Dorchester Heights, MA
Unincorporated community in Suffolk County, Massachusetts
Dorchester Heights is a small unincorporated community in Suffolk County, Massachusetts. It is 1.6 miles E of Boston, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 02127.
Dorchester Heights at a glance
- State
- Massachusetts
- County
- Suffolk County
- ZIP code
- 02127, 02210
- Nearest town
- Boston (1.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 42.3333, -71.0444
Weather in Dorchester Heights now
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Dorchester Heights weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Dorchester Heights.
This week in Dorchester Heights
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Dorchester Heights
What is the weather usually like in Dorchester Heights?
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 Dorchester Heights: 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 Dorchester Heights.
Dorchester Heights weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Dorchester Heights 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 | 7:27 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 | 8:20 PM | 15 h 1 min |
| August | 5:50 AM | 7:46 PM | 13 h 56 min |
| September | 6:23 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 | 4:14 PM | 9 h 9 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Dorchester Heights?
Dorchester Heights 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 Dorchester Heights is June to 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 Heights
The closest live webcam is Boston › West: Dorchester Heights - Telegraph Street, 0.1 miles SW of Dorchester Heights.
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Other communities near Dorchester Heights
- South Boston0.3 mi W
- City Point0.8 mi E
- Uphams Corner1.4 mi SW
- Dock Square1.5 mi NW
- Savin Hill1.6 mi SW
- Savin Hill1.6 mi SW
- Downtown Crossing1.6 mi NW
- Meeting House Hill2.0 mi SW
- Jeffries Point2.3 mi N
- Fields Corner2.4 mi S
- Roxbury Crossing2.4 mi W
- Back Bay2.5 mi NW
- Roxbury2.7 mi W
- Dorchester2.9 mi SW
- Squantum3.1 mi SE
Questions about Dorchester Heights
Where is Dorchester Heights, MA?
Dorchester Heights is an unincorporated community in Suffolk County, Massachusetts, 1.6 miles E of Boston.
What county is Dorchester Heights in?
Dorchester Heights is in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
What is the ZIP code of Dorchester Heights, MA?
The ZIP code for Dorchester Heights is 02127.
What is the nearest town to Dorchester Heights?
Boston, 1.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near Dorchester Heights?
Yes. The closest is Boston › West: Dorchester Heights - Telegraph Street, 0.1 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Dorchester Heights?
July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C).
What is the coldest month in Dorchester Heights?
January, with an average low of 23°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in Dorchester Heights?
About 43.6 inches (1,107 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.
Does it snow in Dorchester Heights?
Yes, about 49 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Dorchester Heights?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Dorchester Heights have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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