Nantucket

Town · Massachusetts, 🇺🇸 United States

Population 14,255

Area 155 km²

Time zone America/New_York

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Nantucket Essentials

Nantucket's maritime history is preserved through its 18th-century whaling-era architecture and cobblestone streets. This collection highlights essential landmarks, including the Old Mill—the oldest windmill in the United States in continuous operation—and the 'Siasconset village, famous for its 17th-century fishing cottages. The list encompasses significant cultural sites like the Maria Mitchell Science Library and the Fair Street Museum, alongside natural landscapes such as the Coatue-Coskata Wildlife Refuge. These locations provide a comprehensive view of the island's architectural heritage, scientific contributions, and coastal ecology.

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Climate & when to visit

Best time to visit: July, August, September

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Typical weather in January

Poor

4° (feels like -4°) · extremes -7°–10°
0° at night
11 rainy days
8 sunny days
4 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Windy
5°C · too cold to swim
UV index 1 · low

Typical weather in February

Poor

4° (feels like -4°) · extremes -6°–9°
0° at night
9 rainy days
11 sunny days
5 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Windy
4°C · too cold to swim
UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in March

Poor

5° (feels like -2°) · extremes -4°–9°
2° at night
10 rainy days
14 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
4°C · too cold to swim
UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in April

Poor

8° (feels like 2°) · extremes 2°–12°
6° at night
10 rainy days
13 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
6°C · too cold to swim
UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in May

Fair

12° (feels like 8°) · extremes 7°–16°
10° at night
10 rainy days
12 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
10°C · too cold to swim
UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in June

Good

17° (feels like 14°) · extremes 11°–21°
15° at night
10 rainy days
12 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Comfortable humidity
Light breeze
14°C · too cold to swim
UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in July

Great

21° (feels like 20°) · extremes 16°–25°
19° at night
9 rainy days
13 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Muggy, humid air
Light breeze
18°C · cool for a dip
UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in August

Great

22° (feels like 21°) · extremes 18°–24°
20° at night
10 rainy days
14 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Muggy, humid air
Light breeze
20°C · cool for a dip
UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in September

Great

19° (feels like 17°) · extremes 14°–22°
18° at night
9 rainy days
14 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Comfortable humidity
Light breeze
18°C · cool for a dip
UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in October

Fair

15° (feels like 11°) · extremes 8°–19°
13° at night
10 rainy days
12 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
15°C · too cold to swim
UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in November

Poor

11° (feels like 5°) · extremes 2°–15°
8° at night
9 rainy days
10 sunny days
5 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
11°C · too cold to swim
UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in December

Poor

7° (feels like 0°) · extremes -3°–12°
4° at night
11 rainy days
8 sunny days
4 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Windy
8°C · too cold to swim
UV index 1 · low

Climate data: NASA POWER + Copernicus ERA5 · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency: US Dollar USD $ · Card payments · Widely accepted
Emergency numbers: 911 Police · Ambulance · Fire brigade
Electricity: Type A / Type B
120 V · 60 Hz

Languages: English
Tap water: Safe to drink
Driving side: Right
Calling code: +1

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