Nantucket Weather Forecast
Nantucket weather: 61°F, light rain. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Tomorrow in Nantucket - Tuesday, October 6
Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
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Is today a good day to visit?
Activity scores from 0 to 10 based on temperature, rain, wind, sun and visibility.
What to pack, what to skip
- Normal seasonal clothing - nothing unusual is needed this week
- Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints while gusts stay above 38 mph.
- 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 61°F (16°C) with light rain. Humidity is 98% and wind is 7 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 2:02 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 5, 2026 at 2:02 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
