Local weather forecast

Weather in Boston, MA

Updated 2026-09-26 07:45 local time · ZIP codes 02108, 02109, 02110, 02111 + more

Light drizzle
Now58°F

Light drizzle

High / Low59° / 55°
Rain chance90%
Wind20 mph
Weather alerts

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Storm Warning issued September 26 at 1:58AM EDT until September 26 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and waves 2 to 4 feet. * WHERE...In Massachusetts coastal waters, Boston Harbor. In Rhode Island coastal waters, Narragansett Bay. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous waves will capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

Safety instructions

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions.

Hourly

Next hours

NowLight drizzle58°41% rain
9 AMLight drizzle58°46% rain
10 AMLight drizzle57°47% rain
11 AMLight drizzle57°56% rain
12 PMModerate rain56°84% rain
1 PMLight drizzle56°72% rain
2 PMModerate rain55°88% rain
3 PMLight rain55°79% rain
4 PMModerate rain55°85% rain
5 PMModerate rain55°87% rain
6 PMModerate rain55°87% rain
7 PMLight rain56°85% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-09-26
Overcast
59° 55°Overcast
Rain 90%Gust 27 mph
Tomorrow2026-09-27
Light rain shower
60° 57°Light rain shower
Rain 94%Gust 27 mph
Monday2026-09-28
Light rain shower
60° 57°Light rain shower
Rain 94%Gust 22 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like48°F
Humidity79%
Pressure29.96 inHg
Visibility1 mi
Wind20 mph NE
Wind gusts40 mph
Precipitation0.01 in
UV index0
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise06:36 AM
Sunset06:35 PM
Moonrise06:22 PM
Moon phaseFull Moon
Next 24 hours

Key weather changes ahead

Warmest hour9 AM · 58°F
Coolest hour4 PM · 55°F
Highest rain chance2 PM · 88%
Strongest gusts6 AM · 45 mph
Recent change

Today vs yesterday in Boston

Forecast high59°F -7°
Forecast low55°F +2°
Rain chance90% -10 pts
YesterdayOvercast
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Take an umbrella

Rain chance reaches about 88% over the next 12 hours.

A jacket or sweater is a good idea

It feels like 48°F with winds near 20 mph.

Best window: 8 AM

58°F, 33% rain chance and 21 mph wind.

Use extra caution while driving

Visibility is around 1 mi; gusts may reach 42 mph.

Running conditions are less comfortable

Current temperature is 58°F, wind 20 mph, rain chance up to 88%.

Low UV protection needs

UV index is 0.

Local weather characteristics in Boston

Massachusetts has four seasons with humid summers and cold winters. Coastal areas can be moderated by the Atlantic but are also exposed to nor'easters and strong coastal winds.

Boston is part of the Northeast weather region. The forecast point is near 42.36°N latitude and 71.06°W longitude. Local temperature, wind and precipitation can still differ from nearby places, especially where terrain, coastlines or urban development create small-scale weather changes.

Boston weather today

Light drizzle and 58°F in Boston, MA. Today's high is 59°F with a 90% rain chance. Winds are around 20 mph with gusts near 40 mph. Relative humidity is 79%, pressure is 29.96 inHg, and visibility is about 1 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Boston

Sunrise is at 06:36 AM and sunset is at 06:35 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Light rain shower with a high near 60°F and a low near 57°F. The maximum rain chance is 94%.

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