Palmer, Massachusetts Weather
Palmer, 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 Palmer, Hampden County.
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About Palmer, Massachusetts
Palmer unfolds across a landscape sculpted by the slow, persistent work of rivers and glaciers, where broad, fertile river valleys meet the rolling, wooded hills of central Massachusetts. It lies 13.9 miles east-north-east of Springfield, MA (from Springfield, MA: bearing 74°T), and is situated 7.5 miles east of Ludlow. The Quab বিপool River, a ribbon of silver reflecting the ever-changing New England sky, winds its way through the heart of Palmer, its banks often softened by stands of mature oak and maple that turn a fiery spectacle in autumn. The air here, especially as dusk gathers and the light softens, carries a clean, earthy scent, a blend of damp soil, pine needles, and the faint, sweet perfume of distant fields. Palmer's story is deeply entwined with the flow of industry and the spirit of self-reliance that has long characterized this region. Once a significant hub for the textile industry, its mills, though now largely repurposed or quieted, still punctuate the townscape, their brick facades a reminder of a vigorous past. Today, Palmer’s economy is more varied, encompassing a mix of small businesses, agricultural endeavors that still dot the surrounding countryside, and a growing presence in light manufacturing and distribution. The presence of the Palmer Public Library, a dignified brick building, and the distinctively domed architecture of the town hall, speak to a community that values both its history and its ongoing civic life.
Live animated radar for Palmer and surroundings — RainViewer.
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| Location | Palmer, Hampden County, Massachusetts |
| Coordinates | 42.158427°N, 72.328693°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 01069 |
| 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 Palmer, Massachusetts Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Palmer, 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 Palmer includes coordinates 42.158427°N, 72.328693°W, situated in Hampden County. ZIP code 01069. 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.
