Walpole, Massachusetts Weather
Walpole, 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 for Walpole, Norfolk County.
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About Walpole, Massachusetts
Walpole rests in a gentle hollow, where the land begins its slow, deliberate rise toward the heart of Norfolk County. It lies 4.5 miles south-west of Norwood, MA (from Norwood, MA: bearing 215°T), and is situated 8.6 miles east-north-east of Franklin. Rolling hills, softened by centuries of wind and rain, cradle the town, their slopes a patchwork of mature woodlands and open fields that glow with an almost ethereal green in the late afternoon sun. The Neponset River, a ribbon of cool, dark water, threads its way through the landscape, its banks a wilder, more untamed counterpoint to the neat suburban stretches. Here, the air carries a clean, earthy scent, a mingling of pine needles and damp soil, a constant reminder of the enduring natural world that presses in on all sides, even as houses and streets assert their human order. The history of Walpole is written in the sturdy brick of its older buildings and the quiet hum of its present-day economy. Once a significant center for manufacturing, particularly in the paper and textile industries, the legacy of those industrious days can still be felt in the enduring spirit of its residents, a blend of practicality and quiet pride. Today, Walpole thrives on a diversified economy, a testament to its adaptability, with a strong presence in technology and professional services, alongside local businesses that lend a familiar, neighborly character to the commercial districts. The town’s commitment to education is evident in its well-regarded school system, and its many parks and conservation areas offer ample space for recreation, a vital aspect of life in this enduring Massachusetts community.
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| Location | Walpole, Norfolk County, Massachusetts |
| Coordinates | 42.141765°N, 71.249498°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 02081 |
| 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 Walpole, Massachusetts Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Walpole, 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 Walpole includes coordinates 42.141765°N, 71.249498°W, situated in Norfolk County. ZIP code 02081. 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.
