Plum Island, Massachusetts Weather
Plum Island, 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 Plum Island, Essex County.
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About Plum Island, Massachusetts
Plum Island, a slender ribbon of sand and marsh, lies cradled by the Atlantic's restless embrace and the placid waters of the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge. It lies 5.9 miles north-north-east of North Shore, MA (from North Shore, MA: bearing 23°T), and is situated 3.2 miles east of Newburyport. Its landscape is a study in contrasts: wind-sculpted dunes, their grasses whispering secrets to the sea breeze, give way to the intricate, tidal tapestry of salt marshes, where egrets stalk silently through the reeds. Low-slung cottages, painted in a cheerful array of blues, greens, and yellows, cling to the island's spine, their weathered shingles speaking of countless storms weathered and summers savored. The air here carries the clean, bracing scent of salt and brine, a constant reminder of the ocean's proximity, while the cries of gulls form an ever-present chorus. The history of Plum Island is intrinsically tied to the rhythms of the sea and the bounty it provides. Once a vital stop for fishermen and traders, its shores have witnessed centuries of human endeavor, from early colonial settlements to its present-day role as a cherished natural sanctuary. The island's economy, though modest, still draws sustenance from the ocean, with local charter boats offering excursions and the distant hum of lobster traps a familiar sound. The Parker River National Wildlife Refuge, a significant portion of Plum Island, draws birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts from far and wide, drawn by the migratory marvels that grace its shores. This protected status has preserved the island's wild heart, a testament to a community that values its natural heritage as much as its own storied past.
Live animated radar for Plum Island and surroundings — RainViewer.
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| Location | Plum Island, Essex County, Massachusetts |
| Coordinates | 42.812592°N, 70.813384°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 01950 |
| 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 Plum Island, Massachusetts Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Plum Island, 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 Plum Island includes coordinates 42.812592°N, 70.813384°W, situated in Essex County. ZIP code 01950. 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.
