Adams, Massachusetts Weather
Adams, Massachusetts — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, radar and satellite imagery, tide predictions, marine conditions and a solunar fishing forecast, soil and crop conditions for Adams, Berkshire County.
Tides, marine forecast and fishing conditions near Adams. Tide source:
Full aviation weather for Adams is published on the Harriman and West Airport (KAQW) page, 9 km away. It carries the current METAR decoded into plain language — surface wind, visibility, cloud layers and ceiling, temperature and dewpoint, and altimeter setting — alongside the raw observation as transmitted. 6 airfields within reach of Adams have their own pages, listed below.
The Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) is shown across its full validity period, with each change group broken out so you can see when conditions are expected to shift. Flight category is derived automatically — VFR, MVFR, IFR or LIFR — from reported ceiling and visibility, with runway details and field elevation alongside. Observations update roughly hourly and forecasts several times a day.
Other airports near Adams: Pittsfield Municipal Airport (KPSF) 26 km · William H Morse State Airport (KDDH) 32 km · Turners Falls Airport (K0B5) 49 km · Walter J. Koladza Airport (KGBR) 54 km · Albany International Airport (KALB) 58 km
Conditions reported at KAQW describe the airfield itself. Weather 9 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Adams specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
Soil conditions, frost risk and crop weather for Adams.
About Adams, Massachusetts
Adams lies in a valley cradled by the imposing Taconic Range, a landscape of rolling hills that swell into steeper, forested slopes. It lies 8.6 miles north-north-east of Berkshire, MA (from Berkshire, MA: bearing 26°T), and is situated 5.3 miles south of North Adams. The Hoosic River, a ribbon of cool, clear water, threads its way through the heart of Adams, its banks softened by a verdant growth of ferns and wild grasses, especially vibrant after a spring rain. The air here carries the clean scent of pine and damp earth, a constant reminder of the surrounding wilderness. Even in the midday sun, shadows hold a certain depth, hinting at the cool, mossy places hidden just off the main roads. The character of Adams is one of quiet resilience, a place where the natural world still dictates the pace. The history of Adams is deeply intertwined with the industrial might of its past, particularly its role in textile manufacturing, a legacy still visible in the weathered brick buildings that stand as silent sentinels along the river. For generations, the mills hummed with activity, drawing people and shaping the town's identity. Today, while the looms are still, the spirit of industry has shifted, finding new avenues in small businesses and a burgeoning appreciation for the natural beauty that attracted settlers in the first place. Mount Greylock, the highest point in Massachusetts, looms nearby, a majestic presence that draws hikers and offers panoramic views, a constant beckoning to explore the wilder edges of Adams. The town retains a strong sense of its roots, a quiet pride in its heritage and its enduring connection to the land.
Live animated radar for Adams and surroundings — RainViewer.
NOAA GOES-16 GEOCOLOR — live animated loop updated every 10 minutes. Shows cloud cover, storm systems and weather patterns across the continental US.
Source: NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East · Public domain · Auto-updates on page reload
| Location | Adams, Berkshire County, Massachusetts |
| Coordinates | 42.62425°N, 73.117603°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 01220 |
| Area Code | 339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978 |
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Adams, Massachusetts Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Adams, Massachusetts, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Aviation weather — live METAR observations and TAF forecasts — is published separately on the pages for the nearest reporting airports, linked from the aviation section above. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Adams includes coordinates 42.624250°N, 73.117603°W, situated in Berkshire County. ZIP code 01220. Telephone area code: 339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978. Timezone: Eastern Time (America/New_York).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.
