Hot-summer humid continental climate
Climate Boston - Massachusetts
Annual high59ºF
Annual low44ºF
Precipitation43.77 inch
| Month | HighºF | LowºF | Precipinch | Wet days | Sunshineh | Snowinch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36 | 22 | 3.36 | 13 | 148 | 13 |
| Feb | 39 | 25 | 3.25 | 11 | 168 | 11 |
| Mar | 45 | 31 | 4.32 | 13 | 212 | 8 |
| Apr | 56 | 41 | 3.74 | 12 | 222 | 2 |
| May | 66 | 50 | 3.49 | 13 | 263 | 0 |
| Jun | 76 | 60 | 3.68 | 12 | 283 | 0 |
| Jul | 81 | 65 | 3.43 | 11 | 300 | 0 |
| Aug | 80 | 65 | 3.35 | 10 | 280 | 0 |
| Sep | 72 | 57 | 3.44 | 10 | 232 | 0 |
| Oct | 61 | 47 | 3.94 | 10 | 207 | 0 |
| Nov | 51 | 38 | 3.99 | 11 | 152 | 1 |
| Dec | 41 | 28 | 3.78 | 11 | 148 | 9 |
- JanHigh 36ºFLow 22ºFPrecip 3.36 inch
- FebHigh 39ºFLow 25ºFPrecip 3.25 inch
- MarHigh 45ºFLow 31ºFPrecip 4.32 inch
- AprHigh 56ºFLow 41ºFPrecip 3.74 inch
- MayHigh 66ºFLow 50ºFPrecip 3.49 inch
- JunHigh 76ºFLow 60ºFPrecip 3.68 inch
- JulHigh 81ºFLow 65ºFPrecip 3.43 inch
- AugHigh 80ºFLow 65ºFPrecip 3.35 inch
- SepHigh 72ºFLow 57ºFPrecip 3.44 inch
- OctHigh 61ºFLow 47ºFPrecip 3.94 inch
- NovHigh 51ºFLow 38ºFPrecip 3.99 inch
- DecHigh 41ºFLow 28ºFPrecip 3.78 inch
Climate summary
What is the average weather in Boston, Massachusetts?
Boston experiences a humid continental climate, marked by strong seasonal contrasts. Summers are warm, while winters are cold and bring significant snowfall. Precipitation is fairly wet and spread relatively evenly throughout the year, with winter moisture often arriving as snow. The city receives over 2,600 hours of sunshine annually.
Boston weather averages
Annual high59ºF
Annual low44ºF
Precipitation43.77 inch
Sunshine2615 hours
Daily normals Boston - Massachusetts - January
| Day | HighºF | LowºF | Prec/ | Prec/ | Snow/ | Snow/ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | 38.3 | 25.2 | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0.40 | 0.40 |
| Jan 2 | 38.2 | 25.0 | 0.23 | 0.23 | 0.80 | 0.80 |
| Jan 3 | 38.0 | 24.8 | 0.35 | 0.35 | 1.20 | 1.20 |
| Jan 4 | 37.8 | 24.5 | 0.47 | 0.47 | 1.60 | 1.60 |
| Jan 5 | 37.6 | 24.3 | 0.59 | 0.59 | 2.00 | 2.00 |
| Jan 6 | 37.5 | 24.2 | 0.71 | 0.71 | 2.40 | 2.40 |
| Jan 7 | 37.3 | 24.0 | 0.82 | 0.82 | 2.90 | 2.90 |
| Jan 8 | 37.2 | 23.8 | 0.93 | 0.93 | 3.30 | 3.30 |
| Jan 9 | 37.0 | 23.6 | 1.05 | 1.05 | 3.80 | 3.80 |
| Jan 10 | 36.9 | 23.5 | 1.16 | 1.16 | 4.20 | 4.20 |
| Jan 11 | 36.8 | 23.3 | 1.28 | 1.28 | 4.70 | 4.70 |
| Jan 12 | 36.7 | 23.2 | 1.39 | 1.39 | 5.10 | 5.10 |
| Jan 13 | 36.6 | 23.0 | 1.51 | 1.51 | 5.60 | 5.60 |
| Jan 14 | 36.5 | 22.9 | 1.62 | 1.62 | 6.10 | 6.10 |
| Jan 15 | 36.4 | 22.8 | 1.73 | 1.73 | 6.60 | 6.60 |
| Jan 16 | 36.4 | 22.7 | 1.84 | 1.84 | 7.10 | 7.10 |
| Jan 17 | 36.3 | 22.6 | 1.95 | 1.95 | 7.60 | 7.60 |
| Jan 18 | 36.3 | 22.5 | 2.05 | 2.05 | 8.00 | 8.00 |
| Jan 19 | 36.3 | 22.4 | 2.16 | 2.16 | 8.50 | 8.50 |
| Jan 20 | 36.2 | 22.4 | 2.26 | 2.26 | 8.90 | 8.90 |
| Jan 21 | 36.2 | 22.3 | 2.36 | 2.36 | 9.40 | 9.40 |
| Jan 22 | 36.2 | 22.3 | 2.47 | 2.47 | 9.90 | 9.90 |
| Jan 23 | 36.2 | 22.3 | 2.57 | 2.57 | 10.30 | 10.30 |
| Jan 24 | 36.3 | 22.3 | 2.67 | 2.67 | 10.80 | 10.80 |
| Jan 25 | 36.3 | 22.3 | 2.78 | 2.78 | 11.20 | 11.20 |
| Jan 26 | 36.3 | 22.3 | 2.88 | 2.88 | 11.80 | 11.80 |
| Jan 27 | 36.4 | 22.3 | 2.98 | 2.98 | 12.30 | 12.30 |
| Jan 28 | 36.5 | 22.3 | 3.08 | 3.08 | 12.80 | 12.80 |
| Jan 29 | 36.5 | 22.4 | 3.18 | 3.18 | 13.30 | 13.30 |
| Jan 30 | 36.6 | 22.4 | 3.29 | 3.29 | 13.80 | 13.80 |
| Jan 31 | 36.7 | 22.5 | 3.39 | 3.39 | 14.30 | 14.30 |
Precipitation and snow add up through the month (/mo) and the year (/yr)
Weather history Boston - June 2017
| Day | HighºF | LowºF | Precip.inch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1 | 79.0 | 55.9 | 0.16 |
| Jun 2 | 72.0 | 51.1 | 0.01 |
| Jun 3 | 69.1 | 52.0 | T |
| Jun 4 | 70.0 | 54.0 | 0.18 |
| Jun 5 | 57.0 | 52.0 | 0.59 |
| Jun 6 | 52.0 | 46.9 | 0.80 |
| Jun 7 | 62.1 | 50.0 | 0.04 |
| Jun 8 | 71.1 | 51.1 | 0.00 |
| Jun 9 | 79.0 | 55.0 | 0.00 |
| Jun 10 | 84.9 | 61.0 | 0.00 |
| Jun 11 | 91.9 | 66.0 | 0.00 |
| Jun 12 | 95.0 | 71.1 | 0.00 |
| Jun 13 | 95.0 | 72.0 | 0.53 |
| Jun 14 | 73.0 | 59.0 | T |
| Jun 15 | 75.0 | 57.0 | 0.00 |
| Jun 16 | 71.1 | 57.0 | 2.13 |
| Jun 17 | 69.1 | 57.9 | 0.02 |
| Jun 18 | 84.0 | 68.0 | T |
| Jun 19 | 84.9 | 70.0 | 0.03 |
| Jun 20 | 86.0 | 68.0 | 0.13 |
| Jun 21 | 84.0 | 66.9 | 0.00 |
| Jun 22 | 84.0 | 64.9 | 0.00 |
| Jun 23 | 90.0 | 64.9 | T |
| Jun 24 | 88.0 | 71.1 | 0.08 |
| Jun 25 | 84.9 | 64.9 | T |
| Jun 26 | 80.1 | 62.1 | 0.00 |
| Jun 27 | 77.0 | 57.9 | 0.08 |
| Jun 28 | 79.0 | 57.9 | 0.00 |
| Jun 29 | 79.0 | 63.0 | T |
| Jun 30 | 84.0 | 68.0 | 0.07 |
The data for June 2017 is incomplete: some days or values are missing.
- –No data
- –Not yet observed or received
- TTrace, too small to measure
Observed extremes
- Highest max temperature95.0ºF · Jun 12
- Lowest max temperature52.0ºF · Jun 6
- Highest min temperature72.0ºF · Jun 13
- Lowest min temperature46.9ºF · Jun 6
Geo Boston - Massachusetts
Location
- Country
- United States
- State
- Massachusetts
- County
- Suffolk
- City
- Boston
- Zip Code
- 2108
- Elevation
- 49 ft
- Longitude
- -71.06
- Latitude
- 42.36
- ICAO
- –
- IATA
- –