Middlefield, Massachusetts Weather
Middlefield, Massachusetts — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, radar and satellite imagery, tide predictions, marine conditions and a solunar fishing forecast, soil and crop conditions for Middlefield, Hampshire County.
Tides, marine forecast and fishing conditions near Middlefield. Tide source:
Full aviation weather for Middlefield is published on the Pittsfield Municipal Airport (KPSF) page, 24 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 Middlefield 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 Middlefield: Westfield-Barnes Regional Airport (KBAF) 32 km · Walter J. Koladza Airport (KGBR) 37 km · Harriman and West Airport (KAQW) 41 km · Westover Metropolitan Airport / Westover Air Reserve Base (KCEF) 43 km · Turners Falls Airport (K0B5) 49 km
Conditions reported at KPSF describe the airfield itself. Weather 24 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Middlefield specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
Soil conditions, frost risk and crop weather for Middlefield.
About Middlefield, Massachusetts
Middlefield rests in a fold of the Berkshires, a place where the land rises and falls with a quiet resolve. It lies 8.9 miles east-north-east of Berkshires, MA (from Berkshires, MA: bearing 73°T), and is situated 8.4 miles south-east of Hinsdale. The hills, cloaked in the deep greens of pine and the brighter hues of deciduous trees, form a natural amphitheater, their flanks etched with the faint scars of old logging roads. Streams, born from snowmelt and summer rains, tumble down these slopes, their waters cool and clear, reflecting the sky like shattered glass. In the valleys, a patchwork of fields, some still tilled, others returning to meadow, softens the ruggedness, inviting the eye to wander. The air here, especially in the early morning, carries the clean scent of damp earth and pine needles, a palpable reminder of the wildness that still breathes just beyond the edges of human habitation. The light, too, has a particular quality, a softened glow that filters through the leaves, painting the landscape in subtle, shifting shades. The history of Middlefield is a story of resourcefulness and adaptation, deeply intertwined with the bounty of its forested hills. Settled in the late 18th century, its early economy was built on the timber that cloaked its steep terrain, fueling sawmills and shaping the very character of the place. Later, the manufacture of woolen goods became a significant industry, the rhythmic hum of machinery once echoing through the valleys. Though those days of industrial prominence have largely passed, the legacy remains in the sturdy, clapboard buildings and the enduring sense of community that has weathered economic shifts. Today, Middlefield’s economy leans more towards small-scale agriculture, artisanal crafts, and the quiet allure of its natural beauty, drawing visitors who seek respite from the clamor of more populated areas. The nearby lakes, remnants of glacial activity, offer tranquil spots for reflection, mirroring the enduring spirit of this Hampshire County hamlet.
Live animated radar for Middlefield 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 | Middlefield, Hampshire County, Massachusetts |
| Coordinates | 42.348421°N, 73.015101°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 01243 |
| 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 Middlefield, Massachusetts Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Middlefield, 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 Middlefield includes coordinates 42.348421°N, 73.015101°W, situated in Hampshire County. ZIP code 01243. 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.
