Cambridge, Massachusetts Weather
Cambridge, Massachusetts — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, radar and satellite imagery, tide predictions, marine conditions and a solunar fishing forecast for Cambridge, Middlesex County.
Tides, marine forecast and fishing conditions near Cambridge. Tide source:
Full aviation weather for Cambridge is published on the Boston Logan International Airport (KBOS) page, 8 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 Cambridge 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 Cambridge: Laurence G Hanscom Field (KBED) 18 km · Norwood Memorial Airport (KOWD) 21 km · Minute Man Air Field (K6B6) 35 km · Lawrence Municipal Airport (KLWM) 38 km · Hopedale Industrial Park Airport (K1B6) 45 km
Conditions reported at KBOS describe the airfield itself. Weather 8 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Cambridge specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
About Cambridge, Massachusetts
Cambridge, a place where the Charles River, a ribbon of silver in the morning light, gracefully curves its way through the landscape, has long been a nexus of intellectual pursuit and historical significance. Its terrain, gently rolling and shaped by glacial epochs, provides a serene backdrop to the vibrant life that unfolds within its borders. From its early days as a Puritan settlement, Cambridge has evolved, its economy now a dynamic blend of cutting-edge technology, bioscience innovation, and the enduring academic enterprises that draw talent from across the globe. The very air here seems to hum with the quiet energy of discovery, a constant whisper of progress carried on the breeze that sweeps in from the Atlantic. The cultural heart of Cambridge beats with a distinct intellectual pulse, a characteristic born from its world-renowned universities that shape its very identity and the minds of its inhabitants. Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology stand as titans, their hallowed halls and modern laboratories a testament to a relentless pursuit of knowledge. The city's landmarks, from the historic architecture of Harvard Yard to the sleek lines of Kendall Square, tell a story of both tradition and forward-looking ambition. While not known for professional sports teams, the collegiate spirit ignites passionate rivalries. Major events throughout the year celebrate this unique blend of academia and artistry, drawing crowds eager to experience the distinctive spirit of Cambridge, a place where the past informs the present and the future is constantly being imagined.
Live animated radar for Cambridge 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 | Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts |
| Coordinates | 42.375097°N, 71.105608°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 01610, 02138, 02139, 02140, 02141 |
| 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 Cambridge, Massachusetts Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Cambridge, 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 Cambridge includes coordinates 42.375097°N, 71.105608°W, situated in Middlesex County. ZIP code 01610, 02138, 02139, 02140, 02141. 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.
