Nantucket, MD

Unincorporated community in Worcester County, Maryland

Nantucket is a small unincorporated community in Worcester County, Maryland. It is 0.9 miles NE of Ocean Pines, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 21862.

Nantucket at a glance

State
Maryland
County
Worcester County
ZIP code
21862
Nearest town
Ocean Pines (0.9 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
38.3769, -75.1606

Weather in Nantucket now

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Nantucket weather by the hour

Nantucket weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Nantucket.

This week in Nantucket

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Nantucket

What is the weather usually like in Nantucket?

Cfa
Humid subtropical climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

23°40°56°73°89°45°28°Jan47°29°Feb52°35°Mar62°44°Apr70°53°May79°63°Jun84°68°Jul83°67°Aug77°61°Sep67°49°Oct58°39°Nov49°32°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.4"Jan2.9"Feb3.9"Mar3.0"Apr3.8"May3.3"Jun3.8"Jul3.8"Aug3.9"Sep4.0"Oct3.2"Nov3.6"Dec

Best time to visit Nantucket: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station OCEAN CITY MUNI AP, MD US (USW00093786), adjusted for the elevation of Nantucket.

Nantucket weather month by month

January
45° 28°F
3.4 in of rain · 6 wet days
February
47° 29°F
2.9 in of rain · 6 wet days
March
52° 35°F
3.9 in of rain · 7 wet days
April
62° 44°F
3.0 in of rain · 6 wet days
May
70° 53°F
3.8 in of rain · 6 wet days
June
79° 63°F
3.3 in of rain · 6 wet days
July
84° 68°F
3.8 in of rain · 6 wet days
August
83° 67°F
3.8 in of rain · 5 wet days
September
77° 61°F
3.9 in of rain · 5 wet days
October
67° 49°F
4.0 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
58° 39°F
3.2 in of rain · 5 wet days
December
49° 32°F
3.6 in of rain · 7 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Nantucket through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:14 AM5:05 PM9 h 50 min
February6:49 AM5:40 PM10 h 50 min
March7:09 AM7:08 PM11 h 58 min
April6:22 AM7:38 PM13 h 15 min
May5:47 AM8:06 PM14 h 18 min
June5:34 AM8:27 PM14 h 52 min
July5:47 AM8:25 PM14 h 37 min
August6:14 AM7:56 PM13 h 42 min
September6:41 AM7:10 PM12 h 29 min
October7:08 AM6:24 PM11 h 15 min
November6:40 AM4:49 PM10 h 8 min
December7:09 AM4:42 PM9 h 33 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).

What is the weather like in Nantucket?

Nantucket has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 28°F (-2°C).

It gets about 42.6 inches (1,083 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is October and the driest is February.

The best time to visit Nantucket is June to September. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.

Webcams near Nantucket

The closest live webcam is Ocean City › South: Ocean 1 Hotel & Suites, 5.1 miles SE of Nantucket.

Ocean City › South: Ocean 1 Hotel & SuitesOcean City · 5.1 mi SEOn Windy
Ocean City › East: Ocean City BeachOcean City · 5.1 mi SEOn Windy
Fenwick Island: Building 464Fenwick Island · 6.0 mi NEOn Windy
Selbyville: US 113 @ HOSIER STSelbyville · 6.7 mi NWOn Windy
Johnson: DE 54 @ DE 20Johnson · 6.9 mi NOn Windy
Selbyville: US 113 @ MASON DIXON SHOPPINGSelbyville · 6.9 mi NWOn Windy
Selbyville: US 113 @ DE 54Selbyville · 7.2 mi NWOn Windy
Fenwick Island: DE 54 @ LINCOLN AVEFenwick Island · 7.3 mi NEOn Windy
Fenwick Island › North-west: Lighthouse RoadFenwick Island · 7.6 mi NEOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Nantucket.

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Map of Nantucket, MD

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Questions about Nantucket

Where is Nantucket, MD?

Nantucket is an unincorporated community in Worcester County, Maryland, 0.9 miles NE of Ocean Pines.

What county is Nantucket in?

Nantucket is in Worcester County, Maryland.

What is the ZIP code of Nantucket, MD?

The ZIP code for Nantucket is 21862.

What is the nearest town to Nantucket?

Ocean Pines, 0.9 miles away.

Are there webcams near Nantucket?

Yes. The closest is Ocean City › South: Ocean 1 Hotel & Suites, 5.1 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Nantucket?

July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C).

What is the coldest month in Nantucket?

January, with an average low of 28°F (-2°C).

How much does it rain in Nantucket?

About 42.6 inches (1,083 mm) a year; the wettest month is October.

Does it snow in Nantucket?

Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.

When is the best time to visit Nantucket?

June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Nantucket have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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