Belchertown, Massachusetts Weather
Belchertown, 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 Belchertown, Hampshire County.
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About Belchertown, Massachusetts
Belchertown rises from the gently rolling hills of Hampshire County, a landscape shaped by ancient glaciers and the persistent work of farmers. It lies 9.5 miles south-east of Amherst, MA (from Amherst, MA: bearing 139°T), and is situated 8.9 miles north-north-east of Ludlow. The terrain here is a mosaic of fertile bottomlands that cradle the Swift River and its tributaries, and higher ground where woodlands of oak and maple cast long shadows, especially in the late afternoon when the light turns a honeyed gold. The air, particularly after a spring rain, carries the clean scent of damp earth and pine needles, a subtle perfume that speaks of the deep woods surrounding the more settled areas. In the heart of Belchertown, the village green, a wide expanse of well-kept grass, offers a gathering place, its stately elms standing as silent witnesses to generations of town life. The story of Belchertown is one of agrarian roots and a quiet evolution, its founding in the mid-18th century tied to the expansion of settlement westward from the Connecticut River. For much of its history, agriculture was the lifeblood, with farms producing dairy, tobacco, and a bounty of fruits and vegetables that found their way to local markets and beyond. Though the landscape still bears the mark of these working farms, and many retain a working status, the economy has broadened to include small businesses and specialized industries, a testament to the town's adaptability. A notable feature is the presence of several large, serene lakes, remnants of glacial activity, which offer both recreational opportunities and contribute to the unique, water-kissed character of Belchertown. The rhythm of life here, while not hurried, possesses a steady, purposeful beat, a continuation of the endurance and foresight that built this place.
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| Location | Belchertown, Hampshire County, Massachusetts |
| Coordinates | 42.277036°N, 72.400918°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 01007 |
| 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 Belchertown, Massachusetts Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Belchertown, 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 Belchertown includes coordinates 42.277036°N, 72.400918°W, situated in Hampshire County. ZIP code 01007. 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.
