Boston, MA weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
Weather in Boston now
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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 · 82°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 23°F average low
- 43.6 inprecipitation per year · 1,107 mm
- 49.2 insnowfall per year · 125 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Boston: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BOSTON LOGAN INTL AP, MA US (USW00014739), adjusted for the elevation of Boston.
Boston weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Boston through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:08 AM | 4:38 PM | 9 h 29 min |
| February | 6:38 AM | 5:17 PM | 10 h 39 min |
| March | 6:54 AM | 6:51 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:01 AM | 7:26 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 | 8:20 PM | 15 h 1 min |
| August | 5:50 AM | 7:46 PM | 13 h 56 min |
| September | 6:22 AM | 6:55 PM | 12 h 32 min |
| October | 6:55 AM | 6:03 PM | 11 h 8 min |
| November | 6:33 AM | 4:23 PM | 9 h 50 min |
| December | 7:04 AM | 4:13 PM | 9 h 9 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Boston?
Boston has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 23°F (-5°C).
It gets about 43.6 inches (1,107 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 49 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Boston is June to September. At 141 ft of elevation, nights are mild most of the year. 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.
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Questions about the weather in Boston
What is the hottest month in Boston?
July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C).
What is the coldest month in Boston?
January, with an average low of 23°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in Boston?
About 43.6 inches (1,107 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.
Does it snow in Boston?
Yes, about 49 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Boston?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Boston have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
What is the weather like in Boston in November?
Highs average 51°F and lows 37°F, with about 3.7 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Boston?
Around 6:33 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:23 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Boston weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Boston.
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