Boston, MI
Unincorporated community in Houghton County, Michigan
Boston is a small unincorporated community in Houghton County, Michigan. It is 3.5 miles S of Dollar Bay, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 49930.
Boston at a glance
- State
- Michigan
- County
- Houghton County
- ZIP code
- 49930
- Nearest town
- Dollar Bay (3.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Detroit
- Coordinates
- 47.1797, -88.5292
Weather in Boston now
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Boston weather by the hour
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 · 75°F average high
- Februarycoldest month · 9°F average low
- 34.7 inprecipitation per year · 882 mm
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 HANCOCK HOUGHTON CO AP, MI US (USW00014858), adjusted for the elevation of Boston.
Boston weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Boston through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:34 AM | 5:33 PM | 8 h 59 min |
| February | 7:56 AM | 6:19 PM | 10 h 23 min |
| March | 8:04 AM | 8:01 PM | 11 h 56 min |
| April | 7:03 AM | 8:44 PM | 13 h 40 min |
| May | 6:15 AM | 9:25 PM | 15 h 9 min |
| June | 5:55 AM | 9:53 PM | 15 h 57 min |
| July | 6:12 AM | 9:48 PM | 15 h 35 min |
| August | 6:49 AM | 9:07 PM | 14 h 17 min |
| September | 7:30 AM | 8:07 PM | 12 h 37 min |
| October | 8:11 AM | 7:08 PM | 10 h 57 min |
| November | 7:56 AM | 5:20 PM | 9 h 24 min |
| December | 8:32 AM | 5:06 PM | 8 h 34 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Detroit).
What is the weather like in Boston?
Boston has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 75°F (24°C), and the coldest is February, with average lows of 9°F (-13°C).
It gets about 34.7 inches (882 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is March.
The best time to visit 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 Boston
The closest live webcam is Hancock › West: Michigan Tech Gateway - Super 8 by Wyndham Houghton - College Avenue - East Houghton Waterfront Park, 4.3 miles S of Boston.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Boston.
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Questions about Boston
Where is Boston, MI?
Boston is an unincorporated community in Houghton County, Michigan, 3.5 miles S of Dollar Bay.
What county is Boston in?
Boston is in Houghton County, Michigan.
What is the ZIP code of Boston, MI?
The ZIP code for Boston is 49930.
What is the nearest town to Boston?
Dollar Bay, 3.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Boston?
Yes. The closest is Hancock › West: Michigan Tech Gateway - Super 8 by Wyndham Houghton - College Avenue - East Houghton Waterfront Park, 4.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Boston?
July, with an average high of 75°F (24°C).
What is the coldest month in Boston?
February, with an average low of 9°F (-13°C).
How much does it rain in Boston?
About 34.7 inches (882 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Boston?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
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?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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