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Current Weather and Forecast in Boston, MA

Massachusetts, United States 🇺🇸 · Local time 19:00
58°
Sunny Feels like 49° · High 61° / Low 46°
Wind
9 mph
Humidity
36%
UV index
0 Low
Updated 7 hours ago

Boston hourly forecast: next 24 hours

Today's high of 61°F (16°C) is right in line with the typical October high of 63°F (17°C).

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Current conditions in detail

Feels like
49°
Heat index / wind chill adjusted
Wind
9 mph
WNW · gusts 17 mph
Humidity
36%
Dew point 31°
Pressure
30.0 in
What pressure readings mean
Visibility
6 mi
Precipitation
0.0 in
1% chance today

Boston weather tomorrow (Wednesday, October 7)

Tomorrow in Boston looks sunny, with a high of 66° and an overnight low of 45°. Rain is unlikely (1% chance). Winds top out near 12 mph, and the UV index reaches 4 (moderate).

High / Low
66° / 45°
Precipitation
1%
Sunrise / sunset
06:48 AM / 06:16 PM

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Boston 14-day forecast

Today
Sunny
High 61° Low 46°
Chance of precipitation: 1%
Wed, Oct 7 Wednesday
Sunny
High 66° Low 45°
Chance of precipitation: 1%
Thu, Oct 8 Thursday
Sunny
High 74° Low 55°
Chance of precipitation: 7%
Fri, Oct 9 Friday
Sunny
High 66° Low 53°
Chance of precipitation: 2%
Sat, Oct 10 Saturday
Sunny
High 66° Low 49°
Chance of precipitation: 2%
Sun, Oct 11 Sunday
Overcast
High 74° Low 54°
Chance of precipitation: 9%
Mon, Oct 12 Monday
Light rain
High 64° Low 60°
Chance of precipitation: 92%
Tue, Oct 13 Tuesday
Light drizzle
High 59° Low 45°
Chance of precipitation: 87%
Wed, Oct 14 Wednesday
Sunny
High 53° Low 45°
Chance of precipitation: 17%
Thu, Oct 15 Thursday
Sunny
High 62° Low 45°
Chance of precipitation: 3%
Fri, Oct 16 Friday
Sunny
High 68° Low 47°
Chance of precipitation: 7%
Sat, Oct 17 Saturday
Overcast
High 68° Low 54°
Chance of precipitation: 13%
Sun, Oct 18 Sunday
Partly Cloudy
High 67° Low 55°
Chance of precipitation: 12%
Mon, Oct 19 Monday
Partly Cloudy
High 63° Low 54°
Chance of precipitation: 11%

About the weather in Boston

Boston has a humid subtropical climate. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 83°, and January the coldest, when nights fall to around 23°. December brings the most rain, on about 11 days, while July is the sunniest, with 11.4 hours of sunshine a day. Over a whole year it rains on roughly 127 days.

Boston climate guide: monthly averages, seasons and the best time to visit

Common questions

What is the rainiest month in Boston?
December, at 4.7 inches (120 mm) over about 11 days. August is the driest month, at 2.9 inches (74 mm).
What is the hottest month in Boston?
July, averaging 83°F (28°C) by day and 66°F (19°C) overnight. The hottest single day in our 2015-2024 record for this location reached 101°F (39°C).
What is the best time to visit Boston?
The best time to visit Boston is generally August to October and May to June, when these are the warmest and brightest weeks of the year. Daytime temperatures in that window sit near 73°F (23°C), with rain on about 10 days a month. For the same question asked the other way round, see where else is warm in August.
How cold does Boston get in winter?
January nights average 23°F (-5°C). Frost and occasional ice are part of the season.
How much sun does Boston get?
8.5 hours a day averaged over the year, peaking in July at 11.4 hours.
What is the coldest month in Boston?
January, with highs of 37°F (3°C) and lows near 23°F (-5°C). The coldest day in the 2015-2024 record fell to -16°F (-26°C).
How hot does Boston get in summer?
July averages 83°F (28°C). Hot afternoons happen but extremes are not the norm.
Does it snow in Boston?
Yes - about 16 days a year carry measurable snowfall, concentrated December through April.