Hail history for Belchertown, Massachusetts
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Belchertown since 1963, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Belchertown
- Last hail
- Aug 26, 2024
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Jun 1, 2011
15 reports on 12 days since 1963 · #16 of 35 Massachusetts places
Hail map · Belchertown
- Under 1 in
- 1–1.75 in
- 1.75–2.5 in
- 2.5–4 in
- 4 in +
- No size
For homeowners
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What the record says about Belchertown
The latest hail report in and around Belchertown is from August 26, 2024, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on August 26, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Belchertown logged 11 reports on 8 hail days, about 0.6 reports a year. That is 10% more than the median Massachusetts town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #16 of 35 Massachusetts cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Belchertown accounts for 11% of the 139 reports filed in Hampshire County.
0% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 0% for the median Massachusetts town on this site. The largest hail on record here is 1.75 in (golf ball) on June 1, 2011 near Belchertown.
Reports were up 20% in 2016–2025 (6) compared with 2006–2015 (5). The busiest year was 2011, with 4 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in August (47% of reports); 40% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Belchertown 0.6
- Hampshire County 4.2
- Median Massachusetts town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Belchertown 8
- Hampshire County 47
- Median Massachusetts town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Belchertown 0%
- Hampshire County 1%
- Median Massachusetts town on this site 0%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 26, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Belchertown | Hampshire | 15:10 local · NCEI |
| Aug 1, 2011 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.69 S Belchertown | Hampshire | 14:45 local · NCEI |
| Aug 3, 2019 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.69 S Belchertown | Hampshire | 13:14 local · NCEI |
| Aug 26, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | Belchertown | Hampshire | 14:00 local · NCEI |
| Jul 7, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Belchertown | Hampshire | 14:21 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 7 47%
- 1–2 in 8 53%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 26, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | Belchertown | Hampshire | 14:00 local · NCEI |
| Aug 23, 2020 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.69 S Belchertown | Hampshire | 18:10 local · NCEI |
| Aug 3, 2019 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.69 S Belchertown | Hampshire | 13:14 local · NCEI |
| Aug 3, 2019 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.69 S Belchertown | Hampshire | 13:13 local · NCEI |
| May 31, 2017 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.69 S Belchertown | Hampshire | 18:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 7, 2016 | 0.88 innickel | 0.69 S Belchertown | Hampshire | 18:00 local · NCEI |
| Jul 7, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Belchertown | Hampshire | 14:21 local · NCEI |
| Aug 1, 2011 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.69 S Belchertown | Hampshire | 14:45 local · NCEI |
| Aug 1, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Belchertown | Hampshire | 13:11 local · NCEI |
| Aug 1, 2011 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.69 S Belchertown | Hampshire | 13:05 local · NCEI |
| Jun 1, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Belchertown | Hampshire | 15:10 local · NCEI |
| May 29, 1998 | 1.00 inquarter | Belchertown | Hampshire | 17:10 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Belchertown
- Granby 10 km · 12
- Amherst Town 13 km · 34
- Wilbraham 16 km · 12
- Chicopee 17 km · 20
- Springfield 21 km · 54
- Holyoke 21 km · 14
- Northampton 23 km · 19
- West Springfield Town 26 km · 19
Questions about hail in Belchertown
How often does it hail in Belchertown, Massachusetts?
15 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Belchertown since 1963. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.6 reports a year. That ranks #16 of 35 Massachusetts places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Belchertown?
Most reports come in August, May, June. August alone accounts for 47% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Belchertown?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on June 1, 2011 near Belchertown. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Belchertown?
The most recent report in this data is from August 26, 2024 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Belchertown had in the last five years?
1 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 1 reports. The most recent was August 26, 2024.
Where does this hail data come from?
Hail reports come from the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, which the National Weather Service compiles from spotter, public, law enforcement and media reports. Recent days use preliminary NWS Local Storm Reports via the Iowa Environmental Mesonet until NOAA publishes final data. Only reported hail is counted, so areas with fewer people tend to have fewer reports.