Arlington, Massachusetts Weather
Arlington, Massachusetts — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, tide predictions, marine conditions and a solunar fishing forecast for Arlington, Middlesex County.
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About Arlington, Massachusetts
Arlington rests in a landscape sculpted by glacial retreat, its terrain characterized by gentle hills and the meandering course of the Alewife Brook, a quiet artery that once pulsed with a different kind of life. It lies 1.8 miles north-east of Belmont, MA (from Belmont, MA: bearing 40°T), and is situated 6.3 miles north-west of Greater Boston. Tree-lined streets, canopied by mature oaks and maples, weave through neighborhoods where the brick facades of older homes stand shoulder-to-shoulder with more modern dwellings, all breathing the crisp New England air. The sky here, particularly at dusk, can paint itself in hues of bruised lavender and molten gold, a silent spectacle reflected in the calm surfaces of neighborhood ponds. It’s a place where the hum of suburban life is punctuated by the rustle of leaves and the distant murmur of traffic, a constant, subtle reminder of its proximity to larger urban centers. This patch of Middlesex County carries the echoes of a rich past, from its agrarian roots to its emergence as a vibrant hub for innovation and commerce. Arlington's history is interwoven with the development of the wider Boston metropolitan area, its growth spurred by industries that have shifted over the decades, from early manufacturing to the tech-driven enterprises that now thrive. The town’s strategic location fostered a spirit of industriousness, and remnants of its past can be glimpsed in the sturdy architecture and the enduring community spirit. Today, Arlington is a place where families put down roots, drawn by its excellent schools, its diverse array of local businesses, and a palpable sense of shared experience, a quiet, persistent energy that defines the rhythm of its days.
Live animated radar for Arlington and surroundings — RainViewer.
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| Location | Arlington, Middlesex County, Massachusetts |
| Coordinates | 42.415374°N, 71.156443°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 02476, 02474 |
| Area Code | 339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Arlington, Massachusetts Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Arlington, Massachusetts, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, real-time aviation weather (live METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport, with a modeled estimate shown when no station is in range), precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. 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 Arlington includes coordinates 42.415374°N, 71.156443°W, situated in Middlesex County. ZIP code 02476, 02474. 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. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov (NOAA), with a modeled estimate used where no nearby reporting station is available. 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.
