4th Of July Forecast: See Marlborough Weather

MARLBOROUGH, MA — It might be hard to believe after this week's heat wave, but it's going to be a pretty cool 4th of July weekend in the area — some might say even a little chilly.

According to the National Weather Service (NWS), daily highs on Saturday and Sunday will hover at or below the 70-degree mark. Saturday will be the cooler day, with temperatures struggling to get past 65.

There's also a pretty good chance of rain both weekend days. The chance of rain on July 4 is only 30 percent, but it will fall after dusk if it does, according to the forecast.

Here's the full July 4 weekend forecast for Marlborough, according to the NWS:

Friday: Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. Northeast wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Friday Night: A chance of showers, mainly before 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Northeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Saturday: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67. Northeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Saturday Night: A chance of showers before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Light north wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Independence Day: A chance of showers after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 71. Light northeast wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Sunday Night: A chance of showers before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.