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"In early June the world of leaf and blade and flowers explodes,
and every sunset is different."
- John Steinbeck, The Winter of Our Discontent
Today’s Weather at a Glance
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Monday/Monday Night - June 8
Nashua - East
Peterborough - Central/West
Tuesday/Tuesday Night - June 9
Nashua - East
Peterborough - Central/West
Wednesday/Wednesday Night - June 10
Nashua - East
Peterborough - Central/West
Thursday/Thursday Night - June 11
Nashua - East
Peterborough - Central/West
Friday/Friday Night - June 5
Nashua - East
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. Calm wind.
Peterborough - Central/West
Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. Calm wind.
Saturday/Saturday Night - June 6
Nashua - East
A slight chance of showers between 2pm and 5pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Partly sunny and hot, with a high near 91. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
A 30 percent chance of showers before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. West wind around 5 mph.
Peterborough - Central/West
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Light southwest wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a chance of showers between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. West wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday/Sunday Night - June 7
Nashua - East
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 80. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Showers likely, mainly before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Peterborough - Central/West
Showers, mainly after 7am. High near 76. West wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Showers likely, mainly before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Current Weather Readings in Peterborough, NH
Time of the readings below: 5 Jun 2026 1:13 PM
(FYI: The number in parentheses is the change in the last hour)
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Current Temperature:
83.7°F (2.8)
High Temperature:
83.8 at 1:12 PM
Low Temperature:
53.2 at 5:32 AM
Precipitation Today:
0.00 inches
Current Dewpoint:
51.5°F (0.9)
Highest Heat Index Reading:
83.8 at 1:12 PM
Current Windspeed:
1 MPH (-0)
Barometric Trend:
Falling Slowly
Hours of Daylight Today:
15:13
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Another dry and warm day ahead! The humidity may be a bit higher today, but otherwise, today should look like yesterday. A slow moving cold front arrives on Saturday. As this front slowly presses south, expect showers and thunderstorms to pop up, mainly in the afternoon and evening. Some may be strong. Still unsettled on Sunday with a chance of showers. Sunny, dry weather returns on monday. It will be cooler, but we start to warm right back up by Tuesday.
Summerlike warmth continues through today with temperatures reaching the 80s across much of the region and near 90 degrees in parts of southern New Hampshire. A cold front approaching from Canada will bring an increasing chance of showers and thunderstorms this weekend, with a few storms potentially becoming strong to severe. Temperatures will gradually cool Sunday and Monday as a cooler, drier air mass settles into New England. Warmer than normal temperatures are expected to return during the middle of next week.
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Weather Summaries and Full Area Forecast Discussions - North (Edited)
Summary - Northern New England - New Hampshire and Maine
Summary:
Summerlike warmth continues through today with temperatures reaching the 80s across much of the region and near 90 degrees in parts of southern New Hampshire. A cold front approaching from Canada will bring an increasing chance of showers and thunderstorms this weekend, with a few storms potentially becoming strong to severe. Temperatures will gradually cool Sunday and Monday as a cooler, drier air mass settles into New England. Warmer than normal temperatures are expected to return during the middle of next week.
Key Messages:
- Above normal temperatures persist through today.
- A slow moving front brings scattered thunderstorms both days this weekend with lowering temperatures. Southern areas likely see continued warmth Saturday.
- A cooler and drier air mass arrives for Monday. A warming trend follows with above normal temperatures through the middle of next week.
What has changed since the last Forecast Update?
No significant changes have been made.
What this means for you:
Today will be another very warm day, especially away from the coast, although lower humidity levels will keep conditions comfortable. The weather becomes more active this weekend as a slow-moving front brings scattered thunderstorms on both Saturday and Sunday. Some storms could produce strong winds, especially in southern New Hampshire. Cooler and drier weather arrives Monday before temperatures begin climbing again next week.
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**Area Forecast Discussion**
**National Weather Service Gray ME**
**625 AM EDT Friday, June 5, 2026**
**What Has Changed**
The latest surface observations have been incorporated into the forecast, and the aviation forecast section was updated for the 8 AM EDT aviation forecast package. Otherwise, no significant changes have been made.
**Key Messages**
1. Above normal temperatures persist through today.
2. A slow moving front brings scattered thunderstorms both days this weekend with lowering temperatures. Southern areas likely see continued warmth Saturday.
3. A cooler and drier air mass arrives for Monday. A warming trend follows with above normal temperatures through the middle of next week.
**Discussion**
**Key Message 1 Description**
A broad area of high pressure and warmer air in the upper atmosphere will remain along the East Coast through today while a front over southeastern Canada gradually drops south into northern Maine.
High temperatures will once again reach well into the 80s across much of the region, with parts of interior southern New Hampshire approaching 90 degrees. There will be more cloud cover than yesterday, but sunshine will still break through at times.
Humidity levels will remain relatively low, with dew points mainly in the 40s and 50s. In plain language, the air will feel fairly comfortable despite the heat, so temperatures will feel close to the actual air temperature.
The approaching front combined with some atmospheric instability may trigger a few showers and perhaps an isolated thunderstorm, mainly across Somerset County in Maine. A sea breeze is expected to develop during the afternoon, helping keep coastal locations cooler.
Overnight low temperatures will range from the middle 50s to lower 60s.
**Key Message 2 Description**
After several days of pleasant weather, conditions will become more unsettled this weekend.
A disturbance in the upper atmosphere will move into the region Saturday and Sunday. At the surface, a strengthening low pressure system will move through Quebec while dragging a cold front toward New Hampshire and Maine. The weather pattern will slow down on Sunday, allowing the front and associated unsettled weather to linger for a second day.
There is a possibility of strong to severe thunderstorms both Saturday and Sunday.
On Saturday, forecast guidance is in good agreement that an area of rain will affect northern New Hampshire and much of Maine. The main uncertainty is whether enough sunshine and warming can develop farther south to fuel stronger thunderstorms across southern New Hampshire and southwestern Maine.
The Storm Prediction Center has placed much of the region in a Marginal Risk for severe weather, which is Level 1 out of 5, with portions of southwestern New Hampshire under a Slight Risk, which is Level 2 out of 5. The greatest concern would be isolated damaging wind gusts if stronger thunderstorms develop.
On Sunday, the low pressure system will move away, but colder air arriving several thousand feet above the ground will create another environment favorable for scattered thunderstorms. While the setup is somewhat different from Saturday, there may still be enough energy in the atmosphere for a few stronger storms.
Temperatures will trend lower through the weekend due to increasing clouds and precipitation.
Saturday remains a challenging forecast because one or more fronts may be moving through the region. Some forecast models suggest a backdoor cold front may develop. This is a front that moves in from the northeast and brings cooler marine air inland. If this occurs, temperatures across parts of Maine could remain in the 60s. Southern New Hampshire has the best chance of remaining in the warmer air, where highs could reach the upper 80s to lower 90s. Central New Hampshire and interior western Maine will likely see highs in the 80s.
By Sunday, cooler air should spread across the entire region with highs mainly ranging from the 60s to 70s.
**Key Message 3 Description**
A cooler and drier air mass will move into the region Sunday night and Monday behind the departing cold front.
High pressure building south from Canada will move overhead Monday before gradually shifting southward through the middle of next week.
High temperatures Monday will generally be in the 70s. Northeasterly winds becoming easterly will keep coastal southwestern Maine and southeastern New Hampshire somewhat cooler.
As the high pressure system moves south, a ridge of warmer air aloft will build over New England. This will support a warming trend through the middle and latter part of next week, with temperatures once again rising above normal for early June.
Weather Summaries and Full Area Forecast Discussions - South (Edited)
Summary - Southern New England - Massachusetts/Northern CT/Rhode Island
Summary:
Very warm early summer weather continues across southern New England through Saturday, with many inland areas reaching the upper 80s to lower 90s. Humidity remains fairly comfortable today but increases somewhat on Saturday. Most of Saturday stays dry, but the risk for showers and thunderstorms increases Saturday evening, with a few storms capable of producing damaging wind gusts and heavy rainfall. Sunday remains unsettled with scattered showers and thunderstorms, although rain is not expected to be continuous. Cooler and drier air arrives early next week before warmer summerlike temperatures return by the middle of the week.
Key Messages:
- Unseasonably warm to hot temperatures continue today and Saturday with dry weather persisting.
- Increasing risk for showers and a few strong to severe thunderstorms Saturday evening. Sunday trends somewhat warmer with periods of showers and possible thundershowers.
- Dry and cooler conditions return early next week with onshore flow, before temperatures trend more summerlike by midweek.
What has changed since the last Forecast Update?
Forecasters continue refining the expected summerlike temperatures and the timing of rainfall and thunderstorms for this weekend, including the potential for a few severe storms.
What this means for you
If you have outdoor plans today or during most of Saturday, weather conditions look favorable with plenty of warmth and dry conditions. Beachgoers should be aware of an elevated rip current risk on some south and east-facing beaches Saturday. Anyone with outdoor activities Saturday evening should monitor forecasts closely, as a few thunderstorms could become strong to severe with damaging winds and brief heavy downpours. Conditions improve early next week with cooler temperatures and lower humidity before another warming trend develops by midweek.
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Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
654 AM EDT Friday, June 5, 2026
**What Has Changed**
Forecasters continue refining the expected summerlike temperatures and the timing of rainfall and thunderstorms for this weekend, including the potential for a few severe storms.
**Key Messages**
* Unseasonably warm to hot temperatures continue today and Saturday with dry weather persisting.
* Increasing risk for showers and a few strong to severe thunderstorms Saturday evening. Sunday trends somewhat warmer with periods of showers and possible thundershowers.
* Dry and cooler conditions return early next week with onshore flow, before temperatures trend more summerlike by midweek.
**Discussion**
**Key Message 1: Unseasonably Warm to Hot Temperatures Continue Today and Saturday with Dry Weather Persisting**
There are no major changes to the forecast through Saturday afternoon. Confidence remains high that dry weather will continue along with temperatures that are much warmer than normal for early June.
The main weather feature remains a large area of high pressure over the southeastern United States that will gradually move offshore this weekend. This pattern supports continued warmth across southern New England.
Afternoon temperatures today and Saturday are expected to reach the upper 80s to lower 90s across many inland locations. While slightly warmer air arrives overhead on Saturday, increasing clouds and moisture may limit some daytime heating. Even so, temperatures will remain well above normal, as typical early June highs are usually in the lower 70s.
A west wind today should allow coastal communities to warm more effectively than usual. On Saturday, a stronger southwest wind will keep some southern coastal locations cooler, generally in the upper 70s to lower 80s.
Humidity levels remain comfortable today, with dewpoints mainly in the 50s. By Saturday, dewpoints rise into the upper 50s and lower 60s, creating a somewhat muggier feel, though conditions are not expected to become excessively humid.
For those heading to the beaches, there is a moderate risk of dangerous rip currents Saturday along east-facing beaches of Cape Cod, ocean-facing beaches of Nantucket and Marthas Vineyard, and south-facing beaches from Point Judith, Rhode Island, to Westport, Massachusetts. Check with local lifeguards for the latest beach conditions.
**Key Message 2: Increasing Risk for Showers and a Few Strong to Severe Thunderstorms Saturday Evening. Sunday Remains Unsettled.**
Confidence continues to increase that most, if not all, of the daylight hours Saturday will remain dry. A brief afternoon shower is possible across western Massachusetts and Connecticut, mainly west of Interstate 91.
As temperatures and humidity increase, the atmosphere will become moderately unstable. In plain language, the air will have enough energy available to support thunderstorm development. Thunderstorms may begin developing late Saturday afternoon and continue into Saturday evening.
Forecasters are watching a combination of atmospheric instability and increasing wind shear, which refers to changing wind speed and direction with height. This setup may allow some thunderstorms to become strong or severe.
The primary threats Saturday evening include:
* Damaging straight-line wind gusts
* Heavy downpours
* Frequent lightning
Atmospheric moisture levels will be high enough to support locally heavy rainfall, although widespread flooding is not currently expected. Forecast models continue to refine the exact timing and location of any stronger storms.
By Sunday morning, some temporary drying behind the front may allow for a mix of clouds and sunshine. However, another upper-level disturbance is expected to move through during the afternoon.
Recent forecast guidance suggests rainfall on Sunday may be more scattered and showery rather than widespread. The greatest concentration of showers and thunderstorms currently appears most likely across eastern portions of southern New England.
Cooler air arrives more gradually than previously expected, which could still allow temperatures to reach the upper 70s to lower 80s before northeast winds increase later in the day.
**Key Message 3: Dry and Cooler Conditions Return Early Next Week**
Weather conditions become cooler and drier on Monday as the weekend storm system moves away.
There remains some uncertainty regarding how quickly lingering cloud cover and upper-level disturbances depart, which will affect temperatures and sky conditions. For now, Monday appears noticeably cooler than the weekend.
A warming trend is expected to begin Tuesday and continue into the middle of next week, with temperatures returning to the 80s. High pressure should rebuild across the region, supporting mainly dry weather through at least midweek.
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