First Encounter Beach, MA
Unincorporated community in Barnstable County, Massachusetts
First Encounter Beach is a small unincorporated community in Barnstable County, Massachusetts. It is 1.6 miles NE of Eastham, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 02642.
First Encounter Beach at a glance
- State
- Massachusetts
- County
- Barnstable County
- ZIP code
- 02642
- Nearest town
- Eastham (1.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 41.8228, -70.0042
Weather in First Encounter Beach now
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First Encounter Beach weather by the hour
First Encounter Beach weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of First Encounter Beach.
This week in First Encounter Beach
Sunrise, sunset and moon in First Encounter Beach
What is the weather usually like in First Encounter Beach?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 79°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 26°F average low
- 45.2 inprecipitation per year · 1,148 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit First Encounter Beach: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CHATHAM MUNI AP, MA US (USW00094624), adjusted for the elevation of First Encounter Beach.
First Encounter Beach weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in First Encounter Beach through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:03 AM | 4:35 PM | 9 h 32 min |
| February | 6:33 AM | 5:14 PM | 10 h 40 min |
| March | 6:49 AM | 6:47 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 5:57 AM | 7:22 PM | 13 h 24 min |
| May | 5:18 AM | 7:54 PM | 14 h 36 min |
| June | 5:02 AM | 8:18 PM | 15 h 15 min |
| July | 5:16 AM | 8:15 PM | 14 h 58 min |
| August | 5:47 AM | 7:41 PM | 13 h 54 min |
| September | 6:19 AM | 6:51 PM | 12 h 32 min |
| October | 6:51 AM | 6:00 PM | 11 h 9 min |
| November | 6:28 AM | 4:21 PM | 9 h 52 min |
| December | 6:58 AM | 4:11 PM | 9 h 12 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in First Encounter Beach?
First Encounter Beach has a oceanic climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 79°F (26°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 26°F (-4°C).
It gets about 45.2 inches (1,148 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is July.
The best time to visit First Encounter Beach 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 First Encounter Beach
The closest live webcam is Eastham › West: US 6: Rt6-WB-MM91.0 - Orleans Rotary: WEST, 2.0 miles SE of First Encounter Beach.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from First Encounter Beach.
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Map of First Encounter Beach, MA
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Other communities near First Encounter Beach
- Thumpertown Beach1.4 mi N
- Rock Harbor1.8 mi S
- Namskaket2.2 mi S
- Weeset2.7 mi SE
- Tonset3.0 mi SE
- Nauset Heights3.4 mi E
- Sunken Meadow Beach3.4 mi N
- South Orleans5.0 mi S
- South Brewster6.0 mi SW
- South Wellfleet6.6 mi N
- Le Count Hollow7.1 mi N
- Wellfleet by the Sea7.5 mi N
- West Brewster7.7 mi SW
- Cahoon Hollow8.5 mi N
- South Chatham10.0 mi S
Questions about First Encounter Beach
Where is First Encounter Beach, MA?
First Encounter Beach is an unincorporated community in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, 1.6 miles NE of Eastham.
What county is First Encounter Beach in?
First Encounter Beach is in Barnstable County, Massachusetts.
What is the ZIP code of First Encounter Beach, MA?
The ZIP code for First Encounter Beach is 02642.
What is the nearest town to First Encounter Beach?
Eastham, 1.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near First Encounter Beach?
Yes. The closest is Eastham › West: US 6: Rt6-WB-MM91.0 - Orleans Rotary: WEST, 2.0 miles away.
What is the hottest month in First Encounter Beach?
July, with an average high of 79°F (26°C).
What is the coldest month in First Encounter Beach?
January, with an average low of 26°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in First Encounter Beach?
About 45.2 inches (1,148 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.
Does it snow in First Encounter Beach?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit First Encounter Beach?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does First Encounter Beach have?
Oceanic (Köppen Cfb).
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