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Middleton unfolds across rolling terrain, a landscape sculpted by glacial retreat and the patient work of water. It lies 4.6 miles west-north-west of Danvers, MA (from Danvers, MA: bearing 288°T), and is situated 9.5 miles north-north-west of Lynn. Gentle hills, cloaked in oak and maple, give way to marshy expanses and the meandering course of the Ipswich River, a silken ribbon reflecting the ever-changing Essex County sky. The air here carries the scent of damp earth after a spring rain, and in autumn, the sharp, sweet perfume of fallen leaves. Stone walls, softened by moss and the passage of seasons, still delineate fields that once fed a burgeoning population, their weathered faces a quiet testament to the human hands that shaped this land. In the late afternoon, sunlight, diffused by a veil of high clouds, casts a pale, ethereal glow across the meadows, lending a timeless grace to the scene. Founded in the shadow of its more prominent neighbors, Middleton has long cultivated a character of quiet self-reliance. Its early economy was rooted in agriculture, with farms yielding crops that sustained families and fed local markets. Later, the millstones of the Ipswich River turned, grinding grain and powering nascent industries, a hum that has since faded but left its imprint on the town's historical narrative. Today, while some residents commute to larger centers, Middleton retains a distinct local flavor, its small businesses and community events fostering a sense of enduring connection. The town's proximity to the coast, though not directly on the shore, lends a subtle maritime influence, a whisper of salty air that occasionally drifts inland, a reminder of the broader New England heritage that Middleton proudly embodies.
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| Location | Middleton, Essex County, Massachusetts |
| Coordinates | 42.595094°N, 71.016164°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 01949 |
| 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 |
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Middleton, 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 Middleton includes coordinates 42.595094°N, 71.016164°W, situated in Essex County. ZIP code 01949. 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.