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Cape Cod National Seashore Weather Forecast

Cape Cod National Seashore weather: 58°F, partly cloudy. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.

☁️ 58°F now🕔 7:44 AM local📅 Best: June, August and September

Summary

Cape Cod National Seashore is a beach in Massachusetts. Cape Cod National Seashore is a beach known for forty miles of protected Atlantic shore.

Right now it is 58°F (15°C) in Cape Cod National Seashore with partly cloudy. It feels like 58°F. Today runs from 57°F to 69°F. Chance of precipitation is 7%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.5/10 - excellent - go now.

The best time to visit Cape Cod National Seashore is June, August and September. The climate is temperate. January, February and March tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 71°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 31°F.

The closest major airport is Boston Logan International Airport (BOS), about 58 mi away. Nearby highlights include Nantucket, Martha's Vineyard, Mount Washington and Franconia Notch State Park.

In plain terms. Today is warmer than average for October. The forecast high of 69°F is 9.2°F above the 60°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 2 PM to 5 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. sightseeing is the strongest bet in Cape Cod National Seashore today at 9.5/10. 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.

Weather in Cape Cod National Seashore right now

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58°F
Partly cloudy · feels like 58°F
Humidity91%
Wind5 mph SSW
Gusts13 mph
UV index0 · Low
Cloud cover64%
Pressure1014 hPa
VisibilityGood · 8 mi
Air quality26 · Good
Sea temperature60°F
Wave height0.4 m
Sunrise6:37 AM
Sunset6:21 PM
Moon🌖 Waning gibbous · 77%

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 7:44 AM, Oct 1 local time.

Next 24 hours

Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.

2 AM☁️58°0%6 mph
3 AM☁️58°0%6 mph
4 AM☁️58°0%6 mph
5 AM☁️58°0%6 mph
6 AM☁️58°4%6 mph
7 AM☁️57°4%6 mph
8 AM☁️60°3%6 mph
9 AM☁️61°2%8 mph
10 AM☁️62°2%9 mph
11 AM☁️65°3%10 mph
12 PM⛅67°4%10 mph
1 PM☁️68°3%10 mph
2 PM☁️68°3%10 mph
3 PM☁️67°4%9 mph
4 PM⛅69°4%11 mph
5 PM☁️67°4%11 mph
6 PM☁️65°5%11 mph
7 PM☁️65°5%12 mph
8 PM🌙64°7%12 mph
9 PM☁️64°6%13 mph
10 PM☁️64°6%13 mph
11 PM☁️64°6%12 mph
12 AM🌙64°6%12 mph
1 AM☁️64°6%13 mph

16-day forecast for Cape Cod National Seashore

Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.

DayConditionsHigh / LowPrecipWindUV
Thu, Oct 1☁️ Overcast69° / 57°7%13 mph5
Fri, Oct 2☁️ Overcast72° / 64°49%17 mph5
Sat, Oct 3🌦️ Light drizzle64° / 59°49% · 0,0 in16 mph5
Sun, Oct 4🌦️ Drizzle59° / 58°38% · 0,0 in18 mph5
Mon, Oct 5🌦️ Light showers62° / 56°38% · 0,6 in29 mph3
Tue, Oct 6🌤️ Mainly clear56° / 47°1%31 mph5
Wed, Oct 7🌤️ Mainly clear56° / 49°0%16 mph5
Thu, Oct 8☁️ Overcast62° / 56°6%20 mph4
Fri, Oct 9🌦️ Light drizzle60° / 56°6% · 0,0 in23 mph4
Sat, Oct 10🌤️ Mainly clear59° / 55°6%16 mph5
Sun, Oct 11☁️ Overcast59° / 55°11%16 mph5
Mon, Oct 12☁️ Overcast62° / 58°24%14 mph3
Tue, Oct 13🌦️ Drizzle61° / 59°24% · 0,2 in21 mph1
Wed, Oct 14⛈️ Violent showers62° / 60°13% · 2,5 in29 mph2
Thu, Oct 15⛅ Partly cloudy60° / 58°19%19 mph4
Fri, Oct 16☀️ Clear sky-- / --16%--—

Climate in Cape Cod National Seashore month by month

Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecLine: average high · Bars: rainfall
MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfallRating
January37°31°4,3 in★★☆☆☆
February37°31°3,1 in★★☆☆☆
March43°37°5,2 in★★☆☆☆
April47°42°3,6 in★★★☆☆
May55°50°3,9 in★★★★☆
June66°60°2,0 in★★★★☆
July71°67°4,4 in★★★★☆
August71°66°1,9 in★★★★☆
September66°62°3,1 in★★★★☆
October60°55°3,9 in★★★★☆
November51°45°2,1 in★★★☆☆
December44°37°4,1 in★★☆☆☆

Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).

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Air quality and pollen in Cape Cod National Seashore

26
Good
Air quality is satisfactory for everyone.
PM2.54.9 µg/m³
PM106.1 µg/m³
Ozone61 µg/m³
NO₂5.7 µg/m³
UV index0 · Low
Airborne hazeClear air

Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.

Sun, twilight and moon

Sunrise6:37 AM
Sunset6:21 PM
Daylight11h 44m
Solar noon12:29 PM
Golden hour (am)6:37 AM - 7:37 AM
Golden hour (pm)5:21 PM - 6:21 PM
Blue hour (am)6:07 AM - 6:37 AM
Blue hour (pm)6:21 PM - 6:51 PM
Moon phase🌖 Waning gibbous · 77%
Moonrise9:05 PM
Moonset12:45 PM

Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.

Best time to visit Cape Cod National Seashore

Go in June, August and September. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.

Hardest months: January, February and March - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

January★★☆☆☆
February★★☆☆☆
March★★☆☆☆
April★★★☆☆
May★★★★☆
June★★★★☆
July★★★★☆
August★★★★☆
September★★★★☆
October★★★★☆
November★★★☆☆
December★★☆☆☆

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Cape Cod National Seashore?

Cape Cod National Seashore is a beach in Massachusetts. Its coordinates are 41.9584, -70.0225. It lies in North America.

What is the weather like in Cape Cod National Seashore right now?

It is currently 58°F (15°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 91% and wind is 5 mph.

When is the best time to visit Cape Cod National Seashore?

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

What time zone is Cape Cod National Seashore in?

Cape Cod National Seashore observes America/New_York (UTC-04:00). The local time is 7:44 AM.

What is the nearest airport to Cape Cod National Seashore?

The closest airports are Boston Logan International Airport (BOS), 58 mi away, John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), 215 mi away and LaGuardia Airport (LGA), 216 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Cape Cod National Seashore?

Popular options include Nantucket, Martha's Vineyard, Mount Washington, Franconia Notch State Park, Acadia National Park and Central Park.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (beaches) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Forecast and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
Air quality and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
Climate averagesERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years.
Official alertsUS National Weather Service.
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 October 1, 2026 at 7:44 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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