Island in Massachusetts

Nantucket Map

Interactive map of Nantucket with coordinates, nearby places, airports and travel highlights.

☁️ 71°F now🕔 3:52 PM local📅 Best: June and August

Summary

Nantucket is an island in Massachusetts. Nantucket is an island known for whaling history and grey-shingled cottages.

Right now it is 71°F (22°C) in Nantucket with overcast. It feels like 75°F. Today runs from 68°F to 77°F. Chance of precipitation is 33%. Sightseeing conditions score 6.4/10 - fair - plan around the weather.

The best time to visit Nantucket is June and August. The climate is temperate. January, February and March tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 72°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 30°F.

The closest major airport is Boston Logan International Airport (BOS), about 88 mi away. Nearby highlights include Martha's Vineyard, Cape Cod National Seashore, Central Park and Times Square.

In plain terms. Today is slightly warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 77°F is 6.3°F above the 71°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 6 PM to 9 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Nantucket today at 9.4/10. Visibility is down to 0,2 mi - use low beams and leave extra following distance.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

Map of Nantucket

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Coordinates: 41°17′0.6″N 70°5′58.2″W (41.2835, -70.0995)

Quick facts about Nantucket

TypeIsland
StateMassachusetts
CountryUnited States
ContinentNorth America
Coordinates41°17′0.6″N 70°5′58.2″W (41.2835, -70.0995)
Known forwhaling history and grey-shingled cottages
Local time3:52 PM (UTC-04:00)
Best monthsJune and August
ClimateTemperate

Neighboring islands in Massachusetts

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Getting to Nantucket

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Distances are straight-line; driving times assume a 70 km/h average and no traffic.

Airports near Nantucket

Closest airports with IATA codes and distances.

AirportCodeDistanceServes
Boston Logan International AirportBOS88 miBoston
John F. Kennedy International AirportJFK197 miNew York City
LaGuardia AirportLGA200 miNew York City
Newark Liberty International AirportEWR216 miNew Jersey
Philadelphia International AirportPHL287 miPhiladelphia

Things to do in Nantucket

Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Nantucket.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Nantucket?

Nantucket is an island in Massachusetts. Its coordinates are 41.2835, -70.0995. It lies in North America.

What is the weather like in Nantucket right now?

It is currently 71°F (22°C) with overcast. Humidity is 89% and wind is 6 mph.

When is the best time to visit Nantucket?

June and August offer the most comfortable conditions in Nantucket, which has a temperate climate. January, February and March are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Nantucket in?

Nantucket observes America/New_York (UTC-04:00). The local time is 3:52 PM.

What is the nearest airport to Nantucket?

The closest airports are Boston Logan International Airport (BOS), 88 mi away, John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), 197 mi away and LaGuardia Airport (LGA), 200 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Nantucket?

Popular options include Martha's Vineyard, Cape Cod National Seashore, Central Park, Times Square, Empire State Building and Hudson River.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (islands) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Map tilesOpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
MethodScores, 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 August 24, 2026 at 3:52 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
Written byWriter at USPOTUS

Davil Hofile is a writer at USPOTUS covering breaking news, NFL updates, viral stories, entertainment, pets, and lifestyle. He specializes in transforming complex news into clear, trustworthy, and engaging articles that help readers quickly understand what's happening across the United States. His reporting follows Google's E-E-A-T guidelines, emphasizing accuracy, credible sources, and practical value for readers.

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