Otis, Massachusetts Weather
Otis, 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 Otis, Berkshire County.
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Soil conditions, frost risk and crop weather for Otis.
About Otis, Massachusetts
Otis rests in a landscape shaped by glaciers, a topography of rolling hills and scattered, clear lakes that reflect the vast, changeable New England sky. It lies 9.4 miles south-south-east of Berkshires, MA (from Berkshires, MA: bearing 151°T), and is situated 9.6 miles south of Becket. The air here, especially in the early morning, carries a cool, damp scent of pine needles and soft earth, a subtle fragrance that clings to the winding country roads and the weathered clapboard of the houses. The terrain, a mosaic of dense woodlands and open meadows, offers a quietude broken only by the calls of unseen birds or the distant hum of a passing car, a gentle reminder of the world beyond Otis. The quality of light, particularly as the sun begins its descent, paints the western sky in hues of rose and lavender, casting long shadows that stretch across the fields and lend a painterly depth to the scene. The history of Otis is intrinsically linked to the demanding yet rewarding agricultural life that once defined this region, with remnants of old stone walls still tracing the boundaries of long-vanished pastures. Though the era of widespread farming has largely receded, the spirit of self-reliance and a connection to the land persists, finding new expression in the small businesses that dot the landscape and the quiet industry of its residents. The presence of several notable lakes, such as Otis Reservoir, draws visitors seeking recreation, their waters offering a cool respite during the warmer months and a shimmering expanse that adds to the visual character of Otis. This enduring connection to the natural world, from the deep woods to the open water, forms the quiet heart of Otis's identity.
Live animated radar for Otis and surroundings — RainViewer.
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| Location | Otis, Berkshire County, Massachusetts |
| Coordinates | 42.193145°N, 73.091772°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 01253 |
| 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 Otis, Massachusetts Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Otis, 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 Otis includes coordinates 42.193145°N, 73.091772°W, situated in Berkshire County. ZIP code 01253. 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.
