Woods Hole, Massachusetts Weather
Woods Hole, 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 Woods Hole, Barnstable County.
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About Woods Hole, Massachusetts
Woods Hole breathes the brine of the Atlantic, a peninsula where the land surrenders to the ceaseless conversation of sea and sky. It lies 3.5 miles west-south-west of Falmouth, MA (from Falmouth, MA: bearing 240°T), and is situated 8.5 miles north of Dukes. The air here, perpetually tinged with salt and the faint, sweet decay of seaweed, carries the cries of gulls and the distant thrum of boat engines. Rolling hills, softened by centuries of wind and weather, give way to a coastline fractured into coves and inlets, each curve a study in shadow and light. The ocean's breath is palpable, a cool exhalation that washes over the weathered clapboard houses and the stoic, salt-bleached pilings that guard the harbor’s edge. Even the sunlight seems to possess a unique quality, a diffused, pearlescent glow that softens the sharp angles of the day and lends a dreamlike aura to the winding, narrow lanes. The history of Woods Hole is inextricably linked to the sea, a maritime inheritance that pulses through its veins. For generations, it has been a hub for seafaring endeavors, from fishing fleets that once plied these waters to the scientific expeditions that now chart the ocean’s mysteries. The presence of the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, a world-renowned center for marine research, imbues the very atmosphere with a sense of intellectual curiosity and a deep respect for the natural world. The local economy, while still touched by the fishing traditions, now leans heavily on this scientific prowess and the steady stream of visitors drawn by the allure of its coastal charm and the gateway it provides to the islands beyond. The ferries, chugging in and out of the harbor, are the lifeblood of this connection, carrying stories and sustenance between the mainland and its island neighbors, a constant, rhythmic reminder of Woods Hole's enduring maritime identity.
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| Location | Woods Hole, Barnstable County, Massachusetts |
| Coordinates | 41.526498°N, 70.673086°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 02543 |
| 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 Woods Hole, Massachusetts Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Woods Hole, 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 Woods Hole includes coordinates 41.526498°N, 70.673086°W, situated in Barnstable County. ZIP code 02543. 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.
