester Women's History Project (WWHP)
- Departments | City of Worcester
- HISTORY AND SOCIAL SCIENCE FRAMEWORK - 매사추세츠주 교육청
- Worcester History | City of Worcester
- History | Worcester State University
- NAACP History | Worcester NAACP
- Worcestershire - Wikipedia
- Wikidata structured records for Worcester
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01 · OverviewWorcester, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Worcester took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Worcester
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Worcester
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Worcester
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Worcester
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Worcester
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Worcester
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Frequently Asked Questions about Worcester
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01 · Q&AWhere is Worcester located and what are its coordinates?
Worcester is situated in United States at geographic coordinates 42.2626, -71.8023, with an elevation of 147 meters above sea level.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Worcester?
Worcester has a recorded population of approximately 206,518 and observes the America/New_York time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Worcester?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Worcester include EN-US, ES-US, HAW, French, with USD used for local transactions.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Worcester?
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