Dorchester, MA
Unincorporated community in Norfolk County, Massachusetts
Dorchester is a small unincorporated community in Norfolk County, Massachusetts. It is 3.9 miles S of Milton, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 02124.
Dorchester at a glance
- State
- Massachusetts
- County
- Norfolk County
- ZIP code
- 02124, 02121, 02122
- Nearest town
- Milton (3.9 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 42.2972, -71.0750
Weather in Dorchester now
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Dorchester weather by the hour
Dorchester weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Dorchester.
This week in Dorchester
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Dorchester
What is the weather usually like in Dorchester?
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: 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.
Dorchester weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Dorchester 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?
Dorchester 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 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
The closest live webcam is Boston: Savin Hill › North: I-93: I-93-NB-MM13.5-Boston-b/w Ex 13B & 14 - NORTH, 1.4 miles NE of Dorchester.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Dorchester.
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Map of Dorchester, MA
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Other communities near Dorchester
- Dorchester Center0.4 mi S
- Fields Corner0.9 mi E
- Meeting House Hill0.9 mi NE
- Savin Hill1.4 mi NE
- Savin Hill1.4 mi NE
- Uphams Corner1.5 mi NE
- Neponset1.7 mi SE
- Mattapan1.8 mi S
- Roxbury2.2 mi NW
- Roxbury Crossing2.5 mi N
- Jamaica Plain2.5 mi W
- Roslindale2.6 mi W
- Atlantic2.6 mi SE
- South Boston2.8 mi NE
- Dorchester Heights2.9 mi NE
Questions about Dorchester
Where is Dorchester, MA?
Dorchester is an unincorporated community in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, 3.9 miles S of Milton.
What county is Dorchester in?
Dorchester is in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
What is the ZIP code of Dorchester, MA?
The ZIP code for Dorchester is 02124.
What is the nearest town to Dorchester?
Milton, 3.9 miles away.
Are there webcams near Dorchester?
Yes. The closest is Boston: Savin Hill › North: I-93: I-93-NB-MM13.5-Boston-b/w Ex 13B & 14 - NORTH, 1.4 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Dorchester?
July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Dorchester?
January, with an average low of 19°F (-7°C).
How much does it rain in Dorchester?
About 49.4 inches (1,254 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.
Does it snow in Dorchester?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Dorchester?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Dorchester have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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