Nantucket Weather Forecast
Nantucket weather: 56°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
14-day forecast for Nantucket
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Oct 26 | ☀️ Clear sky | 63° / 44° | 1% | 14 mph | 4 |
| Tue, Oct 27 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 56° / 41° | 1% | 17 mph | 4 |
| Wed, Oct 28 | ☁️ Overcast | 54° / 40° | 2% | 12 mph | 4 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | ☁️ Overcast | 58° / 54° | 0% | 18 mph | 4 |
| Fri, Oct 30 | ☁️ Overcast | 58° / 55° | 0% | 21 mph | 3 |
| Sat, Oct 31 | ☁️ Overcast | 55° / 49° | 0% | 20 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Nov 1 | ☁️ Overcast | 55° / 49° | 5% | 13 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Nov 2 | 🌦️ Light rain | 56° / 55° | 23% · 0,5 in | 15 mph | 1 |
| Tue, Nov 3 | 🌧️ Rain | 56° / 47° | 26% · 1,3 in | 37 mph | 3 |
| Wed, Nov 4 | ☁️ Overcast | 53° / 48° | 32% | 28 mph | 4 |
| Thu, Nov 5 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 58° / 53° | 27% · 0,1 in | 31 mph | 2 |
| Fri, Nov 6 | 🌧️ Showers | 58° / 54° | 28% · 1,3 in | 22 mph | 2 |
| Sat, Nov 7 | ☁️ Overcast | 54° / 49° | 19% | 25 mph | 3 |
| Sun, Nov 8 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 50° / 46° | 19% · 0,0 in | 22 mph | 2 |
The two-week trend
Cooling. The second half of the window averages 35°F cooler than the days immediately ahead.
The window averages 55°F against a October normal of 61°F - 37°F below.
The next 7 days look unusually dry - roughly 0% of a normal October week (0,0 in against 0,7 in).
What this means for Nantucket
Today is about average for October. The forecast high of 63°F is in line with the 61°F typical for this month.
Rain is very unlikely today - plans do not need a backup.
No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in June to August.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 68°F.
What to pack, what to skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and March - historically the least comfortable months here.
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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 56°F (13°C) with clear. Humidity is 65% and wind is 8 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 12:07 AM.
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 data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (islands) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Official alerts | US National Weather Service. |
| 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 27, 2026 at 12:07 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
