Berkshires, Massachusetts Weather
Berkshires, 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 Berkshires, Berkshire County.
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About Berkshires, Massachusetts
Berkshires unfolds across a landscape shaped by ancient glaciers, its rolling hills and verdant valleys bearing the marks of that powerful sculpting. It lies 10.1 miles south-south-east of Pittsfield, MA (from Pittsfield, MA: bearing 161°T), and is situated 3.4 miles east of Lee. This region, historically a breadbasket and later a haven for artists and thinkers, draws its lifeblood from the Housatonic River, a ribbon of silver that meanders through its heart. The economy here, once rooted in agriculture and manufacturing, has gracefully transitioned to embrace tourism, the arts, and a burgeoning appreciation for local, sustainable produce, echoing the enduring spirit of its founders who sought both sustenance and inspiration. The air itself, crisp and clean, often carries the scent of pine and damp earth, a constant reminder of the wild beauty that underlies the cultivated fields and charming villages of Berkshires. The cultural character of Berkshires is one of quiet intellectual curiosity and artistic appreciation, a place where the seasons themselves seem to dictate a gentle, thoughtful pace of life. Iconic landmarks, such as the majestic Tanglewood, summer home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, and the historic Red Lion Inn, stand as testaments to a rich cultural heritage that continues to thrive. Prestigious institutions like Williams College contribute to a vibrant intellectual atmosphere, while the region's commitment to the arts is evident in numerous galleries and theaters. Though no major professional sports teams call Berkshires home, a deep-seated local pride manifests in community events and a shared love for the natural world, a sentiment embodied by many famous individuals who have found solace and creative renewal within its embrace.
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| Location | Berkshires, Berkshire County, Massachusetts |
| Coordinates | 42.311782°N, 73.182162°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 01238 |
| 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 Berkshires, Massachusetts Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Berkshires, 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 Berkshires includes coordinates 42.311782°N, 73.182162°W, situated in Berkshire County. ZIP code 01238. 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.
