Boston Harbor, WA

Unincorporated community in Thurston County, Washington

Boston Harbor is a small unincorporated community in Thurston County, Washington. It is 6.8 miles S of Olympia, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 98506.

Boston Harbor at a glance

State
Washington
County
Thurston County
ZIP code
98506
Nearest town
Olympia (6.8 mi)
Time zone
America/Los Angeles
Coordinates
47.1386, -122.8997

Weather in Boston Harbor now

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Boston Harbor weather by the hour

Boston Harbor weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Boston Harbor.

This week in Boston Harbor

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Boston Harbor

What is the weather usually like in Boston Harbor?

Csb
Warm-summer Mediterranean climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

27°41°55°69°83°46°33°Jan49°32°Feb54°35°Mar59°38°Apr66°43°May71°47°Jun78°51°Jul78°51°Aug72°46°Sep60°40°Oct51°36°Nov45°33°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

7.8"Jan5.1"Feb5.7"Mar3.7"Apr2.3"May1.5"Jun0.5"Jul1.0"Aug2.0"Sep5.1"Oct8.2"Nov7.9"Dec

Best time to visit Boston Harbor: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station OLYMPIA AP, WA US (USW00024227), adjusted for the elevation of Boston Harbor.

Boston Harbor weather month by month

January
46° 33°F
7.8 in of rain · 14 wet days❄ 2.0 in of snow
February
49° 32°F
5.1 in of rain · 11 wet days❄ 0.6 in of snow
March
54° 35°F
5.7 in of rain · 13 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
April
59° 38°F
3.7 in of rain · 10 wet days
May
66° 43°F
2.3 in of rain · 7 wet days
June
71° 47°F
1.5 in of rain · 4 wet days
July
78° 51°F
0.5 in of rain · 2 wet days
August
78° 51°F
1.0 in of rain · 2 wet days
September
72° 46°F
2.0 in of rain · 5 wet days
October
60° 40°F
5.1 in of rain · 10 wet days
November
51° 36°F
8.2 in of rain · 14 wet days
December
45° 33°F
7.9 in of rain · 14 wet days❄ 1.2 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Boston Harbor through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:51 AM4:50 PM8 h 59 min
February7:13 AM5:37 PM10 h 23 min
March7:22 AM7:18 PM11 h 56 min
April6:21 AM8:02 PM13 h 40 min
May5:33 AM8:42 PM15 h 9 min
June5:13 AM9:10 PM15 h 57 min
July5:29 AM9:05 PM15 h 35 min
August6:07 AM8:24 PM14 h 17 min
September6:48 AM7:25 PM12 h 36 min
October7:28 AM6:25 PM10 h 56 min
November7:14 AM4:38 PM9 h 24 min
December7:49 AM4:24 PM8 h 34 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).

What is the weather like in Boston Harbor?

Boston Harbor has a warm-summer mediterranean climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 78°F (26°C), and the coldest is February, with average lows of 32°F (0°C).

It gets about 50.6 inches (1,286 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is November and the driest is July. Snow is common: about 4 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Boston Harbor 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 Harbor

The closest live webcam is Olympia › North: Budd Inlet, 6.4 miles S of Boston Harbor.

Olympia › North: Budd InletOlympia · 6.4 mi SOn Windy
OlympiaOlympia · 6.9 mi SOn Windy
Olympia: I-5 @ MP 107.8: Lilly RdOlympia · 7.0 mi SOn Windy
Lacey: I-5 at MP 107.2: Pacific Ave (Olympia)Lacey · 7.1 mi SOn Windy
Lacey: I-5 at MP 108.3: Sleater-KinneyLacey · 7.1 mi SEOn Windy
Lacey › South: I-5 at MP 109.9: Carpenter Rd SouthLacey · 7.1 mi SEOn Windy
Olympia: I-5 at MP 105.6: Eastside StOlympia · 7.2 mi SOn Windy
Lacey: I-5 at MP 109: Martin WayLacey · 7.3 mi SEOn Windy
Olympia: I-5 at MP 105.2: Henderson BlvdOlympia · 7.5 mi SOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Boston Harbor.

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Map of Boston Harbor, WA

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Questions about Boston Harbor

Where is Boston Harbor, WA?

Boston Harbor is an unincorporated community in Thurston County, Washington, 6.8 miles S of Olympia.

What county is Boston Harbor in?

Boston Harbor is in Thurston County, Washington.

What is the ZIP code of Boston Harbor, WA?

The ZIP code for Boston Harbor is 98506.

What is the nearest town to Boston Harbor?

Olympia, 6.8 miles away.

Are there webcams near Boston Harbor?

Yes. The closest is Olympia › North: Budd Inlet, 6.4 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Boston Harbor?

August, with an average high of 78°F (26°C).

What is the coldest month in Boston Harbor?

February, with an average low of 32°F (0°C).

How much does it rain in Boston Harbor?

About 50.6 inches (1,286 mm) a year; the wettest month is November.

Does it snow in Boston Harbor?

Yes, about 4 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Boston Harbor?

June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Boston Harbor have?

Warm-summer mediterranean (Köppen Csb).

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