Halifax, 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 Halifax, Plymouth County.
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Halifax, Massachusetts, lies cradled by the gentle contours of southeastern Massachusetts, a landscape of pine-studded uplands and the quiet glint of freshwater ponds. It lies 5.8 miles east of Bridgewater, MA (from Bridgewater, MA: bearing 89°T), and is situated 7.2 miles north-north-east of Middleborough. The air here, especially after a rain, carries the earthy scent of damp soil and the clean fragrance of pine needles, a subtle perfume that clings to the winding roads and moss-laden stone walls. The terrain, a tapestry of rolling hills and shallow valleys, speaks of a glacial past, its features softened by centuries of growth and the patient erosion of wind and water. Ponds, like Silver Lake and Monponsett Lake, punctuate the green expanse, their surfaces reflecting the broad, often dramatic skies that sweep across this part of Plymouth County. The character of Halifax is one of quiet persistence, a place where the natural world still holds sway, its rhythms dictating the pace of life. The history of Halifax is deeply intertwined with the land it occupies, its early economy shaped by the resources readily available. Once a hub for the production of lumber and agricultural goods, the town’s identity has evolved, though the echoes of its past can still be discerned in the weathered barns and the enduring connection to the surrounding forests and waterways. The local economy today reflects a blend of traditional values and modern enterprise, with many residents commuting to larger centers while retaining a strong sense of community rooted in Halifax itself. The presence of numerous ponds and the proximity to larger rivers have also influenced its development, offering recreational opportunities and a visual reminder of the water’s vital role in shaping this locale. Halifax remains a place where the past is not forgotten, but rather lives in quiet harmony with the present.
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| Location | Halifax, Plymouth County, Massachusetts |
| Coordinates | 41.991213°N, 70.861985°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 02338 |
| 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 |
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Halifax, 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 Halifax includes coordinates 41.991213°N, 70.861985°W, situated in Plymouth County. ZIP code 02338. 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.