Marion, Massachusetts Weather
Marion, 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 Marion, Plymouth County.
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About Marion, Massachusetts
Marion exhales a salty tang, a breath drawn from the broad expanse of Buzzards Bay that laps at its southern edge. It lies 9.9 miles east-north-east of New Bedford, MA (from New Bedford, MA: bearing 63°T), and is situated 4.8 miles south-south-west of Wareham. This is a landscape shaped by the sea's persistent whisper, where salt marshes shimmer like hammered silver under the sun and the air often carries the faint, sweet scent of low tide. The terrain, a gentle yielding of coastal plain, supports stands of oak and pine, their branches often draped with a soft, silvery lichen that catches the light. Here, the houses, many of them stately Victorian homes with broad porches, seem to lean into the prevailing winds, their clapboard siding weathered to a soft, sea-bleached hue. The character of Marion is one of quiet dignity, a place where the rhythm of the tides dictates a pace that feels both ancient and utterly present. The history of Marion is deeply entwined with the maritime trade and shipbuilding that once pulsed through this region. Generations of seafaring families have called this place home, their legacy visible in the preserved architecture and the enduring connection to the water. The town's economy, while diversified today, still carries the echoes of its whaling and fishing past, with a strong emphasis on recreational boating and the service industries that cater to summer visitors drawn by the bay's allure. The Sippican River, a placid ribbon of water, winds its way through the heart of Marion, offering sheltered anchorages and a picturesque backdrop for the daily comings and goings. Notably, the Marion Art Center stands as a hub for local culture, a testament to the enduring creative spirit that has always found a home along this picturesque stretch of the Massachusetts coast.
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| Location | Marion, Plymouth County, Massachusetts |
| Coordinates | 41.700104°N, 70.762813°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 02738 |
| 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 Marion, Massachusetts Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Marion, 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 Marion includes coordinates 41.700104°N, 70.762813°W, situated in Plymouth County. ZIP code 02738. 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.
