Dorchester Center, MA
Unincorporated community in Norfolk County, Massachusetts
Dorchester Center is a small unincorporated community in Norfolk County, Massachusetts. It is 3.5 miles S of Milton, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 02124.
Dorchester Center at a glance
- State
- Massachusetts
- County
- Norfolk County
- ZIP code
- 02124, 02122
- Nearest town
- Milton (3.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 42.2917, -71.0722
Weather in Dorchester Center now
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Dorchester Center weather by the hour
Dorchester Center weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Dorchester Center.
This week in Dorchester Center
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Dorchester Center
What is the weather usually like in Dorchester Center?
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 Dorchester Center: 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 Dorchester Center.
Dorchester Center weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Dorchester Center through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:08 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 | 5:21 AM | 8:00 PM | 14 h 39 min |
| June | 5:05 AM | 8:24 PM | 15 h 18 min |
| July | 5:19 AM | 8:20 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 | 6:55 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 Dorchester Center?
Dorchester Center 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 Dorchester Center 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 Dorchester Center
The closest live webcam is Boston: Savin Hill › North: I-93: I-93-NB-MM13.5-Boston-b/w Ex 13B & 14 - NORTH, 1.6 miles NE of Dorchester Center.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Dorchester Center.
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Questions about Dorchester Center
Where is Dorchester Center, MA?
Dorchester Center is an unincorporated community in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, 3.5 miles S of Milton.
What county is Dorchester Center in?
Dorchester Center is in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
What is the ZIP code of Dorchester Center, MA?
The ZIP code for Dorchester Center is 02124.
What is the nearest town to Dorchester Center?
Milton, 3.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Dorchester Center?
Yes. The closest is Boston: Savin Hill › North: I-93: I-93-NB-MM13.5-Boston-b/w Ex 13B & 14 - NORTH, 1.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Dorchester Center?
July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Dorchester Center?
January, with an average low of 19°F (-7°C).
How much does it rain in Dorchester Center?
About 49.4 inches (1,254 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.
Does it snow in Dorchester Center?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Dorchester Center?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Dorchester Center have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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