Cape Cod, Massachusetts Weather
Cape Cod, Massachusetts — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, tide predictions, marine conditions and a solunar fishing forecast for Cape Cod, Barnstable County.
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About Cape Cod, Massachusetts
Cape Cod, a peninsula of weathered charm, unfolds its sandy fingers into the Atlantic, a place where land and sea engage in a perpetual, gentle conversation. It lies 11.0 miles north-east of Barnstable, MA (from Barnstable, MA: bearing 46°T), and is situated 8.5 miles north-north-east of Yarmouth. Its geography is a testament to glacial forces, a landscape of rolling moraines, kettle ponds reflecting the vast sky, and an endless shoreline sculpted by the tides, where the air carries the briny tang of the ocean and the subtle sweetness of pine. This land, long inhabited by Indigenous peoples, later became a vital hub for European settlement, its early economy shaped by shipbuilding, fishing, and whaling, endeavors that left their indelible mark on the very character of its coastal villages. Today, while tourism now reigns supreme, echoes of that maritime past still resonate in the weathered clapboard and the quiet harbors, a reminder of the enduring spirit that has always called this peninsula home. The cultural character of Cape Cod is one of quiet resilience, a blend of seafaring grit and artistic sensibility, where life moves to a rhythm dictated by the sun and the tides. Notable landmarks like the iconic Cape Cod National Seashore and the historic lighthouses stand as silent sentinels, guiding ships and visitors alike through its storied waters. While it boasts no major universities, many residents have found intellectual nourishment in its smaller colleges and year-round cultural programs, fostering a community that values both tradition and innovation. The local sports teams, though often regional in scope, ignite a fierce pride, especially during the summer months when the baseball leagues draw enthusiastic crowds, and major events like the annual Arts and Crafts festivals draw visitors from far and wide. Renowned figures, from writers who captured the soul of its shores to artists inspired by its luminous light, have found a muse here, adding to the rich narrative of Cape Cod.
Live animated radar for Cape Cod and surroundings — RainViewer.
NOAA GOES-16 GEOCOLOR — live animated loop updated every 10 minutes. Shows cloud cover, storm systems and weather patterns across the continental US.
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| Location | Cape Cod, Barnstable County, Massachusetts |
| Coordinates | 41.811114°N, 70.14558°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Area Code | 339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Cape Cod, Massachusetts Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Cape Cod, Massachusetts, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, real-time aviation weather (live METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport, with a modeled estimate shown when no station is in range), precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Cape Cod includes coordinates 41.811114°N, 70.145580°W, situated in Barnstable County. Telephone area code: 339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978. Timezone: Eastern Time (America/New_York).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov (NOAA), with a modeled estimate used where no nearby reporting station is available. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.
