Merrimack Valley, Massachusetts Weather
Merrimack Valley, Massachusetts — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, radar and satellite imagery, tide predictions, marine conditions and a solunar fishing forecast for Merrimack Valley, Essex County.
Tides, marine forecast and fishing conditions near Merrimack Valley. Tide source:
Full aviation weather for Merrimack Valley is published on the Lawrence Municipal Airport (KLWM) page, 8 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 Merrimack Valley 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 Merrimack Valley: Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (KMHT) 34 km · Nashua Airport / Boire Field (KASH) 36 km · Laurence G Hanscom Field (KBED) 38 km · Boston Logan International Airport (KBOS) 46 km · Minute Man Air Field (K6B6) 50 km
Conditions reported at KLWM describe the airfield itself. Weather 8 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Merrimack Valley specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
About Merrimack Valley, Massachusetts
Merrimack Valley, a region etched by the slow, persistent flow of its namesake river, possesses a geography shaped by glacial retreat and the verdant embrace of New England's temperate forests. It lies 3.2 miles south-south-west of Manchester, NH (from Manchester, NH: bearing 201°T), and is situated 9.1 miles west-north-west of Derry. Rolling hills, softened by time and agricultural rhythms, cradle fertile plains that have sustained generations, their soil yielding to the seasons. The river itself, a ribbon of silver under the often-grey skies, has been both a highway and a hearthstone, its power harnessed for industry in eras past, leaving behind a legacy of brick and water-driven mills that now stand as quiet monuments to human endeavor. The very air here, cool and carrying the scent of pine and damp earth after a spring rain, speaks of a land that has long known the industrious hand of man working in concert with the enduring spirit of the wild. The cultural character of Merrimack Valley is one of quiet resilience and a deep-seated connection to its storied past. Its historic town centers, often featuring classic colonial architecture, retain a sense of enduring grace, where the pace of life allows for a lingering glance at the patina of age on weathered clapboards. The presence of esteemed institutions of higher learning contributes to an intellectual vibrancy, drawing minds from afar to engage with the region's rich heritage and forward-looking research. While no single sports dynasty dominates the local consciousness, a shared enthusiasm for competition runs through the community, often manifesting in spirited local rivalries. Throughout the year, various festivals and gatherings celebrate the region's agricultural roots and artisanal traditions, drawing residents and visitors alike into a shared experience that feels both timeless and vibrantly alive, a subtle echo of the enduring spirit of this place.
Live animated radar for Merrimack Valley 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 | Merrimack Valley, Essex County, Massachusetts |
| Coordinates | 42.7762°N, 71.0773°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| 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 Merrimack Valley, Massachusetts Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Merrimack Valley, 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 Merrimack Valley includes coordinates 42.776200°N, 71.077300°W, situated in Essex County. 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.
