NWS, American, European side by side around Boston and nearby towns.Live rain radar →
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consensus of the three models
7-day forecast
where the models agree, and where they split
Boston, MA is at its warmest in Jul (average highs near 84°F) and coldest in Feb (lows around 25°F), with roughly 51 in of precipitation across the year. Below, compare what NWS, American, European forecast for Boston right now, and see exactly where they disagree.
Boston climate by month
average daytime high and overnight low across a typical year
Jan
40°
27°
Feb
42°
25°
Mar
47°
32°
Apr
57°
40°
May
68°
49°
Jun
77°
59°
Jul
84°
68°
Aug
79°
63°
Sep
73°
58°
Oct
64°
48°
Nov
51°
36°
Dec
43°
30°
Common questions
What's the weather in Boston today?
On this page we show what NWS, American, European each forecast for Boston today, side by side and updated live. When all three agree the forecast is reliable; when they split, we flag it so you know the day is genuinely less certain.
Will it rain in Boston today or tomorrow?
Check the hourly strip and 7-day forecast above. We compare rain from NWS, American, European for Boston and flag the days where the models disagree on whether showers actually arrive, which is exactly when a single app can catch you out.
Which forecast is most accurate for Boston?
No single model is always right. NWS, American, European each run their own physics, so we line all three up: when they agree the Boston forecast is reliable, and when they split you should expect surprises. See our tested US accuracy scoreboard for how the models compare.
What is the warmest month in Boston?
Jul is typically the warmest month in Boston, with average highs around 84°F.
How cold does Boston get?
The coldest month in Boston is Feb, when overnight lows average about 25°F.
How much rain does Boston get?
Boston sees roughly 51 in of precipitation a year, with Jan usually the wettest month.
The forecasts Americans check
The two biggest apps keep their model a secret, so we can't show their numbers, only link you to them. The National Weather Service is public, so its data sits right in the comparison above.