Nantucket, MA weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
Weather in Nantucket now
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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?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Augustwarmest month · 76°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 27°F average low
- 40.9 inprecipitation per year · 1,038 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
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 NANTUCKET MEM AP, MA US (USW00014756), adjusted for the elevation of Nantucket.
Nantucket weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Nantucket through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:02 AM | 4:37 PM | 9 h 35 min |
| February | 6:33 AM | 5:15 PM | 10 h 42 min |
| March | 6:50 AM | 6:48 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 5:58 AM | 7:21 PM | 13 h 22 min |
| May | 5:19 AM | 7:53 PM | 14 h 33 min |
| June | 5:05 AM | 8:16 PM | 15 h 11 min |
| July | 5:19 AM | 8:13 PM | 14 h 54 min |
| August | 5:48 AM | 7:41 PM | 13 h 52 min |
| September | 6:19 AM | 6:51 PM | 12 h 31 min |
| October | 6:51 AM | 6:01 PM | 11 h 10 min |
| November | 6:27 AM | 4:22 PM | 9 h 55 min |
| December | 6:57 AM | 4:13 PM | 9 h 16 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Nantucket?
Nantucket has a oceanic climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 76°F (24°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 27°F (-3°C).
It gets about 40.9 inches (1,038 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is October and the driest is July.
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.
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Questions about the weather in Nantucket
What is the hottest month in Nantucket?
August, with an average high of 76°F (24°C).
What is the coldest month in Nantucket?
January, with an average low of 27°F (-3°C).
How much does it rain in Nantucket?
About 40.9 inches (1,038 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?
Oceanic (Köppen Cfb).
What is the weather like in Nantucket in November?
Highs average 53°F and lows 40°F, with about 3.8 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Nantucket?
Around 6:27 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:22 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Nantucket weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Nantucket.
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