Norwell, Massachusetts Weather
Norwell, 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 Norwell, Plymouth County.
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About Norwell, Massachusetts
Norwell unfolds across rolling terrain, a place where the coastal plain begins its gentle ascent inland, its landscapes a blend of dense woodlands and open fields. It lies 6.6 miles north-west of Marshfield, MA (from Marshfield, MA: bearing 317°T), and is situated 8.5 miles east-south-east of Weymouth. The air here, especially in the long, cool evenings of late spring, carries the damp, earthy scent of pine needles and loam, a fragrance that seems to cling to the weathered clapboard of its homes. Brooks, shallow and clear, thread their way through the emerald undergrowth, their quiet murmur a constant underscore to the rustle of leaves in the ancient oak and maple trees that dominate the town's western reaches. These venerable giants, their branches reaching like gnarled fingers towards the often-misty sky, lend a timeless quality to the residential streets, where manicured lawns give way to the wilder beauty of the bordering conservation lands. The roots of Norwell run deep into the colonial past, its founding intertwined with the maritime endeavors and agricultural pursuits that shaped early New England. For generations, the Studley family, instrumental in the town's development, operated sawmills that harnessed the power of the local waterways, their lumber contributing to the burgeoning shipbuilding industry further down the coast. Today, while the economy has diversified, a strong connection to the land persists, evident in the numerous farms and the thriving equestrian scene that punctuates the rural character of Norwell. The town’s commitment to preserving its natural heritage is also palpable, with extensive tracts dedicated to parks and wildlife sanctuaries, offering residents and visitors alike quiet respites where the cries of unseen birds echo through the hushed groves.
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| Location | Norwell, Plymouth County, Massachusetts |
| Coordinates | 42.161768°N, 70.793931°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 02061 |
| 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 Norwell, Massachusetts Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Norwell, 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 Norwell includes coordinates 42.161768°N, 70.793931°W, situated in Plymouth County. ZIP code 02061. 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.
