Weather Forecast for Nantucket

Massachusetts, United States of America

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Current Weather - Nantucket: 19°C

Massachusetts, United States of America

Sunny

Feels like 19°C

Wind

21 km/h SSE

Humidity

81%

Pressure

1016 mb

UV Index

1

Visibility

16 km

Sunny

Sunny

Tuesday, July 21, 2026

High

25°C

Low

18°C

Rain Chance

72%

Hourly Forecast

Sunny 25°C
13:00
Sunny 25°C
14:00
Sunny 25°C
15:00
Sunny 25°C
16:00
Sunny 24°C
17:00
Patchy rain nearby 25°C
18:00
Patchy rain nearby 22°C
19:00
Patchy light rain 22°C
20:00
Patchy rain nearby 23°C
21:00
Moderate rain 23°C
22:00
Moderate or heavy rain shower 23°C
23:00
Jul 22

Day Statistics

Maximum Wind

52 km/h

Humidity

81%

Precipitation

8 mm

UV Index

7

Visibility

10 km

Rain Chance

72%

Snow Chance

0%

Sun & Moon

Sunrise

05:25 AM

Sunset

08:08 PM

Moonrise

01:44 PM

Moonset

11:49 PM

Moon Phase

First Quarter

Moon Illumination

53%

Air Quality

PM2.5

17.2

μg/m³

PM10

24.3

μg/m³

NO₂

0.7

μg/m³

O₃

92.2

μg/m³

SO₂

0.6

μg/m³

CO

124.8

μg/m³

US EPA Index: 2 GB DEFRA Index: 2

Solar Radiation Data

Shortwave Radiation

22.14

Diffuse Radiation

10.66

DNI

0

GTI

0

Weather Alerts

Gale Watch issued July 20 at 2:50PM EDT until July 22 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA

Nantucket Sound; Vineyard Sound; Buzzards Bay; Rhode Island Sound Jul 20, 02:50 PM - Jul 21, 06:00 AM
Severity: Moderate Urgency: Future

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 5 to 8 feet possible. * WHERE...In Massachusetts coastal waters, Nantucket Sound, Vineyard Sound and Buzzards Bay. In Rhode Island coastal waters, Rhode Island Sound. * WHEN...From Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.

Event: Gale Watch Certainty: Possible Category: Met

Small Craft Advisory issued July 21 at 3:45AM EDT until July 22 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA

Nantucket Sound; Vineyard Sound; Buzzards Bay; Rhode Island Sound Jul 21, 03:45 AM - Jul 21, 04:45 PM
Severity: Minor Urgency: Expected

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up 30-34 kt and seas 4 to 6 feet expected. * WHERE...In Massachusetts coastal waters, Nantucket Sound, Vineyard Sound and Buzzards Bay. In Rhode Island coastal waters, Rhode Island Sound. * WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 8 PM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

Event: Small Craft Advisory Certainty: Likely Category: Met