Back Bay, MA
Unincorporated community in Middlesex County, Massachusetts
Back Bay is a small unincorporated community in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It is 2.4 miles NW of Cambridge, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 02199.
Back Bay at a glance
- State
- Massachusetts
- County
- Middlesex County
- ZIP code
- 02199, 02108, 02115
- Nearest town
- Cambridge (2.4 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 42.3500, -71.0875
Weather in Back Bay now
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Back Bay weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Back Bay.
This week in Back Bay
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Back Bay
What is the weather usually like in Back Bay?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 85°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 19°F average low
- 49.4 inprecipitation per year · 1,254 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Back Bay: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station JAMAICA PLAIN, MA US (USC00193890), adjusted for the elevation of Back Bay.
Back Bay weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Back Bay through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:09 AM | 4:38 PM | 9 h 29 min |
| February | 6:38 AM | 5:18 PM | 10 h 39 min |
| March | 6:54 AM | 6:52 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:01 AM | 7:27 PM | 13 h 25 min |
| May | 5:20 AM | 8:00 PM | 14 h 39 min |
| June | 5:05 AM | 8:24 PM | 15 h 19 min |
| July | 5:19 AM | 8:21 PM | 15 h 1 min |
| August | 5:50 AM | 7:47 PM | 13 h 56 min |
| September | 6:23 AM | 6:55 PM | 12 h 32 min |
| October | 6:56 AM | 6:04 PM | 11 h 8 min |
| November | 6:33 AM | 4:24 PM | 9 h 50 min |
| December | 7:04 AM | 4:14 PM | 9 h 9 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Back Bay?
Back Bay has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 19°F (-7°C).
It gets about 49.4 inches (1,254 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is July.
The best time to visit Back Bay is May–June and August–September. 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 Back Bay
The closest live webcam is Cambridge › South-east: MIT Sailing Pavilion - Charles River Esplanade, 0.6 miles N of Back Bay.
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Map of Back Bay, MA
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Other communities near Back Bay
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- Downtown Crossing1.5 mi E
- Dock Square1.5 mi E
- Roxbury1.8 mi S
- South Boston2.2 mi SE
- Dorchester Heights2.5 mi SE
- Uphams Corner2.7 mi SE
- Spring Hill2.9 mi NW
- Jeffries Point3.0 mi E
- Savin Hill3.0 mi SE
- Savin Hill3.0 mi SE
- City Point3.1 mi E
- Avon Hill subdivision3.2 mi NW
- Aberdeen3.2 mi W
- Ten Hills3.2 mi N
Questions about Back Bay
Where is Back Bay, MA?
Back Bay is an unincorporated community in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, 2.4 miles NW of Cambridge.
What county is Back Bay in?
Back Bay is in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
What is the ZIP code of Back Bay, MA?
The ZIP code for Back Bay is 02199.
What is the nearest town to Back Bay?
Cambridge, 2.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near Back Bay?
Yes. The closest is Cambridge › South-east: MIT Sailing Pavilion - Charles River Esplanade, 0.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Back Bay?
July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Back Bay?
January, with an average low of 19°F (-7°C).
How much does it rain in Back Bay?
About 49.4 inches (1,254 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.
Does it snow in Back Bay?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Back Bay?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Back Bay have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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