Siasconset, 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 Siasconset, Nantucket County.
Tides, marine forecast and fishing conditions near Siasconset. Tide source:
Full aviation weather for Siasconset is published on the Nantucket Memorial Airport (KACK) page, 8 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. 4 airfields within reach of Siasconset 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 Siasconset: Chatham Municipal Airport (KCQX) 47 km · Cape Cod Gateway Airport (KHYA) 52 km · Martha's Vineyard Airport (KMVY) 56 km
Conditions reported at KACK describe the airfield itself. Weather 8 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Siasconset specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
Soil conditions, frost risk and crop weather for Siasconset.
Siasconset unfolds as a whisper of salt and sea, a place where the wild Atlantic breathes against a landscape of low, rolling dunes and hardy beach grass. It lies 34.8 miles south-south-east of Barnstable, MA (from Barnstable, MA: bearing 150°T), and is situated 7.1 miles east-south-east of Nantucket. The air itself feels different here, carrying the briny tang of the ocean and the sweet, subtle perfume of wild roses that spill over weathered fences. Cottages, painted in muted shades of Nantucket grey or seafoam green, huddle together against the prevailing winds, their gingerbread trim a delicate counterpoint to the raw, elemental beauty of the surrounding terrain. Narrow lanes, more accustomed to the scuff of sandy feet than the rumble of tires, meander through the village, inviting slow exploration and quiet contemplation. The light here, particularly as the sun begins its descent, possesses a liquid quality, gilding the weathered shingles and casting long, dancing shadows that seem to hold the secrets of centuries. The history of Siasconset is deeply entwined with the sea, a testament to the resilience of those who first settled this remote corner of the island. Once a bustling whaling village, its fortunes ebbed and flowed with the great leviathans of the deep, and the remnants of that era can still be felt in the weathered docks and the salty tales spun by its long-time residents. Today, the economy of Siasconset leans more towards the gentle hum of summer tourism, a steady stream of visitors drawn to its unspoiled beaches and its timeless charm. The Sankaty Head Lighthouse, a stoic guardian of the coast, stands as a silent witness to the changing tides of fortune and the enduring spirit of this distinctive locale. The very rhythm of life in Siasconset is dictated by the ocean's pulse, a slow, deliberate beat that encourages a profound connection to the natural world.
Live animated radar for Siasconset 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 | Siasconset, Nantucket County, Massachusetts |
| Coordinates | 41.262623°N, 69.966124°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 02564 |
| 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 |
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Siasconset, 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 Siasconset includes coordinates 41.262623°N, 69.966124°W, situated in Nantucket County. ZIP code 02564. 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.