Milton, Massachusetts Weather
Milton, 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 Milton, Norfolk County.
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About Milton, Massachusetts
Milton rises gently from the coastal plain, a landscape of rolling hills and verdant valleys that cradle its distinct neighborhoods. It lies 1.9 miles south-east of Mattapan, MA (from Mattapan, MA: bearing 146°T), and is situated 7.6 miles south of Greater Boston. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, carries the damp, earthy scent of deciduous woods and the faint, salty tang of the distant ocean, a constant reminder of its proximity to the Atlantic. Broad avenues, lined with stately homes and mature trees, wind through areas where the land dips and rises, revealing glimpses of stone walls and the occasional glint of sunlight on a quiet pond. The very character of Milton is one of understated elegance, a place where the natural contours of the terrain have been respected, allowing for a sense of spaciousness and a quiet communion with the surrounding green. The history of Milton is deeply entwined with the early days of Massachusetts Bay, its origins tracing back to land grants and the industrious spirit of its first settlers. Originally part of Dorchester, Milton was incorporated in 1662, its early economy fueled by farming and the power of its many streams, which once turned the wheels of mills. This legacy of ingenuity persists, though the nature of work has shifted; while agriculture remains a cherished tradition in some pockets, Milton today is more known for its educated populace and its role as a desirable residential center, drawing professionals and families who value its good schools and its tranquil, yet accessible, position. The iconic Blue Hill Observatory, a landmark of scientific endeavor, stands as a silent sentinel on one of its highest points, a testament to a long-standing commitment to observation and understanding, much like the careful cultivation of its beautiful, enduring neighborhoods.
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| Location | Milton, Norfolk County, Massachusetts |
| Coordinates | 42.249544°N, 71.066161°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 02186, 02187 |
| 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 Milton, Massachusetts Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Milton, 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 Milton includes coordinates 42.249544°N, 71.066161°W, situated in Norfolk County. ZIP code 02186, 02187. 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.
