South Boston, MA
Unincorporated community in Suffolk County, Massachusetts
South Boston is a small unincorporated community in Suffolk County, Massachusetts. It is 1.9 miles E of Boston, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 02127.
South Boston at a glance
- State
- Massachusetts
- County
- Suffolk County
- ZIP code
- 02127, 02118, 02205
- Nearest town
- Boston (1.9 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 42.3333, -71.0500
Weather in South Boston now
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South Boston weather by the hour
South Boston weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of South Boston.
This week in South Boston
Sunrise, sunset and moon in South Boston
What is the weather usually like in South 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 South 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 South Boston.
South Boston weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in South 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 | 7:27 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 | 7:47 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 South Boston?
South 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 South Boston 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 South Boston
The closest live webcam is Boston › West: Dorchester Heights - Telegraph Street, 0.2 miles E of South Boston.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from South Boston.
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Map of South Boston, MA
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Other communities near South Boston
- Dorchester Heights0.3 mi E
- City Point1.1 mi E
- Uphams Corner1.3 mi SW
- Dock Square1.3 mi N
- Savin Hill1.5 mi S
- Savin Hill1.5 mi S
- Downtown Crossing1.5 mi N
- Meeting House Hill1.9 mi S
- Roxbury Crossing2.1 mi W
- Back Bay2.2 mi NW
- Fields Corner2.3 mi S
- Jeffries Point2.4 mi N
- Roxbury2.4 mi W
- Dorchester2.8 mi SW
- Dorchester Center3.1 mi S
Questions about South Boston
Where is South Boston, MA?
South Boston is an unincorporated community in Suffolk County, Massachusetts, 1.9 miles E of Boston.
What county is South Boston in?
South Boston is in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
What is the ZIP code of South Boston, MA?
The ZIP code for South Boston is 02127.
What is the nearest town to South Boston?
Boston, 1.9 miles away.
Are there webcams near South Boston?
Yes. The closest is Boston › West: Dorchester Heights - Telegraph Street, 0.2 miles away.
What is the hottest month in South Boston?
July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C).
What is the coldest month in South Boston?
January, with an average low of 23°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in South Boston?
About 43.6 inches (1,107 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.
Does it snow in South Boston?
Yes, about 49 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit South Boston?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does South Boston have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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