New Salem, Massachusetts Weather
New Salem, 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 New Salem, Franklin County.
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About New Salem, Massachusetts
New Salem unfolds across a landscape of gentle, forested hills, where the air, especially after a summer rain, carries the scent of damp earth and pine needles. It lies 13.0 miles north-east of Amherst, MA (from Amherst, MA: bearing 49°T), and is situated 8.3 miles south-west of Athol. Stone walls, softened by moss and the slow passage of seasons, still delineate fields that now often return to woodland, their granite bones a testament to generations of labor. The sky here seems to hold a particular quality of light, a diffused, almost silvery glow that softens the edges of the world as dusk approaches. Streams, narrow and clear, thread their way through the valleys, their water a cool murmur against the prevailing quiet. The enduring spirit of New Salem is rooted in its agricultural past, a legacy still visible in the scattered farmsteads and the occasional, well-maintained barn. While once a more robust agricultural hub, the local economy now finds its footing in a blend of small-scale enterprises and the quiet industry of those who appreciate this more secluded corner of Franklin County. History whispers from the clapboard houses and the white-steepled church, remnants of a time when the town was a vital center for its surrounding farms. Visitors often remark on the unhurried pace, a gentle rhythm that allows for a deeper appreciation of the natural beauty and the persistent character of New Salem.
Live animated radar for New Salem and surroundings — RainViewer.
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| Location | New Salem, Franklin County, Massachusetts |
| Coordinates | 42.504255°N, 72.332029°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 01355 |
| 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 New Salem, Massachusetts Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for New Salem, 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 New Salem includes coordinates 42.504255°N, 72.332029°W, situated in Franklin County. ZIP code 01355. 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.
