Shelburne Falls, Massachusetts Weather
Shelburne Falls, 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 Shelburne Falls, Franklin County.
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About Shelburne Falls, Massachusetts
Shelburne Falls breathes with the steady pulse of the Deerfield River, a waterway that has shaped its very character. It lies 18.2 miles north-north-west of Hampshire, MA (from Hampshire, MA: bearing 348°T), and is situated 7.2 miles west of Greenfield. The landscape here is a study in contrasts: the rolling hills of Franklin County give way to the dramatic gorge where the river has carved its path, creating a dramatic, almost theatrical backdrop for the village. Steep, wooded slopes rise on either side, their dense foliage catching the afternoon sun and casting long, cool shadows that stretch across the valley floor. The air itself carries a damp, earthy scent, a constant reminder of the nearby water and the rich, dark soil that supports the vibrant green of the surrounding forests. Small, clapboard houses, painted in hues of faded blues, yellows, and whites, cling to the inclines, their porches offering glimpses of lives lived in close proximity to the natural world. The history of Shelburne Falls is deeply intertwined with the power of its river, which once drove a bustling industrial heart. Sawmills and gristmills, powered by the relentless flow, were the lifeblood of the early economy, their wooden gears groaning under the strain. Later, the manufacture of silk and other textiles found a home here, capitalizing on the readily available water power and the industrious spirit of its residents. Though the industrial era has largely passed, echoes of that past remain visible in the weathered brick of former factories and the sturdy, utilitarian architecture that still defines much of the village center. Today, Shelburne Falls thrives on a more genteel economy, attracting visitors with its unique charm, its renowned glacial potholes, and the vibrant arts scene that has taken root in its historic buildings. The town’s distinctive character is amplified by the iconic Bridge of Flowers, a former trolley bridge transformed into a verdant pedestrian walkway, a testament to the community’s ability to reimagine its heritage.
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| Location | Shelburne Falls, Franklin County, Massachusetts |
| Coordinates | 42.604252°N, 72.739259°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 01370 |
| 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 Shelburne Falls, Massachusetts Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Shelburne Falls, 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 Shelburne Falls includes coordinates 42.604252°N, 72.739259°W, situated in Franklin County. ZIP code 01370. 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.
