Cape Cod, Massachusetts Weather
Cape Cod, Massachusetts — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, radar and satellite imagery, tide predictions, marine conditions and a solunar fishing forecast for Cape Cod, Barnstable County.
Tides, marine forecast and fishing conditions near Cape Cod. Tide source:
Full aviation weather for Cape Cod is published on the Chatham Municipal Airport (KCQX) page, 19 km away. It carries the current METAR decoded into plain language — surface wind, visibility, cloud layers and ceiling, temperature and dewpoint, and altimeter setting — alongside the raw observation as transmitted. 6 airfields within reach of Cape Cod have their own pages, listed below.
The Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) is shown across its full validity period, with each change group broken out so you can see when conditions are expected to shift. Flight category is derived automatically — VFR, MVFR, IFR or LIFR — from reported ceiling and visibility, with runway details and field elevation alongside. Observations update roughly hourly and forecasts several times a day.
Other airports near Cape Cod: Cape Cod Gateway Airport (KHYA) 19 km · Provincetown Municipal Airport (KPVC) 30 km · Cape Cod Coast Guard Air Station (KFMH) 36 km · Plymouth Municipal Airport (KPYM) 50 km · Marshfield Municipal George Harlow Field (KGHG) 54 km
Conditions reported at KCQX describe the airfield itself. Weather 19 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Cape Cod specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
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.
Source: NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East · Public domain · Auto-updates on page reload
| 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 | September 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, precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Aviation weather — live METAR observations and TAF forecasts — is published separately on the pages for the nearest reporting airports, linked from the aviation section above. 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. 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.
