Middlefield, Massachusetts Weather
Middlefield, 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 Middlefield, Hampshire County.
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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.
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| 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 | July 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, 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 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. 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.
