Boston, AL
Unincorporated community in Covington County, Alabama
Boston is a small unincorporated community in Covington County, Alabama. It is 3.9 miles S of Gantt, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 36038.
Boston at a glance
- State
- Alabama
- County
- Covington County
- ZIP code
- 36038
- Nearest town
- Gantt (3.9 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 31.4678, -86.4819
Weather in Boston now
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Boston weather by the hour
Boston weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Boston.
This week in Boston
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Boston
What is the weather usually like in Boston?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 91°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 35°F average low
- 60.3 inprecipitation per year · 1,530 mm
- 0.3 insnowfall per year · 1 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Boston: March–April and October–November, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ANDALUSIA 3 W, AL US (USC00010252), adjusted for the elevation of Boston.
Boston weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Boston through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:44 AM | 5:06 PM | 10 h 22 min |
| February | 6:25 AM | 5:34 PM | 11 h 8 min |
| March | 6:54 AM | 6:55 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:15 AM | 7:15 PM | 12 h 59 min |
| May | 5:48 AM | 7:36 PM | 13 h 48 min |
| June | 5:39 AM | 7:53 PM | 14 h 14 min |
| July | 5:50 AM | 7:53 PM | 14 h 2 min |
| August | 6:10 AM | 7:30 PM | 13 h 20 min |
| September | 6:28 AM | 6:53 PM | 12 h 24 min |
| October | 6:47 AM | 6:15 PM | 11 h 27 min |
| November | 6:12 AM | 4:48 PM | 10 h 35 min |
| December | 6:36 AM | 4:45 PM | 10 h 9 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Boston?
Boston has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 91°F (33°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 35°F (2°C).
It gets about 60.3 inches (1,530 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is October.
The best time to visit Boston is March–April and October–November. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Webcams near Boston
The closest live webcam is Enterprise, 38.5 miles E of Boston.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Boston.
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Questions about Boston
Where is Boston, AL?
Boston is an unincorporated community in Covington County, Alabama, 3.9 miles S of Gantt.
What county is Boston in?
Boston is in Covington County, Alabama.
What is the ZIP code of Boston, AL?
The ZIP code for Boston is 36038.
What is the nearest town to Boston?
Gantt, 3.9 miles away.
Are there webcams near Boston?
Yes. The closest is Enterprise, 38.5 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Boston?
July, with an average high of 91°F (33°C).
What is the coldest month in Boston?
January, with an average low of 35°F (2°C).
How much does it rain in Boston?
About 60.3 inches (1,530 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Boston?
Rarely: less than an inch in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Boston?
March–April and October–November, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Boston have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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