Chilmark, Massachusetts Weather
Chilmark, Massachusetts — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, radar and satellite imagery, tide predictions, marine conditions and a solunar fishing forecast, soil and crop conditions for Chilmark, Dukes County.
Tides, marine forecast and fishing conditions near Chilmark. Tide source:
Full aviation weather for Chilmark is published on the Martha's Vineyard Airport (KMVY) page, 12 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 Chilmark 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 Chilmark: Cape Cod Coast Guard Air Station (KFMH) 40 km · New Bedford Regional Airport (KEWB) 41 km · Newport State Airport (KUUU) 49 km · Cape Cod Gateway Airport (KHYA) 53 km · Nantucket Memorial Airport (KACK) 58 km
Conditions reported at KMVY describe the airfield itself. Weather 12 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Chilmark specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
Soil conditions, frost risk and crop weather for Chilmark.
About Chilmark, Massachusetts
Chilmark sprawls across the western end of Martha's Vineyard, a landscape of rolling hills and ancient stone walls that speak of generations of patient cultivation. It lies 15.9 miles south-south-west of Falmouth, MA (from Falmouth, MA: bearing 205°T), and is situated 5.7 miles south-west of Dukes. Here, the land rises and falls with a quiet dignity, the contours shaped by glaciers and the ceaseless wind off the Atlantic. Heather and wild roses cling to the exposed slopes, their colors muted by the sea-spray, while stands of oak and pine offer pockets of deeper shadow. The air, perpetually carrying the briny tang of the ocean, feels clean and vital, a constant reminder of the island's elemental connection to the sea. Even the light seems to possess a unique quality, a soft, diffused glow that softens edges and lends a timeless aura to the weathered farmhouses and scattered cottages. The history of Chilmark is deeply entwined with its agricultural roots, a legacy that continues to define its character and economy, though the island's allure has drawn a more diverse population over time. For centuries, sheep grazed these very hills, their wool a vital commodity, and the remnants of stone-walled pastures still crisscross the terrain, a testament to that bygone era. Today, while farming persists, tourism and artisanal crafts have become increasingly important, with local galleries and farm stands showcasing the bounty of the land and the creativity of its inhabitants. Chilmark’s connection to the sea is also palpable, not just in the air, but in the quiet harbors where fishing boats still bob, a reminder of the island’s enduring maritime spirit. This western end of the island retains a distinct sense of place, a slower cadence that invites contemplation and a deep appreciation for its unspoiled natural beauty.
Live animated radar for Chilmark 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 | Chilmark, Dukes County, Massachusetts |
| Coordinates | 41.343169°N, 70.74475°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 02535 |
| 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 Chilmark, Massachusetts Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Chilmark, 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 Chilmark includes coordinates 41.343169°N, 70.744750°W, situated in Dukes County. ZIP code 02535. 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.
