Leicester, 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 Leicester, Worcester County.
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Leicester rests on rolling hills, a landscape defined by a gentle, undulating terrain that speaks of ancient glacial retreat. It lies 5.6 miles west-south-west of Worcester, MA (from Worcester, MA: bearing 258°T), and is situated 7.7 miles south-south-west of Holden. The air here, especially after a spring rain, carries the clean scent of damp earth and pine needles, a constant reminder of the surrounding woodlands. Broad, open fields, some still tilled, others given over to wilder grasses, break the dense green of the forests, creating a patchwork quilt under the wide New England sky. Here and there, stone walls, weathered and moss-covered, mark the boundaries of farms and properties, their patient lines a testament to generations of human endeavor shaping this land. The history of Leicester is deeply entwined with its agricultural roots, though its early days also saw a burgeoning manufacturing sector. Mills once hummed along the streams that still thread through the countryside, powered by the very water that now flows with a quieter purpose. The town’s economy, while diversified, still holds a connection to the land; small farms and artisanal producers contribute to its distinctive character. Leicester's past is also punctuated by innovation, as inventors and thinkers have found inspiration in its peaceful surroundings, contributing to the wider narrative of American ingenuity. The rhythm of life in Leicester is one of steady progression, a place where the past is present in the weathered barns and the enduring spirit of its people.
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| Location | Leicester, Worcester County, Massachusetts |
| Coordinates | 42.245926°N, 71.908684°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 01524 |
| 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 Leicester, 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 Leicester includes coordinates 42.245926°N, 71.908684°W, situated in Worcester County. ZIP code 01524. 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.