Geography of Martha's Vineyard
Geography of Martha's Vineyard: location, coordinates, elevation, terrain and the places around it.
Geography of Martha's Vineyard
Nantucket is 29 mi to the east, Newport is 35 mi to the west, Providence is 50 mi to the north-west and Rhode Island is 50 mi to the north-west.
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Coordinates: 41°23′19.7″N 70°38′43.8″W (41.3888, -70.6455)
Quick facts about Martha's Vineyard
| Type | Island |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| Country | United States |
| Continent | North America |
| Coordinates | 41°23′19.7″N 70°38′43.8″W (41.3888, -70.6455) |
| Known for | beach towns and summer sailing |
| Local time | 5:24 PM (UTC-04:00) |
| Best months | June, July, August and October |
| Climate | Continental |
Summary
Martha's Vineyard is an island in Massachusetts. Martha's Vineyard is an island known for beach towns and summer sailing.
Right now it is 37°F (3°C) in Martha's Vineyard with clear. It feels like 30°F. Today runs from 37°F to 55°F. Chance of precipitation is 1%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.4/10 - good conditions.
The best time to visit Martha's Vineyard is June, July, August and October. The climate is continental. January, February and March tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 80°F, while February is the coldest with lows near 26°F.
The closest major airport is Boston Logan International Airport (BOS), about 70 mi away. Nearby highlights include Nantucket, Cape Cod National Seashore, Central Park and Times Square.
In plain terms. Today is cooler than average for October. The forecast high of 55°F is 8.3°F below the 63°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 1 PM to 4 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Martha's Vineyard today at 10/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Climate in Martha's Vineyard month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38° | 27° | 3,9 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 38° | 26° | 3,4 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| March | 47° | 35° | 6,1 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| April | 55° | 42° | 4,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 63° | 51° | 4,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 75° | 61° | 2,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 80° | 67° | 4,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 78° | 65° | 2,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 71° | 61° | 5,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 63° | 53° | 2,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 53° | 41° | 2,4 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 45° | 33° | 4,4 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Continental. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Martha's Vineyard?
Martha's Vineyard is an island in Massachusetts. Its coordinates are 41.3888, -70.6455. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Martha's Vineyard right now?
It is currently 37°F (3°C) with clear. Humidity is 80% and wind is 6 mph.
When is the best time to visit Martha's Vineyard?
June, July, August and October offer the most comfortable conditions in Martha's Vineyard, which has a continental climate. January, February and March are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Martha's Vineyard in?
Martha's Vineyard observes America/New_York (UTC-04:00). The local time is 5:24 PM.
What is the nearest airport to Martha's Vineyard?
The closest airports are Boston Logan International Airport (BOS), 70 mi away, John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), 171 mi away and LaGuardia Airport (LGA), 173 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Martha's Vineyard?
Popular options include Nantucket, Cape Cod National Seashore, Central Park, Times Square, Empire State Building and Hudson River.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (islands) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Map tiles | OpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri. |
| Elevation | Open-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated October 28, 2026 at 5:24 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
