May, June and November are the wettest months bringing an average of 4. October on average is the wettest month with 4. Now that is COLD! The most precipitation on average. Fahrenheit: Celsius:. The snowfall registers between 5" mm to 15" mm in many places and provides grounds for snow activities in early spring. The icy Nashoba Valley attracts snow lovers incessantly. Maple sugaring season begins in March, which also sees an uptick in fishing and kayaking activities. The roads and trails form a combination of white, black, brown, and occasionally green colors.
The mixing of severely cold air from the Arctic, the warm and humid air from the Gulf of Mexico, and the cold air from the North Atlantic shores bring unpredictable weather and frequent storms. March asks for layered clothing in Massachusetts to withstand the chilly conditions. April is wet in Massachusetts as the advance of the spring seasons brings warm days and cold nights. Early tourists receive significant discounts on a visit to Cape Cod and the offshore islands but have to bear damp and cold days.
The snowfall is light up to 4" Rain replaces snow and ice in the early spring season as sunny days alternate with cloudy and dark ones. The ground assumes a green texture with the blossoming of flowers and vanishing snow cover. Be careful while driving on the slushy roads, with the frequent thawing and freezing cycles in April in Massachusetts. May is warm and beautiful in Massachusetts , with the spring season at its peak.
The missing sun is back in the skies, and the long hours of daylight spread joy over the landscape. The peak of the spring season brings back the migratory birds with the promise of abundant freshwater in ponds, lakes, and rivers. Blossoming flowers and a green landscape create a lovely atmosphere full of energy and activity.
May registers 3" Biking, hiking, kayaking, and fishing gather steam in the hours of bright sunshine in May.
Keep in mind the unpredictable nature of rain in New England while outdoors. May is an excellent time to beat the summer crowds in Massachusetts. June begins the delectable summer season in Massachusetts with warm conditions amid bright sunshine. Sunny days draw crowds in the state parks and zoos, as families enjoy summer vacations in the fair weather. The mild ocean water temperatures offer plenty from swimming to surfing and snorkeling, or just lying lazily on the beach under the fabulous sun.
The western mountains are a shade cooler than the coastal areas and provide exciting opportunities for hiking and camping. The Mohawk Trail along the northern Berkshires is one of the best in the country for scenic views via automobile during the long days of June. The increase in humidity is more along the coast than the highlands.
An odd tornado or a tropical storm hits the state occasionally. Light summer clothing is generally sufficient during June days in Massachusetts, but check the weather forecast to avoid surprises. The clocks are set faster by an hour from early spring to late fall to take advantage of the increased sunshine that records hours in July.
The long days see the time of sunset extend to 9 pm. Always keep the thought of rain in mind while going out in Massachusetts. The considerable variation in temperatures in the year mandates an air conditioner during the summer when the nights are uncomfortable due to high humidity.
Massachusetts registers high tourist numbers at the peak of the summer in July. August is warm to hot in the summer of Massachusetts with many sunny days. The cold season lasts for 3. The figure below shows you a compact characterization of the entire year of hourly average temperatures.
The horizontal axis is the day of the year, the vertical axis is the hour of the day, and the color is the average temperature for that hour and day. Utamysh, Russia 5, miles away and Gero, Japan 6, miles are the far-away foreign places with temperatures most similar to Boston view comparison.
In Boston, the average percentage of the sky covered by clouds experiences mild seasonal variation over the course of the year. The clearer part of the year in Boston begins around June 26 and lasts for 4. The cloudier part of the year begins around November 6 and lasts for 7.
Boston does not experience significant seasonal variation in the frequency of wet days i. Among wet days, we distinguish between those that experience rain alone , snow alone , or a mixture of the two. The month with the most days of rain alone in Boston is June , with an average of 9. To show variation within the months and not just the monthly totals, we show the rainfall accumulated over a sliding day period centered around each day of the year.
Boston experiences some seasonal variation in monthly rainfall. Rain falls throughout the year in Boston. The month with the most rain in Boston is October , with an average rainfall of 3. The month with the least rain in Boston is January , with an average rainfall of 2. As with rainfall, we consider the snowfall accumulated over a sliding day period centered around each day of the year.
Boston experiences significant seasonal variation in monthly snowfall. The snowy period of the year lasts for 5. The month with the most snow in Boston is January , with an average snowfall of 8. The snowless period of the year lasts for 7. The least snow falls around August 4 , with an average total accumulation of 0. The length of the day in Boston varies significantly over the course of the year. In , the shortest day is December 21 , with 9 hours, 5 minutes of daylight; the longest day is June 20 , with 15 hours, 17 minutes of daylight.
The earliest sunrise is at AM on June 15 , and the latest sunrise is 2 hours, 17 minutes later at AM on November 6.
The earliest sunset is at PM on December 8 , and the latest sunset is 4 hours, 14 minutes later at PM on June Daylight saving time DST is observed in Boston during , starting in the spring on March 14 , lasting 7.
The figure below presents a compact representation of key lunar data for The horizontal axis is the day, the vertical axis is the hour of the day, and the colored areas indicate when the moon is above the horizon. The vertical gray bars new Moons and blue bars full Moons indicate key Moon phases.
We base the humidity comfort level on the dew point, as it determines whether perspiration will evaporate from the skin, thereby cooling the body. Lower dew points feel drier and higher dew points feel more humid.
Unlike temperature, which typically varies significantly between night and day, dew point tends to change more slowly, so while the temperature may drop at night, a muggy day is typically followed by a muggy night. The muggier period of the year lasts for 3.
The month with the most muggy days in Boston is July , with The least muggy day of the year is February 23 , when muggy conditions are essentially unheard of. July High Low Annual Rainfall US Avg: Annual Snowfall US Avg: 25".
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