Boston, KY
Unincorporated community in Butler County, Kentucky
Boston is a small unincorporated community in Butler County, Kentucky. It is 10.1 miles NE of Morgantown, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 42273.
Boston at a glance
- State
- Kentucky
- County
- Butler County
- ZIP code
- 42273
- Nearest town
- Morgantown (10.1 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 37.0886, -86.7869
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 · 89°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 24°F average low
- 50.8 inprecipitation per year · 1,291 mm
- 4.4 insnowfall per year · 11 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Boston: May and August to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ROCHESTER FERRY, KY US (USC00156882), adjusted for the elevation of Boston.
Boston weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Boston through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:58 AM | 4:55 PM | 9 h 57 min |
| February | 6:34 AM | 5:28 PM | 10 h 54 min |
| March | 6:56 AM | 6:55 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:10 AM | 7:23 PM | 13 h 12 min |
| May | 5:37 AM | 7:49 PM | 14 h 12 min |
| June | 5:25 AM | 8:10 PM | 14 h 44 min |
| July | 5:37 AM | 8:08 PM | 14 h 30 min |
| August | 6:02 AM | 7:40 PM | 13 h 37 min |
| September | 6:28 AM | 6:56 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 6:53 AM | 6:11 PM | 11 h 18 min |
| November | 6:24 AM | 4:38 PM | 10 h 14 min |
| December | 6:51 AM | 4:32 PM | 9 h 40 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 89°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 24°F (-5°C).
It gets about 50.8 inches (1,291 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is April and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 4 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Boston is May and August to October. 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 Brownsville: Mammoth Cave - Kentucky, United States, 38.4 miles E of Boston.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Boston.
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Questions about Boston
Where is Boston, KY?
Boston is an unincorporated community in Butler County, Kentucky, 10.1 miles NE of Morgantown.
What county is Boston in?
Boston is in Butler County, Kentucky.
What is the ZIP code of Boston, KY?
The ZIP code for Boston is 42273.
What is the nearest town to Boston?
Morgantown, 10.1 miles away.
Are there webcams near Boston?
Yes. The closest is Brownsville: Mammoth Cave - Kentucky, United States, 38.4 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Boston?
July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Boston?
January, with an average low of 24°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in Boston?
About 50.8 inches (1,291 mm) a year; the wettest month is April.
Does it snow in Boston?
Yes, about 4 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Boston?
May and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Boston have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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