Hail history for Framingham, Massachusetts
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Framingham since 1961, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Framingham
- Last hail
- Jun 6, 2020
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.00 in
- hen egg · Jul 18, 1963
23 reports on 18 days since 1961 · #6 of 35 Massachusetts places
Hail map · Framingham
- Under 1 in
- 1–1.75 in
- 1.75–2.5 in
- 2.5–4 in
- 4 in +
- No size
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What the record says about Framingham
The latest hail report in and around Framingham is from June 6, 2020, 1.00 in (quarter size). There has been no hail report here in the five years since November 3, 2021.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Framingham logged 17 reports on 12 hail days, about 0.8 reports a year. That is 70% more than the median Massachusetts town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #6 of 35 Massachusetts cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Framingham accounts for 13% of the 183 reports filed in Middlesex County.
4% 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 2.00 in (hen egg) on July 18, 1963.
Reports were down 94% in 2016–2025 (1) compared with 2006–2015 (16). The busiest year was 2015, with 4 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in July (35% of reports); 39% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Framingham 0.8
- Middlesex County 5.9
- Median Massachusetts town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Framingham 12
- Middlesex County 46
- Median Massachusetts town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Framingham 4%
- Middlesex County 3%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 18, 1963 | 2.00 inhen egg | — | Middlesex | 14:00 local · NCEI |
| Jul 18, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.86 SW Saxonville | Middlesex | 13:44 local · NCEI |
| Aug 4, 2015 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Sudbury Center | Middlesex | 14:52 local · NCEI |
| Aug 4, 2015 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.86 SE Wayland | Middlesex | 14:52 local · NCEI |
| Jun 6, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | East Sudbury | Middlesex | 20:11 local · NCEI |
Sizes filed before 1996 are often rough estimates (round numbers like 7.00 or 8.00 in) without an exact spot; they are shown as NOAA filed them.
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 13 57%
- 1–2 in 9 39%
- 2 in + 1 4%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 6, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | East Sudbury | Middlesex | 20:11 local · NCEI |
| Aug 15, 2015 | 0.88 innickel | Natick | Middlesex | 17:53 local · NCEI |
| Aug 4, 2015 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Sudbury Center | Middlesex | 14:52 local · NCEI |
| Aug 4, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | Framingham | Middlesex | 14:52 local · NCEI |
| Aug 4, 2015 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.86 SE Wayland | Middlesex | 14:52 local · NCEI |
| Jun 17, 2013 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.86 SW Saxonville | Middlesex | 16:56 local · NCEI |
| Jul 18, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.86 SW Saxonville | Middlesex | 13:44 local · NCEI |
| Jul 18, 2012 | 0.75 inpenny | Natick | Middlesex | 13:43 local · NCEI |
| Jul 18, 2012 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.86 SW Saxonville | Middlesex | 13:40 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2011 | 0.75 inpenny | Natick | Middlesex | 12:35 local · NCEI |
| Jul 7, 2009 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.86 SW Saxonville | Middlesex | 13:36 local · NCEI |
| May 24, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | Ashland | Middlesex | 16:20 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Framingham
- Maynard 13 km · 13
- Milford 19 km · 12
- Franklin Town 25 km · 16
- Worcester 31 km · 40
- Leominster 36 km · 12
- Lowell 38 km · 14
- Brockton 42 km · 13
- Fitchburg 45 km · 14
Questions about hail in Framingham
How often does it hail in Framingham, Massachusetts?
23 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Framingham since 1961. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.8 reports a year. That ranks #6 of 35 Massachusetts places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Framingham?
Most reports come in July, August, May. July alone accounts for 35% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Framingham?
2.00 in (hen egg size) on July 18, 1963. 4% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Framingham?
The most recent report in this data is from June 6, 2020 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Framingham had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Framingham since November 3, 2021. The last one was on June 6, 2020.
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.