Hail history for Holyoke, Massachusetts
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Holyoke since 1985, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Holyoke
- Last hail
- Sep 6, 2025
- 0.75 in, penny size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Jun 27, 1992
14 reports on 12 days since 1985 · #21 of 35 Massachusetts places
Hail map · Holyoke
- 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 Holyoke
The latest hail report in and around Holyoke is from September 6, 2025, 0.75 in (penny size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 0.88 in on July 21, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Holyoke logged 8 reports on 7 hail days, about 0.4 reports a year. That is 20% less than the median Massachusetts town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #21 of 35 Massachusetts cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Holyoke accounts for 6% of the 239 reports filed in Hampden 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 27, 1992.
Reports held about level in 2016–2025 (4) compared with 2006–2015 (4). The busiest year was 2008, with 4 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in June (29% of reports); 36% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Holyoke 0.4
- Hampden County 7.3
- Median Massachusetts town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Holyoke 7
- Hampden County 61
- Median Massachusetts town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Holyoke 0%
- Hampden 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 6, 2025 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| Jul 21, 2023 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 27, 1992 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Hampden | 11:54 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 1985 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Hampden | 14:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 22, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.86 SW Highlands | Hampden | 12:58 local · NCEI |
| Jul 10, 1989 | 1.00 inquarter | — | Hampden | 08:35 local · NCEI |
| Jul 21, 2023 | 0.88 innickel | 0.86 SW Highlands | Hampden | 19:35 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 10 71%
- 1–2 in 4 29%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 6, 2025 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.86 SW South Hadley | Hampshire | 14:02 local · NCEI |
| Jul 21, 2023 | 0.88 innickel | 0.86 SW Highlands | Hampden | 19:35 local · NCEI |
| Dec 30, 2019 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.86 SW Highlands | Hampden | 16:55 local · NCEI |
| Jun 7, 2016 | 0.88 innickel | 0.86 SW Highlands | Hampden | 17:41 local · NCEI |
| Aug 7, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.86 SW Highlands | Hampden | 18:40 local · NCEI |
| Aug 7, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.86 SW Highlands | Hampden | 12:23 local · NCEI |
| Jul 23, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.86 SW Highlands | Hampden | 23:29 local · NCEI |
| Jun 22, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.86 SW Highlands | Hampden | 12:58 local · NCEI |
| Aug 27, 1996 | 0.75 inpenny | Holyoke | Hampden | 17:20 local · NCEI |
| Aug 23, 1996 | 0.75 inpenny | Holyoke | Hampden | 16:07 local · NCEI |
| Jun 27, 1992 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Hampden | 11:54 local · NCEI |
| Jun 27, 1992 | 0.75 inpenny | — | Hampden | 11:20 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Holyoke
- Chicopee 7 km · 20
- West Springfield Town 10 km · 19
- Granby 11 km · 12
- Westfield 12 km · 38
- Northampton 13 km · 19
- Springfield 14 km · 54
- Agawam Town 17 km · 15
- Wilbraham 19 km · 12
Questions about hail in Holyoke
How often does it hail in Holyoke, Massachusetts?
14 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Holyoke since 1985. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.4 reports a year. That ranks #21 of 35 Massachusetts places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Holyoke?
Most reports come in June, August, July. June alone accounts for 29% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Holyoke?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on June 27, 1992. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Holyoke?
The most recent report in this data is from September 6, 2025 (0.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Holyoke had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 2 reports. The most recent was September 6, 2025.
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.