Climate for Boston, Massachusetts
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Average Temperatures for Boston
| Month | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 22.1°F | 36.5°F |
| Feb | 24.2°F | 38.7°F |
| Mar | 31.5°F | 46.3°F |
| Apr | 40.5°F | 56.1°F |
| May | 50.2°F | 66.7°F |
| Jun | 59.4°F | 76.6°F |
| Jul | 65.5°F | 82.2°F |
| Aug | 64.5°F | 80.1°F |
| Sept | 56.8°F | 72.5°F |
| Oct | 46.4°F | 61.8°F |
| Nov | 37.9°F | 51.8°F |
| Dec | 27.8°F | 41.7°F |
Boston's coldest month is January when the average temperature overnight is 22.1°F. In July, the warmest month, the average day time temperature rises to 82.2°F.
Average Rainfall for Boston
| Month | Precipitation |
|---|---|
| Jan | 3.92in. |
| Feb | 3.30in. |
| Mar | 3.85in. |
| Apr | 3.60in. |
| May | 3.24in. |
| Jun | 3.22in. |
| Jul | 3.06in. |
| Aug | 3.37in. |
| Sept | 3.47in. |
| Oct | 3.79in. |
| Nov | 3.98in. |
| Dec | 3.73in. |
The driest month in Boston is July with 3.06 inches of precipitation, and with 3.98 inches November is the wettest month.
Monthly Sunshine Hours
| Month | Sunshine Hours |
|---|---|
| Jan | 53% |
| Feb | 56% |
| Mar | 57% |
| Apr | 56% |
| May | 58% |
| Jun | 63% |
| Jul | 65% |
| Aug | 65% |
| Sept | 63% |
| Oct | 60% |
| Nov | 50% |
| Dec | 52% |
Sunshine hours refers to the amount sunshine there is during the hours of daylight. A higher percentage means there is more sunshine through the day and a lower percentage will indicate that it is probably cloudier. Sunshine hours are important when you are planning your vacation.
Climate Graphs
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