The Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA Metro Area is known for its humid continental and oceanic climate. Summers in this region are hot and humid, with the average temperature during July and August ranging from the mid to high 80s Fahrenheit. Winters are cold but not extreme, with January temperatures typically reaching between 25 and 35 degrees Fahrenheit. Spring and fall are mild, with temperatures averaging between 50 and 70 degrees F depending on the season. Precipitation is distributed evenly throughout the year, though the area generally sees more precipitation in spring than other seasons. Snowfall also varies in amount each year, though it generally occurs from late November to early April.
Boston-Cambridge-Newton Metro Area, Massachusetts gets 49 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Boston-Cambridge-Newton Metro Area averages 49 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 205 sunny days per year in Boston-Cambridge-Newton Metro Area. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Boston-Cambridge-Newton Metro Area gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 126 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.
Weather Highlights
Summer High: the July high is around 82 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 17
Rain: averages 49 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 49 inches of snow a year