Newton, Massachusetts Weather
Newton, Massachusetts — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, radar and satellite imagery, tide predictions, marine conditions and a solunar fishing forecast for Newton, Middlesex County.
Tides, marine forecast and fishing conditions near Newton. Tide source:
Full aviation weather for Newton is published on the Laurence G Hanscom Field (KBED) page, 16 km away. It carries the current METAR decoded into plain language — surface wind, visibility, cloud layers and ceiling, temperature and dewpoint, and altimeter setting — alongside the raw observation as transmitted. 6 airfields within reach of Newton have their own pages, listed below.
The Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) is shown across its full validity period, with each change group broken out so you can see when conditions are expected to shift. Flight category is derived automatically — VFR, MVFR, IFR or LIFR — from reported ceiling and visibility, with runway details and field elevation alongside. Observations update roughly hourly and forecasts several times a day.
Other airports near Newton: Norwood Memorial Airport (KOWD) 17 km · Boston Logan International Airport (KBOS) 17 km · Minute Man Air Field (K6B6) 29 km · Hopedale Industrial Park Airport (K1B6) 36 km · Lawrence Municipal Airport (KLWM) 43 km
Conditions reported at KBED describe the airfield itself. Weather 16 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Newton specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
About Newton, Massachusetts
Newton rises from the gentle, rolling terrain of its Middlesex County setting, a mosaic of verdant neighborhoods and tree-lined avenues. It lies 2.7 miles south-south-west of Watertown, MA (from Watertown, MA: bearing 210°T), and is situated 7.8 miles west-south-west of Greater Boston. The Charles River, a silver ribbon, gracefully curves along its eastern edge, its banks a popular haunt for walkers and cyclists who absorb the quiet hum of the community. Here, the light often softens in late afternoon, casting a warm, golden glow on the varied architectural styles, from stately Victorians to more modern interpretations, each residence contributing to the town's distinctive, lived-in character. The air, especially after a rain shower, carries a clean, earthy scent, a subtle reminder of the rich, fertile soil that underpins this prosperous corner of Massachusetts. The history of Newton is deeply entwined with the early days of American industry and intellectual pursuit. Once a significant agricultural hub, its fertile fields have long since yielded to the demands of a growing populace, though vestiges of its farming past can still be glimpsed in the occasional old stone wall or the enduring presence of orchards on its outskirts. The establishment of prestigious educational institutions, including Boston College, has infused Newton with a vibrant, youthful energy, a constant influx of ideas and ambition that complements its established, comfortable pace of life. This blend of academic rigor and suburban tranquility has fostered a local economy that thrives on innovation and a skilled workforce, attracting businesses and families alike to its well-ordered streets and its enduring promise of a good life.
Live animated radar for Newton and surroundings — RainViewer.
NOAA GOES-16 GEOCOLOR — live animated loop updated every 10 minutes. Shows cloud cover, storm systems and weather patterns across the continental US.
Source: NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East · Public domain · Auto-updates on page reload
| Location | Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts |
| Coordinates | 42.337041°N, 71.209221°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 02459, 02458 |
| Area Code | 339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978 |
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Newton, Massachusetts Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Newton, Massachusetts, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Aviation weather — live METAR observations and TAF forecasts — is published separately on the pages for the nearest reporting airports, linked from the aviation section above. 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 Newton includes coordinates 42.337041°N, 71.209221°W, situated in Middlesex County. ZIP code 02459, 02458. 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. 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.
