Cape Ann, Massachusetts Weather
Cape Ann, 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 Cape Ann, Essex County.
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About Cape Ann, Massachusetts
Cape Ann rises from the Atlantic, a rugged promontory of granite and salt-laced air. It lies 4.2 miles east-north-east of Gloucester, MA (from Gloucester, MA: bearing 57°T), and is situated 1.5 miles east-south-east of Rockport. Its coastline is a fierce negotiation between land and sea, a jagged edge where rocky outcrops meet the relentless surge of the ocean, giving way in places to quiet, sandy coves. Inland, the terrain rolls gently, cloaked in a mosaic of pine and oak, interspersed with the occasional weathered farmstead or the clustered rooftops of villages. The light here possesses a particular clarity, especially in the late afternoon, when it slants across the weathered shingles and glints off the countless windows facing the water, imbuing the landscape with a luminous, almost ethereal quality. The air itself carries the tang of brine and the faint, sweet scent of pine needles warmed by the sun, a constant reminder of the elemental forces that shape this peninsula. For centuries, Cape Ann has been defined by its intimate relationship with the sea, a history etched into the very granite of its shores. Fishing and quarrying were the lifeblood of its early settlements, traditions that still echo in the working harbors where lobster boats bob at anchor and the scent of diesel mingles with the sea's own perfume. The granite quarried here, renowned for its strength and beauty, built much of America's early infrastructure, a testament to the grit and determination of its people. Today, while fishing remains vital, a vibrant arts scene has bloomed, drawn by the same dramatic landscapes that inspired generations of fishermen and quarrymen. Galleries and studios dot the towns, and the quiet rhythm of daily life often pauses for the ebb and flow of the tide, a cadence understood by all who call Cape Ann home.
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| Location | Cape Ann, Essex County, Massachusetts |
| Coordinates | 42.648611°N, 70.593056°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 01966 |
| 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 Cape Ann, Massachusetts Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Cape Ann, 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 Cape Ann includes coordinates 42.648611°N, 70.593056°W, situated in Essex County. ZIP code 01966. 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.
