Local weather forecast

Weather in Nantucket, MA

Updated 2026-09-26 12:45 local time · ZIP codes 02554, 02584

Light rain shower
Now60°F

Light rain shower

High / Low62° / 58°
Rain chance93%
Wind35 mph
Weather alerts

Active alerts

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Storm Warning issued September 26 at 1:58AM EDT until September 26 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA

* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and seas 5 to 8 feet. * WHERE...Nantucket Sound, Vineyard Sound and Buzzards Bay. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous seas will capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

Safety instructions

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions.

Hourly

Next hours

NowLight rain shower60°75% rain
2 PMLight rain shower60°74% rain
3 PMModerate or heavy rain shower60°86% rain
4 PMModerate or heavy rain shower61°90% rain
5 PMModerate or heavy rain shower60°87% rain
6 PMModerate or heavy rain shower61°87% rain
7 PMModerate or heavy rain shower61°88% rain
8 PMModerate or heavy rain shower62°87% rain
9 PMModerate or heavy rain shower62°88% rain
10 PMLight rain shower62°85% rain
11 PMLight rain shower62°85% rain
12 AMLight rain shower63°82% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-09-26
Light rain shower
62° 58°Light rain shower
Rain 93%Gust 43 mph
Tomorrow2026-09-27
Patchy rain nearby
65° 62°Patchy rain nearby
Rain 86%Gust 32 mph
Monday2026-09-28
Light rain shower
64° 62°Light rain shower
Rain 79%Gust 13 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like43°F
Humidity95%
Pressure29.75 inHg
Visibility6 mi
Wind35 mph NE
Wind gusts46 mph
Precipitation0.04 in
UV index1
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise06:32 AM
Sunset06:31 PM
Moonrise06:19 PM
Moon phaseFull Moon
Next 24 hours

Key weather changes ahead

Warmest hour3 AM · 65°F
Coolest hour1 PM · 60°F
Highest rain chance4 PM · 90%
Strongest gusts3 AM · 47 mph
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Take an umbrella

Rain chance reaches about 90% over the next 12 hours.

A jacket or sweater is a good idea

It feels like 43°F with winds near 35 mph.

Best window: 8 PM

62°F, 87% rain chance and 26 mph wind.

Use extra caution while driving

Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 46 mph.

Running conditions are less comfortable

Current temperature is 60°F, wind 35 mph, rain chance up to 90%.

Low UV protection needs

UV index is 1.

Local weather characteristics in Nantucket

Massachusetts has four seasons with humid summers and cold winters. Coastal areas can be moderated by the Atlantic but are also exposed to nor'easters and strong coastal winds.

Nantucket is part of the Northeast weather region. The forecast point is near 41.28°N latitude and 70.10°W longitude. Local temperature, wind and precipitation can still differ from nearby places, especially where terrain, coastlines or urban development create small-scale weather changes.

Nantucket weather today

Light rain shower and 60°F in Nantucket, MA. Today's high is 62°F with a 93% rain chance. Winds are around 35 mph with gusts near 46 mph. Relative humidity is 95%, pressure is 29.75 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Nantucket

Sunrise is at 06:32 AM and sunset is at 06:31 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Patchy rain nearby with a high near 65°F and a low near 62°F. The maximum rain chance is 86%.

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