Water Temperature of Nantucket Sound in Nantucket, MA

Current Water Temperature

33.8°F

Measurement Time: Saturday, January 24, 2026, 4:36 AM EST

Today's Tides

 High: January 24, 3:48 AM, 3.2 ft
Low: January 24, 9:39 AM, 0.1 ft
 High: January 24, 4:05 PM, 3.0 ft
Low: January 24, 9:55 PM, 0.0 ft

Temperature Locations

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Local Points of Interest

Nantucket Island; Nantucket Terminal; Head of the Harbor; Atlantic Ocean

Nantucket Sound

Station Name: Nantucket Island
Data Source: NOAA Tides and Currents

Elevation Above Sea Level: 0 feet

Sensor Depth: -2 feet

Nearest Address:
20 Old N Wharf
Nantucket, MA 02554
Nantucket County

GPS Coordinates: 41.285278, -70.096390

Nearby Water Temperatures

Nantucket Sound, West Yarmouth, MA (17.2 mi)
Pleasant Bay, Chatham, MA (28.9 mi)
Childs River, Waquoit Village, MA (30.5 mi)
Woods Hole, Woods Hole, MA (34 mi)
Herring River, Wellfleet, MA (44.7 mi)
Atlantic Ocean, New Shoreham, RI (57.9 mi)
Taunton River, Fall River, MA (62.4 mi)
Taunton River, Bridgewater, MA (63.1 mi)
Atlantic Ocean, Provincetown, MA (63.5 mi)
Narragansett Bay, Newport, RI (65.5 mi)
Mill River, Taunton, MA (66.6 mi)
Atlantic Ocean, Nantucket, MA (70.2 mi)
Providence River, Barrington, RI (71.1 mi)
Great Harbor, North Kingstown, RI (71.2 mi)
Providence River, Providence, RI (76.5 mi)

Weather for Nantucket, Massachusetts

Current Weather

14.5°F
Clear
Clear
-7.2°F
14.4°F
40%
NW 34 mph
39.1 mph
-3.5°F
-7.5°F
0 in
0%
9 mi
1028 mbar
0

Five Day Weather Forecast

Sunny
Sat
H: 22°F
L: 11°F
Moderate or heavy snow showers
Sun
H: 29°F
L: 18°F
Moderate or heavy snow showers
Mon
H: 36°F
L: 25°F
Partly Cloudy
Tue
H: 30°F
L: 19°F
Blowing snow
Wed
H: 27°F
L: 24°F

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 2.25 μg/m3
PM10: 2.65 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 160.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.85 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.55 μg/m3
Ozone: 74 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:59 AM
Sun Transit: 11:52 AM
Sunset: 4:47 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 49 mins
Moonrise: 9:43 AM
Moon Transit: 4:25 PM
Moonset: 11:20 PM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 34.7%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
3:55 PM - 6:25 PM

Minor Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
9:13 AM - 10:43 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Winter Storm Warning issued January 23 at 12:28PM EST until January 26 at 8:00PM EST by NWS Boston/Norton MA

Effective: Fri January 23, 2026, 12:28 PM
Expires: Sat January 24, 2026, 7:00 AM

* WHAT...Heavy snow and sleet expected. Total snow accumulations between 7 and 10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Block Island, Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket. * WHEN...From 7 AM Sunday to 8 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes.

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary.


Cold Weather Advisory issued January 23 at 11:04AM EST until January 24 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Boston/Norton MA

Effective: Fri January 23, 2026, 11:04 AM
Expires: Sat January 24, 2026, 3:15 AM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero expected. * WHERE...Cape Cod and the Islands. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.


Cold Weather Advisory issued January 24 at 12:30AM EST until January 24 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Boston/Norton MA

Effective: Sat January 24, 2026, 12:30 AM
Expires: Sat January 24, 2026, 10:00 AM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 15 below Much of southern New England. * WHERE...Portions of northern Connecticut, central, eastern, northeastern, southeastern, and western Massachusetts, and northern and southern Rhode Island. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.


Winter Storm Warning issued January 24 at 12:33AM EST until January 26 at 8:00PM EST by NWS Boston/Norton MA

Effective: Sat January 24, 2026, 12:33 AM
Expires: Sat January 24, 2026, 4:00 PM

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations between 7 and 10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...In Massachusetts, Dukes MA and Nantucket MA Counties. In Rhode Island, Block Island RI. * WHEN...From 7 AM Sunday to 8 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes.

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary.


Winter Storm Warning issued January 23 at 12:28PM EST until January 26 at 8:00PM EST by NWS Boston/Norton MA

Effective: Fri January 23, 2026, 12:28 PM
Expires: Sat January 24, 2026, 7:00 AM

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 12 and 17 inches. Winds gusting as high as 30 mph. * WHERE...Much of Southern New England excluding Martha's Vineyard, Nantucket and Block Island. * WHEN...From 7 AM Sunday to 8 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be very difficult to impossible, especially if traveling overnight into the Monday morning commute. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes.

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary.


Winter Storm Warning issued January 24 at 12:33AM EST until January 26 at 8:00PM EST by NWS Boston/Norton MA

Effective: Sat January 24, 2026, 12:33 AM
Expires: Sat January 24, 2026, 4:00 PM

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 13 and 19 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northern Connecticut, central, eastern, northeastern, southeastern, and western Massachusetts, and northern and southern Rhode Island. * WHEN...From 7 AM Sunday to 8 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes.

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary.


Saturday, January 24, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
21.9°F
10.6°F
16.1°F
42%
0 in
0%
0%
35.1 mph
0.4


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 2.71 μg/m3
PM10: 3.16 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 162.17 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.79 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.66 μg/m3
Ozone: 74 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:59 AM
Sun Transit: 11:52 AM
Sunset: 4:47 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 49 mins
Moonrise: 9:43 AM
Moon Transit: 4:25 PM
Moonset: 11:20 PM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 34.7%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
3:55 PM - 6:25 PM

Minor Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
9:13 AM - 10:43 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Sunday, January 25, 2026

Weather Forecast

Moderate or heavy snow showers
29.3°F
17.8°F
24°F
81%
1.97 in
76%
31%
36.7 mph
0.2


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 2.9 μg/m3
PM10: 3.74 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 159.21 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.1 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.5 μg/m3
Ozone: 76.68 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:58 AM
Sun Transit: 11:52 AM
Sunset: 4:48 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 51 mins
Moonrise: 10:08 AM
Moon Transit: 5:14 PM
Moonset: 12:20 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 45.8%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

7:04 AM - 9:34 AM
4:44 PM - 7:14 PM

Minor Periods

9:38 AM - 11:08 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Monday, January 26, 2026

Weather Forecast

Moderate or heavy snow showers
36.1°F
25.3°F
32.3°F
91%
1.86 in
88%
16%
44.1 mph
0


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 4.9 μg/m3
PM10: 7.78 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 152.97 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.03 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.04 μg/m3
Ozone: 78.52 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:57 AM
Sun Transit: 11:52 AM
Sunset: 4:50 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 53 mins
Moonrise: 10:37 AM
Moon Transit: 6:07 PM
Moonset: 12:35 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 57.1%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

7:55 AM - 10:25 AM
5:37 PM - 8:07 PM

Minor Periods

10:07 AM - 11:37 AM
12:05 AM - 1:35 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Tuesday, January 27, 2026

Weather Forecast

Partly Cloudy
29.5°F
19.1°F
24.1°F
65%
0 in
0%
6%
30.6 mph
2


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 2.99 μg/m3
PM10: 3.53 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 177.27 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.37 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.67 μg/m3
Ozone: 74.68 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:56 AM
Sun Transit: 11:53 AM
Sunset: 4:51 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 55 mins
Moonrise: 11:13 AM
Moon Transit: 7:05 PM
Moonset: 1:52 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 68.0%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

8:51 AM - 11:21 AM
6:35 PM - 9:05 PM

Minor Periods

10:43 AM - 12:13 AM
1:22 AM - 2:52 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Wednesday, January 28, 2026

Weather Forecast

Blowing snow
26.8°F
23.9°F
25.9°F
72%
0.04 in
83%
50%
24.8 mph
1


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 4.9 μg/m3
PM10: 5.56 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 187.64 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.95 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.94 μg/m3
Ozone: 73.85 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:55 AM
Sun Transit: 11:53 AM
Sunset: 4:52 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 57 mins
Moonrise: 12:00 AM
Moon Transit: 8:08 PM
Moonset: 3:09 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 78.1%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

9:52 AM - 12:22 AM
7:38 PM - 10:08 PM

Minor Periods

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
2:39 AM - 4:09 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

The times presented here are based upon the solunar theory, which is the idea that the movements of fish and other animals are affected by the location of the sun and moon. The major periods are believed to be the times of the greatest animal activity and occur when the moon is directly overhead or underfoot (lunar transits). The minor periods also see increased activity and occur when the moon is rising or setting. The strongest activity occurs during full or new moons, and the weakest during quarter or three quarter moons. This is indicated by the Action Rating.

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