Westford, Massachusetts Weather
Westford, 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 Westford, Middlesex County.
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About Westford, Massachusetts
Westford unfolds across a landscape gently sculpted by glacial retreat, a place where rolling hills meet the stoic presence of granite outcroppings. It lies 3.9 miles west-south-west of Chelmsford, MA (from Chelmsford, MA: bearing 248°T), and is situated 7.2 miles west-south-west of Lowell. The terrain is a mosaic of dense woodlands, their canopies often alive with the chatter of unseen birds, interspersed with open fields that, in certain lights, seem to hold the lingering warmth of summer. Small, clear brooks, born from springs hidden deep within the earth, thread their way through the countryside, their murmur a constant, quiet undertone to the rustling leaves and the distant hum of activity. The air itself often carries a crispness, especially in the autumn, hinting at the coming frost and the slow, deliberate turning of the seasons. The history of Westford is deeply rooted in the agricultural spirit of early New England, a legacy still visible in the weathered barns and stone walls that trace old property lines. For generations, farming, particularly dairy and fruit cultivation, formed the backbone of its economy, and echoes of that industrious past can be found in the names of its older roads and the enduring strength of its community ties. More recently, Westford has evolved, embracing a blend of technology and commerce, yet it retains a palpable sense of self-reliance and a commitment to preserving its natural beauty, evident in its numerous conservation areas and the quiet pride residents take in the town's enduring character.
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| Location | Westford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts |
| Coordinates | 42.579258°N, 71.437841°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 01886 |
| 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 Westford, Massachusetts Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Westford, 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 Westford includes coordinates 42.579258°N, 71.437841°W, situated in Middlesex County. ZIP code 01886. 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.
