Rockport, Massachusetts Weather
Rockport, 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 Rockport, Essex County.
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Soil conditions, frost risk and crop weather for Rockport.
About Rockport, Massachusetts
Rockport, with its rugged granite shores and the sharp, clean tang of salt in the air, presents a landscape etched by the relentless artistry of the sea. It lies 1.5 miles west-north-west of Cape Ann, MA (from Cape Ann, MA: bearing 289°T), and is situated 3.5 miles north-east of Gloucester. The land here is a study in resilience, with glacial erratics tumbled amongst the low, hardy scrub that clings to the exposed ledges. Waves, driven by the vast Atlantic, crash against the seawall, sending plumes of spray high into the sky, a constant, rhythmic punctuation to the quietude. The light, especially in the late afternoon, possesses a peculiar luminescence, softening the sharp edges of the granite and casting long, dramatic shadows that stretch inland, hinting at the wilder, untamed spaces beyond the immediate coast. The houses, many painted in hues of white and seafoam green, seem to hunker down against the prevailing winds, their windows reflecting the shifting moods of the sky. Rockport’s story is deeply intertwined with the sea, its founding shaped by the fishing and quarrying industries that once defined its existence. For generations, the bounty of the ocean and the strength of its granite provided sustenance and livelihood, leaving an indelible mark on the character of Rockport. While the fishing fleets have diminished, the enduring spirit of craftsmanship remains, evident in the numerous art galleries and studios that now populate its charming streets, drawing visitors to admire the local talent and the enduring beauty of the place. The iconic Motif No. 1, a weathered red fishing shack that has inspired countless artists, stands as a poignant reminder of this transition, a vibrant splash of color against the muted tones of the harbor. The air, even on a calm day, carries a subtle vibration, a whisper of the generations who have lived and worked this demanding, yet rewarding, stretch of coastline.
Live animated radar for Rockport and surroundings — RainViewer.
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| Location | Rockport, Essex County, Massachusetts |
| Coordinates | 42.655651°N, 70.620322°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 01966 |
| 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 Rockport, Massachusetts Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Rockport, 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 Rockport includes coordinates 42.655651°N, 70.620322°W, situated in Essex County. ZIP code 01966. 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.
