Racing Beach, MA
Unincorporated community in Barnstable County, Massachusetts
Racing Beach is a small unincorporated community in Barnstable County, Massachusetts. It is 1.9 miles S of Woods Hole, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 02540.
Racing Beach at a glance
- State
- Massachusetts
- County
- Barnstable County
- ZIP code
- 02540
- Nearest town
- Woods Hole (1.9 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 41.5542, -70.6550
Weather in Racing Beach now
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Racing Beach weather by the hour
Racing Beach weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Racing Beach.
This week in Racing Beach
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Racing Beach
What is the weather usually like in Racing Beach?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 79°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 25°F average low
- 49.6 inprecipitation per year · 1,259 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Racing Beach: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station WOODS HOLE GOLF CLUB, MA US (USC00199891), adjusted for the elevation of Racing Beach.
Racing Beach weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Racing Beach through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:05 AM | 4:39 PM | 9 h 34 min |
| February | 6:35 AM | 5:17 PM | 10 h 41 min |
| March | 6:52 AM | 6:50 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:00 AM | 7:24 PM | 13 h 23 min |
| May | 5:21 AM | 7:56 PM | 14 h 35 min |
| June | 5:06 AM | 8:20 PM | 15 h 13 min |
| July | 5:20 AM | 8:16 PM | 14 h 56 min |
| August | 5:50 AM | 7:43 PM | 13 h 53 min |
| September | 6:21 AM | 6:53 PM | 12 h 31 min |
| October | 6:53 AM | 6:03 PM | 11 h 9 min |
| November | 6:30 AM | 4:24 PM | 9 h 54 min |
| December | 7:00 AM | 4:15 PM | 9 h 14 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Racing Beach?
Racing Beach has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 79°F (26°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 25°F (-4°C).
It gets about 49.6 inches (1,259 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is March and the driest is July.
The best time to visit Racing 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 Racing Beach
The closest live webcam is Tisbury › West: Unknown: BeachRoad-MM0A-EB: WEST, 7.5 miles SE of Racing Beach.
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Questions about Racing Beach
Where is Racing Beach, MA?
Racing Beach is an unincorporated community in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, 1.9 miles S of Woods Hole.
What county is Racing Beach in?
Racing Beach is in Barnstable County, Massachusetts.
What is the ZIP code of Racing Beach, MA?
The ZIP code for Racing Beach is 02540.
What is the nearest town to Racing Beach?
Woods Hole, 1.9 miles away.
Are there webcams near Racing Beach?
Yes. The closest is Tisbury › West: Unknown: BeachRoad-MM0A-EB: WEST, 7.5 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Racing Beach?
July, with an average high of 79°F (26°C).
What is the coldest month in Racing Beach?
January, with an average low of 25°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Racing Beach?
About 49.6 inches (1,259 mm) a year; the wettest month is March.
Does it snow in Racing Beach?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Racing Beach?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Racing Beach have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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