Boston Historic Weather Records

Analyse hottest, coldest, windiest & wettest days

Boston Weather Trend Graph


Temperature (°C)
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Months
Max Temp.
Historic Max Temp.
Min Temp.
Historic Min Temp.

Yearly Summary 2026


40°C
Highest Temp
2 Jul. 26

-18°C
Lowest Temp
31 Jan. 26


Seasonal Breakdown

Hottest MonthAugust32.57°C

Coldest MonthFebruary-7.41°C

Wettest MonthMarch9.4mm

Windiest MonthMarch21.07km/h

Frequently Asked Questions


1. What is the hottest month in Boston historically?

July is historically Boston's hottest month, with average maximum temperatures around 28°C. During peak heatwave events, the highest recorded temperatures have reached 40°C on 2026-07-02.

2. What is the coldest month in Boston historically?

January is Boston's coldest month, with average minimum temperatures around -5°C. The all-time record low of -25°C was recorded on 2016-02-14.

3. What is the average annual rainfall in Boston over the past 17 years?

Boston's average annual rainfall is approximately 1257.4mm, based on records spanning 17 years.

4. How many rainy days does Boston experience on average per year?

Boston historically records approximately 170.8 rainy days per year. December has the highest number of rain days at an average of 14.5 days.

5. What is the all-time highest temperature ever recorded in Boston?

The all-time highest temperature recorded in Boston is 40°C on 2026-07-02.

6. What is the all-time lowest temperature ever recorded in Boston?

The all-time lowest temperature recorded in Boston is -25°C on 2016-02-14.

7. What is the windiest time of year in Boston historically?

Boston experiences its strongest winds during January. The historic gust record of 54.4 kph was recorded on 2012-10-29.

8. What is the highest and lowest humidity in Boston during a year?

Usually, Boston's humidity peaks in February at around 76.6% and drops to its lowest in April at approximately 68.8%.