Editing Hawley, Massachusetts (section)

==Geography==
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the town has a total area of {{convert|30.9|sqmi|km2}}, of which {{convert|30.9|sqmi|km2}} is land and {{convert|0.04|sqmi|km2}} (0.06%) is water. The town is located at the southwestern corner of Franklin County, with [[Hampshire County, Massachusetts|Hampshire County]] to the south and [[Berkshire County, Massachusetts|Berkshire County]] to the west.  The town is bordered by [[Charlemont, Massachusetts|Charlemont]] to the north, [[Buckland, Massachusetts|Buckland]] to the east, [[Ashfield, Massachusetts|Ashfield]] to the southeast, [[Plainfield, Massachusetts|Plainfield]] to the south, and [[Savoy, Massachusetts|Savoy]] to the west. Hawley is located {{convert|22|mi|km}} west of [[Greenfield, Massachusetts|Greenfield]], {{convert|45|mi|km}} north-northwest of [[Springfield, Massachusetts|Springfield]], and {{convert|110|mi|km}} west-northwest of [[Boston, Massachusetts|Boston]].

Hawley is located among the northern [[The Berkshires|Berkshires]], with the northern edge of town falling to the valley of the [[Deerfield River]]. Several brooks and the Chickley River flow into the river through town. The town is home to Hawley Bog, one of the few [[bog]]s in Massachusetts to be preserved in its natural state. There are several small peaks in town, with the highest being Parker Hill to the south. The hill lies within [[Kenneth Dubuque Memorial State Forest]], which has several recreation sites for all seasons. [[Mohawk Trail State Forest]] also extends into the town from Charlemont and Savoy, in the northwest corner of town. Between the two forests lies Stump Sprout Cross-Country Ski Area, which also provides other recreational activities off-season. A portion of Berkshire East Ski Area also lies within town, with the base of the area being in Charlemont.

The main road through town is [[Massachusetts Route 8A]], which connects [[Massachusetts Route 116|Route 116]] to the south with [[Massachusetts Route 2|Route 2]] to the north. Route 2, the [[Mohawk Trail]], passes just north of the town line for most of the town border. The nearest interstate, [[Interstate 91]], can be accessed in nearby Greenfield. There is no rail, air or bus service in town. The town is roughly equidistant from the two nearest points for rail and air service, Greenfield and [[North Adams, Massachusetts|North Adams]]. The nearest [[Amtrak]] service is in [[Pittsfield, Massachusetts|Pittsfield]], and the nearest national air service is at [[Bradley International Airport]] in [[Windsor Locks, Connecticut]].

===Climate===
Hawley has a [[humid continental climate]] ([[Köppen climate classification|Köppen]] ''Dfb'').
{{Weather box
|location = East Hawley, Massachusetts, 1991–2020 normals: {{convert|1647|ft|m}}
|single line = Yes

|Jan high F = 28.2
|Feb high F = 31.0
|Mar high F = 39.4
|Apr high F = 51.3
|May high F = 62.6
|Jun high F = 70.1
|Jul high F = 74.8
|Aug high F = 74.1
|Sep high F = 67.5
|Oct high F = 55.5
|Nov high F = 44.6
|Dec high F = 33.9
|year high F =

|Jan mean F = 18.7
|Feb mean F = 20.9
|Mar mean F = 29.0
|Apr mean F = 40.7
|May mean F = 51.3
|Jun mean F = 60.2
|Jul mean F = 64.1
|Aug mean F = 63.1
|Sep mean F = 56.6
|Oct mean F = 45.0
|Nov mean F = 35.8
|Dec mean F = 25.8
|year mean F =

|Jan low F = 9.2
|Feb low F = 10.7
|Mar low F = 18.6
|Apr low F = 30.0
|May low F = 40.0
|Jun low F = 50.2
|Jul low F = 53.4
|Aug low F = 52.1
|Sep low F = 45.6
|Oct low F = 34.5
|Nov low F = 26.9
|Dec low F = 17.6
|year low F =

|source 1 = NOAA<ref name = NOAA>
{{cite web
|url = https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/services/data/v1?dataset=normals-monthly-1991-2020&stations=USC00192175&format=pdf&dataTypes=MLY-TMAX-NORMAL,MLY-TMIN-NORMAL,MLY-TAVG-NORMAL,MLY-PRCP-NORMAL,MLY-SNOW-NORMAL
|publisher = National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
|title = U.S. Climate Normals Quick Access – Station: E Hawley, MA
|access-date = July 25, 2024
}}
</ref>
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