Lexington, Massachusetts Weather
Lexington, 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 Lexington, Middlesex County.
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About Lexington, Massachusetts
Lexington, Massachusetts, unfolds across a landscape of rolling hills that gently cradle its neighborhoods and parks. It lies 3.1 miles east-south-east of Middlesex, MA (from Middlesex, MA: bearing 116°T), and is situated 8.5 miles east-north-east of South Shore. The land here, a mosaic of verdant lawns, mature oak and maple trees, and the occasional outcropping of weathered stone, breathes a quiet resilience. In the spring, the air carries the sweet, damp scent of awakening earth, a perfume that lingers through the warmer months and yields to the crisp, smoky aroma of autumn. Brooks, fed by the surrounding watershed, meander through the terrain, their waters reflecting the ever-changing sky, sometimes a brilliant, cloud-strewn blue, at others a soft, diffused grey. The character of Lexington is one of thoughtful preservation, where the remnants of its past are not merely admired but actively integrated into the present, creating a sense of enduring grace. The very soil of Lexington whispers tales of a pivotal moment in history, its name forever linked to the opening shots of the American Revolution. This legacy permeates the local economy, which, while diversified today with technology and service industries, still draws strength and identity from its heritage. Historic sites, like the iconic Battle Green and Buckman Tavern, are not mere relics but living testaments to the courage and conviction of those who stood here. The town’s commitment to education is evident in its well-regarded public schools and its proximity to esteemed institutions of higher learning, fostering an intellectual curiosity that shapes its cultural character. The pace of life in Lexington, though modern, retains a certain deliberation, a nod to the thoughtful foundations upon which it was built, where community events and seasonal traditions are observed with a gentle, unhurried spirit.
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| Location | Lexington, Middlesex County, Massachusetts |
| Coordinates | 42.447318°N, 71.2245°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 02420, 02421 |
| 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 Lexington, Massachusetts Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Lexington, 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 Lexington includes coordinates 42.447318°N, 71.224500°W, situated in Middlesex County. ZIP code 02420, 02421. 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.
