Dover, Massachusetts Weather
Dover, Massachusetts — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, radar and satellite imagery, tide predictions, marine conditions and a solunar fishing forecast, soil and crop conditions for Dover, Norfolk County.
Tides, marine forecast and fishing conditions near Dover. Tide source:
Full aviation weather for Dover is published on the Norwood Memorial Airport (KOWD) page, 11 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 Dover 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 Dover: Hopedale Industrial Park Airport (K1B6) 24 km · Laurence G Hanscom Field (KBED) 25 km · Boston Logan International Airport (KBOS) 26 km · Minute Man Air Field (K6B6) 31 km · Worcester Regional Airport (KORH) 49 km
Conditions reported at KOWD describe the airfield itself. Weather 11 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Dover specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
Soil conditions, frost risk and crop weather for Dover.
About Dover, Massachusetts
Dover unfolds across a landscape of rolling hills, a verdant expanse where ancient woodlands meet thoughtfully preserved open spaces. It lies 3.5 miles south of Wellesley, MA (from Wellesley, MA: bearing 172°T), and is situated 7.3 miles south-south-west of Newton. The air here carries the crisp scent of pine needles and damp earth, a constant reminder of the deep forests that flank its quiet residential streets. Sunlight filters through the dense canopy of oak and maple, casting shifting patterns on the winding lanes and manicured lawns, imbuing the afternoon with a hushed, almost contemplative, glow. The Charles River, a silver ribbon, carves its way through the southern edge of Dover, its banks lined with willows that weep gracefully towards the water, a gentle counterpoint to the more rugged terrain that characterizes much of the area. This is a place where the natural world remains a dominant presence, shaping not just the scenery but the very rhythm of life. The history of Dover is deeply entwined with the agricultural roots of the region, its early days marked by farming and the quiet industry of its residents. While the landscape has transformed, echoes of this past persist in the stone walls that still delineate former fields and the occasional weathered barn standing sentinel against the encroaching woodlands. The town’s economy, once reliant on the bounty of the land, has evolved into a blend of professional services and a strong commitment to conservation, with significant portions of Dover dedicated to protected natural areas and wildlife habitats. This dedication to preserving its character is evident in the absence of bustling commercial centers; instead, small, locally owned businesses and a profound respect for tradition define the economic and cultural fabric of Dover. The enduring appeal lies in this careful balance, a quiet stewardship of both its natural beauty and its historical legacy.
Live animated radar for Dover 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 | Dover, Norfolk County, Massachusetts |
| Coordinates | 42.245931°N, 71.282834°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 02030 |
| 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 Dover, Massachusetts Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Dover, 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 Dover includes coordinates 42.245931°N, 71.282834°W, situated in Norfolk County. ZIP code 02030. 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.
