Bedford, Massachusetts Weather
Bedford, 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, soil and crop conditions for Bedford, Middlesex County.
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About Bedford, Massachusetts
Bedford unfolds across a gentle, rolling terrain, a landscape shaped by ancient glaciers and the slow, persistent work of water. It lies 1.7 miles north of Middlesex, MA (from Middlesex, MA: bearing 6°T), and is situated 7.9 miles north-east of South Shore. Woodlands, predominantly oak and pine, clothe the higher ground, their canopies a shifting mosaic of green that deepens to an almost bruised indigo as dusk approaches, while lower elevations are often dotted with open fields, some still bearing the faint, checkerboard patterns of past cultivation. The air here, particularly after a rain, carries a clean, earthy scent, a subtle perfume of damp soil and decaying leaves that speaks of the region's temperate climate. Several small streams, mere trickles in drier seasons but swelling to lively currents in spring, meander through the town and its surrounding woods, their banks often softened by moss and the roots of emergent trees. This is a place where the land itself feels present, a quiet partner in the daily lives of its inhabitants. The history of Bedford is a narrative deeply entwined with the early days of American settlement, its founding tied to the agricultural aspirations of pioneers seeking fertile ground and a haven from more crowded settlements. For centuries, farming was the lifeblood of Bedford, the bounty of its soil sustaining generations, and echoes of this agrarian past can still be seen in the occasional weathered barn or the straight lines of old stone walls dividing pastures. While the economy has diversified considerably, shifting towards technology and professional services that now form its bedrock, a tangible connection to its rural heritage persists in the preservation of open spaces and a certain unhurried pace. Distinctive to Bedford is the Minuteman National Historical Park, a sprawling testament to the pivotal role this area played in the American Revolution, its battle roads and historic sites drawing visitors who come to walk in the footsteps of history, a quiet counterpoint to the hum of modern life.
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| Location | Bedford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts |
| Coordinates | 42.49065°N, 71.276169°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 01730 |
| 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 Bedford, Massachusetts Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Bedford, 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 Bedford includes coordinates 42.490650°N, 71.276169°W, situated in Middlesex County. ZIP code 01730. 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.
