Rochester, Massachusetts Weather
Rochester, 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 Rochester, Plymouth County.
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Soil conditions, frost risk and crop weather for Rochester.
About Rochester, Massachusetts
Rochester unfolds across a landscape of rolling hills, where the dense, dark green of pine forests often gives way to the sun-drenched expanse of cranberry bogs, their low-lying plants a vibrant carpet in season. It lies 8.8 miles north-east of New Bedford, MA (from New Bedford, MA: bearing 42°T), and is situated 5.5 miles west-south-west of Wareham. The air here, especially in the early morning, carries the crisp, earthy scent of damp soil and decaying pine needles, a fragrance that mingles with the distant tang of salt from the coast, a subtle reminder of its proximity. Ponds and small lakes, like the shimmering surface of Sippican Pond, dot the terrain, reflecting the ever-changing New England sky, their edges often fringed with reeds that rustle softly in the breeze. The character of Rochester is one of quiet resilience, a gentle persistence that echoes in the way the land itself seems to hold its breath, waiting for the turn of the seasons. This is a place whose history is deeply entwined with the cultivation of its land, a legacy most visibly represented by its prominent role in cranberry farming, a cornerstone of Rochester's economy for generations. The rich, sandy soil, particularly suited to this hardy berry, has shaped not only the agricultural output but also the very rhythm of life, with the harvest season bringing a particular buzz of activity. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of fertile ground and access to natural resources, established a community that has, over time, retained a strong sense of its agricultural roots. While not a bustling metropolis, Rochester's quiet charm lies in this enduring connection to the earth, a characteristic that continues to define its appeal and its way of life, a subtle testament to the enduring power of the land.
Live animated radar for Rochester and surroundings — RainViewer.
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| Location | Rochester, Plymouth County, Massachusetts |
| Coordinates | 41.73177°N, 70.820037°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 02770 |
| 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 Rochester, Massachusetts Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Rochester, 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 Rochester includes coordinates 41.731770°N, 70.820037°W, situated in Plymouth County. ZIP code 02770. 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.
