Monson, Massachusetts Weather
Monson, 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 Monson, Hampden County.
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About Monson, Massachusetts
Monson rests in a valley cradled by rolling hills, a landscape sculpted by ancient glaciers and the persistent flow of streams. It lies 13.9 miles east of Springfield, MA (from Springfield, MA: bearing 89°T), and is situated 8.9 miles east-south-east of Ludlow. The air here, especially as the sun begins its descent, carries a crisp, clean scent of pine and damp earth, a balm to the senses. Fields of late-season corn stand golden and rustling, their husks whispering secrets to the wind, while the denser woods that climb the slopes are a deep, verdant emerald, hinting at hidden glades and shadowed ravines. The roads, often unpaved and winding, follow the contours of the land, leading past weathered farmhouses and stone walls that speak of generations of cultivation and quiet perseverance. This is a place where history is not a distant echo but a tangible presence, woven into the very character of Monson. Once a thriving center for textile manufacturing, its industrial heart has largely quieted, leaving behind sturdy brick buildings that now house different enterprises or stand as silent monuments to a bygone era. The local economy has shifted, with agriculture and small businesses forming the backbone of daily life, supported by a community that values its rural heritage and the close-knit bonds forged over time. The Monson Historical Society, housed in a former schoolhouse, serves as a repository of this past, offering glimpses into the lives of those who first settled these lands and the industries that shaped them.
Live animated radar for Monson and surroundings — RainViewer.
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| Location | Monson, Hampden County, Massachusetts |
| Coordinates | 42.104261°N, 72.31897°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 01057 |
| 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 Monson, Massachusetts Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Monson, 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 Monson includes coordinates 42.104261°N, 72.318970°W, situated in Hampden County. ZIP code 01057. 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.
