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Elm Bank Reservation

Massachusetts

About

Elm Bank Reservation is a 115-acre park in Massachusetts, about 2.3 miles from Wellesley. It is a compact, small-town park close to the center of town. Late spring through early fall is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical averages from the nearby Natick weather station show September highs around 73°F with lows near 52°F, and June highs around 76°F. The surrounding area offers plenty to pair with a visit. The Bay Colony Rail Trail and Red Path mountain biking routes are both within about 2.3 miles, and the Bates Boulder aka Fairy Rock climbing area is about 2.4 miles away. For a walk, the Noanet Park Trail is about 3.4 miles off.

Park size

115 acres

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Location

Elm Bank Reservation

Massachusetts

Data source: USGS PAD-US 4.1 (Protected Areas Database, public domain)

Facts about this place

When to go

Best time to go: May–Oct. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 62–82°F and lows of 40–62°F.

Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Natick, MA weather station, 2.1 mi away. High / low in °F.

  1. Jan35° high17° low
  2. Feb38° high18° low
  3. Mar46° high25° low
  4. Apr58° high35° low
  5. May68° high46° low
  6. Jun76° high56° low
  7. Jul82° high62° low
  8. Aug80° high59° low
  9. Sep73° high52° low
  10. Oct62° high40° low
  11. Nov51° high31° low
  12. Dec41° high23° low

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020

Where it is

Nearest town
Wellesley, Massachusetts · 2.3 mi

Source: USGS GNIS populated places

Nearby

Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)

Best time to visit Elm Bank Reservation

Best months: April–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

  1. Jan

    35° / 17°

    10 wet

  2. Feb

    38° / 18°

    9 wet

  3. Mar

    46° / 25°

    10 wet

  4. Apr

    58° / 35°

    11 wet

  5. May

    68° / 46°

    12 wet

  6. Jun

    76° / 56°

    11 wet

  7. Jul

    82° / 62°

    10 wet

  8. Aug

    80° / 59°

    10 wet

  9. Sep

    73° / 52°

    9 wet

  10. Oct

    62° / 40°

    11 wet

  11. Nov

    51° / 31°

    10 wet

  12. Dec

    41° / 23°

    11 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Natick, MA, 2.1 mi away at 180 ft. We don't have this place's elevation, so higher spots nearby can run cooler. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.