Methuen, Massachusetts Weather
Methuen, 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 Methuen, Essex County.
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About Methuen, Massachusetts
Methuen unfolds as a tapestry of rolling hills and broad river valleys, where the Merrimack River acts as a central artery, its currents shaping the very character of the land. It lies 1.9 miles north-west of Lawrence, MA (from Lawrence, MA: bearing 313°T), and is situated 9.0 miles north-east of Lowell. The terrain here, a gentle swell of earth not far from the coastal plains, is often softened by a mist that lingers in the early mornings, lending a quiet, introspective mood to the landscape. Mature trees, oaks and maples primarily, stand sentinel along the riverbanks and dot the residential streets, their leaves catching the diffused light of a New England sky. The air itself carries a subtle coolness, a persistent reminder of the North Atlantic's influence, even when the summer sun beats down. Originally settled by pioneers drawn to the fertile soil and the power of the Merrimack, Methuen’s history is deeply intertwined with the industrial revolution. Mills once hummed with activity along the river, their smokestacks now silent monuments to a bygone era, but the spirit of enterprise persists in the diverse small businesses and a vibrant community that still values innovation. The area's agricultural roots are still visible in patches of open land and the lingering scent of damp earth after a rain, a quiet counterpoint to the more developed neighborhoods. Today, Methuen is a place where the echoes of its past mingle with the present, a community that has found its own steady rhythm, a blend of suburban comfort and a grounded connection to the natural world.
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| Location | Methuen, Essex County, Massachusetts |
| Coordinates | 42.726202°N, 71.190892°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 01844 |
| 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 Methuen, Massachusetts Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Methuen, 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 Methuen includes coordinates 42.726202°N, 71.190892°W, situated in Essex County. ZIP code 01844. 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.
