Weather forecast for today
Boston, MA

Weather forecast for today

Saturday, May 3.

Heavy Thunderstorms / Wind
5:34 am

7:47 pm
EDT
Heavy Thunderstorms / Wind
86°F / 57°F
  • Wind: 20mph SSW
  • Humidity: 52%
  • Precip. probability: 98%
  • Precipitation: 0.87"
  • UV index: 6
On Saturday, May 3, frequent thunderstorms and gusty winds will make for an unsettled day.
Increased precipitation is forecasted for today. Dramatic temperature shifts from a high of a tropical 86°F to a low of a mild 57.2°F are predicted.
The maximum heat index, which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is computed to be a hot 87.8°F. Take into consideration that the heat index values are calculated for shade and light wind conditions.
Today, the hotter weather will bring a peak temperature more in tune with June's 74.3°F.
Sunrise was at 5:34 am and sunset will be at 7:47 pm; the daylight will last for 14h and 13min.

Current condition

Partly Cloudy / Wind
2:58 pm EDT
Partly Cloudy / Wind
  • 84°F
  • Feels like: 84°F
  • Wind: 20mph S
  • Humidity: 44%
  • Dewpoint: 59°F
  • Pressure: 29.8"Hg
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 5
In Boston, at the moment, winds are picking up, with partly cloudy conditions overhead.
The temperature is a warm 84.2°F. The current temperature is nearly at the maximum of today's 86°F.

Weather radar - Boston, MA

Doppler radar displays precipitation for the past 2h and forecasts the next 30min

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature now?
The current temperature (2:49 pm EDT) is 84.2°F.
What is the weather forecast for Boston for today?
On Saturday, stormy skies will bring frequent thunderstorms and blustery winds.
Will it rain today?
Yes, it will rain today. High precipitation of 0.87" is expected.
What will be the maximum temperature today?
Today, the highest temperature will be 86°F, while the lowest temperature will be 57.2°F. The maximum heat index, which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is assessed at 87.8°F.
Today, the highest temperature will be noticeably higher than the average maximum of 66.4°F in May. The lowest temperature will be a few degrees higher than the average low of 50°F.
When is the sunrise / sunset today?
On Saturday, in Boston, sunrise was at 5:34 am and sunset will be at 7:47 pm (EDT).
How long is the day today?
Today, the daylight will last for 14h and 13min.

Hourly weather forecast

3 pm
  • 82°F
  • Feels like:
    84°F
Partly Cloudy / Wind
Partly Cloudy / Wind
  • Wind: 20mph SSW
  • Pressure: 29.77"Hg
  • Humidity: 45%
  • Precip. probability: 5%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
4 pm
  • 81°F
  • Feels like:
    82°F
Partly Cloudy / Wind
Partly Cloudy / Wind
  • Wind: 20mph SSW
  • Pressure: 29.77"Hg
  • Humidity: 48%
  • Precip. probability: 13%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
5 pm
  • 77°F
  • Feels like:
    77°F
Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms
  • Wind: 19mph SSW
  • Pressure: 29.77"Hg
  • Humidity: 54%
  • Precip. probability: 75%
  • Precipitation: 0.04"
  • Visibility: 10mi
6 pm
  • 72°F
  • Feels like:
    72°F
Heavy Thunderstorms
Heavy Thunderstorms
  • Wind: 14mph SSW
  • Pressure: 29.8"Hg
  • Humidity: 65%
  • Precip. probability: 96%
  • Precipitation: 0.39"
  • Visibility: 6mi
7 pm
  • 68°F
  • Feels like:
    68°F
Showers
Showers
  • Wind: 11mph SW
  • Pressure: 29.83"Hg
  • Humidity: 76%
  • Precip. probability: 57%
  • Precipitation: 0.04"
  • Visibility: 7mi
Sunset: 7:47 pm
8 pm
  • 66°F
  • Feels like:
    66°F
Rain
Rain
  • Wind: 9mph WSW
  • Pressure: 29.85"Hg
  • Humidity: 78%
  • Precip. probability: 85%
  • Precipitation: 0.24"
  • Visibility: 5mi
9 pm
  • 64°F
  • Feels like:
    64°F
Rain
Rain
  • Wind: 6mph SW
  • Pressure: 29.88"Hg
  • Humidity: 87%
  • Precip. probability: 99%
  • Precipitation: 0.28"
  • Visibility: 2mi
10 pm
  • 64°F
  • Feels like:
    64°F
Showers
Showers
  • Wind: 7mph SW
  • Pressure: 29.88"Hg
  • Humidity: 87%
  • Precip. probability: 46%
  • Precipitation: 0.04"
  • Visibility: 2mi
11 pm
  • 63°F
  • Feels like:
    63°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Wind: 7mph WSW
  • Pressure: 29.91"Hg
  • Humidity: 87%
  • Precip. probability: 23%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 4mi
12 am
  • 63°F
  • Feels like:
    63°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Wind: 6mph SW
  • Pressure: 29.91"Hg
  • Humidity: 89%
  • Precip. probability: 23%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 3mi
1 am
  • 61°F
  • Feels like:
    61°F
Showers
Showers
  • Wind: 6mph SSW
  • Pressure: 29.91"Hg
  • Humidity: 92%
  • Precip. probability: 58%
  • Precipitation: 0.04"
  • Visibility: 2mi
For the rest of the day, a combination of damp, gloomy and thunderstorm-prone weather is expected.
Rainfall is expected from 5 pm to 10 pm. With increased precipitation of 0.39", most rainfall is expected at 6 pm.
The temperature will be between a maximum of 82.4°F and a minimum of 62.6°F. The warmest part of the day is anticipated around 3 pm.
Today, the high temperature is expected to be more in line with June than to May's average of 66.4°F. The lowest temperature is also more in line with June's average minimum of 57.6°F than the usual minimum of 50°F in May.
Updated: May 3, 2025 @ 18:58:29 UTC
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Boston, Massachusetts, USA

  • en: Boston, Massachusetts, USA
  • es: Boston, Massachusetts, EE.UU.
  • hr: Boston, Masačusets, SAD
  • sr: Boston, Masačusets, SAD
  • zh: 波士顿, 马萨诸塞, 美国
  • Latitude: 42.360083°
  • Longitude: -71.058880°
  • Elevation: 33 ft
  • Current time: 3:39pm EDT
  • Sunrise: 5:34 am EDT
  • Sunset: 7:47 pm EDT
  • Timezone: America/New_York
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