Wellfleet, Massachusetts Weather
Wellfleet, 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, soil and crop conditions for Wellfleet, Barnstable County.
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About Wellfleet, Massachusetts
Wellfleet breathes with the salt-laced air of Cape Cod, its landscape a study in coastal resilience and quiet beauty. It lies 10.5 miles north-north-east of Cape Cod, MA (from Cape Cod, MA: bearing 34°T), and is situated 8.0 miles north-north-west of Eastham. Rolling hills, cloaked in scrub oak and pine, descend towards the vast, shimmering expanse of the Atlantic and the protected waters of Cape Cod Bay. Here, the terrain is shaped by wind and tide, by dunes that shift and marshes that breathe with the rhythm of the sea. The light, especially at dusk, can be a painterly affair, casting long, indigo shadows across the sandy paths and gilding the weathered shingles of its scattered dwellings. The character of Wellfleet is one of unpretentious charm, a place where the wildness of nature still holds sway, and the human presence feels both lived-in and respectful of its environment. The history of Wellfleet is deeply entwined with the sea, a story etched in the hardy resilience of its early settlers who found sustenance in its abundant waters. For centuries, fishing and shellfishing have been the lifeblood of Wellfleet's economy, a tradition that continues to define its character and its people. Oysters, harvested from the nutrient-rich bay, are a local delicacy, their briny essence a taste of the very earth and water. This enduring connection to the ocean has fostered a sense of self-reliance and a deep appreciation for the natural world, evident in the preservation of its pristine beaches and the surrounding National Seashore. Though the seasons mark a change in the ebb and flow of visitors, the quiet hum of local life persists, a testament to Wellfleet's enduring spirit.
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| Location | Wellfleet, Barnstable County, Massachusetts |
| Coordinates | 41.937605°N, 70.0328°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 02667 |
| 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 Wellfleet, Massachusetts Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Wellfleet, 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 Wellfleet includes coordinates 41.937605°N, 70.032800°W, situated in Barnstable County. ZIP code 02667. 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.
