Plum Island, Massachusetts Weather
Plum Island, Massachusetts — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, radar and satellite imagery, tide predictions, marine conditions and a solunar fishing forecast, soil and crop conditions for Plum Island, Essex County.
Tides, marine forecast and fishing conditions near Plum Island. Tide source:
Full aviation weather for Plum Island is published on the Hampton Airfield (K7B3) page, 17 km away. It carries the current METAR decoded into plain language — surface wind, visibility, cloud layers and ceiling, temperature and dewpoint, and altimeter setting — alongside the raw observation as transmitted. 6 airfields within reach of Plum Island have their own pages, listed below.
The Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) is shown across its full validity period, with each change group broken out so you can see when conditions are expected to shift. Flight category is derived automatically — VFR, MVFR, IFR or LIFR — from reported ceiling and visibility, with runway details and field elevation alongside. Observations update roughly hourly and forecasts several times a day.
Other airports near Plum Island: Beverly Regional Airport (KBVY) 27 km · Lawrence Municipal Airport (KLWM) 27 km · Portsmouth International Airport at Pease (KPSM) 30 km · Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (KMHT) 52 km · Boston Logan International Airport (KBOS) 53 km
Conditions reported at K7B3 describe the airfield itself. Weather 17 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Plum Island specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
Soil conditions, frost risk and crop weather for Plum Island.
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.
NOAA GOES-16 GEOCOLOR — live animated loop updated every 10 minutes. Shows cloud cover, storm systems and weather patterns across the continental US.
Source: NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East · Public domain · Auto-updates on page reload
| 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 | September 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, precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Aviation weather — live METAR observations and TAF forecasts — is published separately on the pages for the nearest reporting airports, linked from the aviation section above. 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. 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.
