Boston weather live
On this page you can follow the weather in Boston in real time: current temperature and feels-like, wind and gusts, humidity, pressure, cloud cover, dew point and chance of rain, refreshed every few minutes. The hourly and seven-day forecasts help with everything from the commute to a walk along the harbour. Boston sits on the Atlantic coast of the northeastern United States, and its position between land and ocean gives it a climate of strong seasonal contrasts.
Boston's climate
Boston has a humid continental climate with four distinct seasons and a strong maritime influence. Summers are warm to hot and humid, with temperatures often climbing into the 30s and occasional afternoon thunderstorms, while winters are cold and snowy, with hard freezes and periodic powerful nor'easters — coastal storms that can bring heavy snow, strong winds and coastal flooding. The Atlantic moderates temperatures near the coast, keeping the shoreline slightly milder in winter and cooler in summer than inland areas, and sea breezes can sharply drop temperatures on warm days. Precipitation is fairly evenly distributed through the year, falling as rain in the warmer months and snow in winter, with some of the heaviest snowfalls in the country during major storms. Spring and autumn are changeable and often crisp and pleasant, with autumn in particular known for clear, cool days. Rapid swings in temperature accompany passing weather systems.
Air quality and UV in Boston
The page also shows air quality (US AQI, PM2.5, PM10, ozone, NO₂) and the UV index. On hot, stagnant summer days ozone can build up, while in winter calm conditions may raise particulate and NO₂ levels; sea breezes, wind and rain improve dispersion. On sunny summer days the UV index can be high; together with sunrise, sunset and day length, this helps with planning time outdoors.
FAQ
What is the weather like in Boston right now?
The live panel above shows the current temperature, wind, humidity and rainfall in Boston, refreshed every few minutes.
Will it rain today in Boston?
The hourly forecast shows the chance of rain for each hour, and the 7-day view shows the outlook for the coming days.
What is Boston's climate like?
Boston has a humid continental climate with four seasons: warm, humid summers with thunderstorms and cold, snowy winters with nor'easters, moderated by the Atlantic.