Orange, Massachusetts Weather
Orange, 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 Orange, Franklin County.
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About Orange, Massachusetts
Orange, Massachusetts, unfolds amidst a landscape shaped by the rolling hills of the Connecticut River Valley, where dense woodlands give way to open fields. It lies 18.1 miles north-east of Amherst, MA (from Amherst, MA: bearing 37°T), and is situated 4.2 miles west of Athol. The terrain here, a mosaic of gentle slopes and more pronounced rises, is crisscrossed by the meandering paths of smaller waterways, their banks often softened by alder and willow. A particular quality of light often settles over Orange in the late afternoon, a mellow gold that seems to cling to the clapboard houses and the sturdy oaks lining the avenues. The air itself carries the scent of pine needles warmed by the sun, mingling with the faint, earthy perfume of damp soil. The history of Orange is deeply intertwined with its industrial past, particularly its legacy in manufacturing. For generations, the sounds of machinery echoed through the valley, a testament to the ingenuity and labor that built this place. While the nature of its economy has evolved, a spirit of resilience persists, reflected in the local businesses that continue to serve the community. The Swift River, a vital artery in the region's story, once powered mills and shaped the very character of Orange, its waters now a gentler presence, offering quiet beauty rather than industrial might. The town retains a connection to its agricultural roots, with farms still dotting the surrounding countryside, their seasonal cycles dictating a different, slower rhythm of life that complements the enduring pulse of the town itself.
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| Location | Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts |
| Coordinates | 42.590365°N, 72.309807°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 01364 |
| 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 Orange, Massachusetts Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Orange, 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 Orange includes coordinates 42.590365°N, 72.309807°W, situated in Franklin County. ZIP code 01364. 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.
