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Updated: Sat May 16th 2026 4:15 AM EDT

Clear

51^°F 11^°C

Feels Like 50^°F / 10^°C

Boston, MA weather condition is Clear and 51°F.

Today's Weather in Boston,MA

The current weather in Boston MA as of 4:15 AM EDT on Sat May 16th 2026, has a sky condition of Clear with the visibility of 9 mile(s). It is 51 degrees fahrenheit but feels like 50 degrees with a forecasted high of 81 and low of 45. The barometric pressure is 30.01 - measured by inches of mercury - and is falling since its last observation. The humidity is 86 percent that's falling since the last report, with a dew point of 42 degrees fahrenheit which is falling. Wind direction is from the West-Southwest at 4.3 miles per hour, gusting at 8.6 miles per hour. Sunrise is at 5:22 AM and Sunset is at 8:00 PM. The moon phase is a New Moon moon rising at 4:42 AM with 1% illumination. Thank you for listening to the weather report from LocalConditions.com!

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Barometer 30.01 inHg. falling
Humidity 86% falling
Heat Index 46°F
Wind from WSW. 4.3 mph
Wind Gust 8.6 miles per hour
Wind Chill 43°F
UV Index 0

Dew Point 42°F falling
Visibility 9 mi.
Sunrise 5:22 AM
Sunset 8:00 PM
Moonrise 4:42 AM
Moonset 8:25 PM
Moon Phase New Moon Moon 1%

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Scattered Showers

Scattered Showers with a high of 82°F and a low of 59°F. Probable rainfall forecasted, having an 83% chance with an estimated 0.01in. Winds will be moderate, blowing around 12mph. Humidity levels are comfortable, sitting around 54%.

Temperature	Humidity	Rainfall	Snow	Wind
Hi 82° \| Lo 59°	54%	83% \| est. 0.01in	0%	11.6 mph

Sunny

Sunny with a high of 73°F and a low of 56°F. Winds will be moderate, blowing around 11mph. Humidity levels are comfortable, sitting around 56%.

Temperature	Humidity	Rainfall	Snow	Wind
Hi 73° \| Lo 56°	56%	0%	0%	10.7 mph

Sunny

Sunny with a high of 93°F and a low of 58°F. Winds will be moderate, blowing around 14mph. Humidity levels are comfortable, sitting around 60%.

Temperature	Humidity	Rainfall	Snow	Wind
Hi 93° \| Lo 58°	60%	0%	0%	13.4 mph

Scattered Showers

Scattered Showers with a high of 92°F and a low of 68°F. Probable rainfall forecasted, having an 88% chance with an estimated 0.07in. Winds will be moderate, blowing around 13mph. The humidity will be on the higher side, reaching around 61%.

Temperature	Humidity	Rainfall	Snow	Wind
Hi 92° \| Lo 68°	61%	88% \| est. 0.07in	0%	13 mph

Cloudy

Cloudy with a high of 69°F and a low of 55°F. Winds will be moderate, blowing around 13mph. Humidity levels are comfortable, sitting around 54%.

Temperature	Humidity	Rainfall	Snow	Wind
Hi 69° \| Lo 55°	54%	0% \| est. 0in	0%	12.3 mph

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Hourly Temperature

The current temperature today is 51^°F. The morning temperature of 46°^F is lowest at 2am with the daytime high of 79°^F at 4pm and a low around 61°^F at 11pm is expected.

Hourly Barometric Pressure

The highest pressure today is 30.06^inHg at 7am and lowest being 29.91^inHg at 5pm.

Hourly Wind Speeds

The fastest wind is reported to be 13^mph at 8pm, while the slowest is 3.8^mph around 12am; expect wind gusts peaking 21.1^mph at 8pm.

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Current National Weather

Severe Thunderstorms across Iowa; Heat and Cool Trends - 05-15 to 05-17

Updated Fri May 15th 2026, 6:12am PDT

This weekend, we're in for some varied weather. Iowa is on alert for severe thunderstorms today, possibly extending down towards the Oklahoma and Texas Panhandles tonight. The northern Plains should prepare for strong storms Saturday night into Sunday morning. Meanwhile, the central Plains will experience a heat wave, while cooler, unsettled weather moves into the Pacific Northwest and northern Rockies.

Thunderstorm Alerts and Heat in the Plains

Today, a stationary front across the middle of the country could lead to strong and severe thunderstorms, especially in Iowa this afternoon and evening. Thunderstorms may also develop in the central Plains, stretching to the Oklahoma and Texas Panhandles. With temperatures reaching the 90s to 100s, these storms have plenty of energy and could break temperature records in some areas.

Cool Rains in New England

The day starts cool and damp in New England with rain that will taper off as it moves offshore. High pressure will bring cooler and clear weather for the rest of today, but prepare for warmer conditions on Saturday as temperatures rise into the 80s along the East Coast. New England will also warm up into the 70s and 80s before showers and thunderstorms arrive late on Saturday, easing by Sunday morning.

Cool, Unsettled Weather in the Northwest

The Pacific Northwest and northern Rockies will see cooler, unsettled weather this weekend as a new cold front arrives. Rain will cover more inland areas, with snow or mixed precipitation possible at higher elevations by Sunday. Additionally, winds will pick up as a developing low pressure system brings strong thunderstorms to the northern Plains Saturday night into Sunday, reaching the upper Midwest by early Sunday.

This weather report is relevant for ZIP codes from 02108 through 02297, accurately covering all areas within Boston, MA.