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How unusual is the weather? Graded against ~45 years of local climate history.

Weather in South Boston, Massachusetts, United States in August

In an average August, South Boston sees a daily high around 81°F and a low around 62°F, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.

Average high81°F
Typical high range73°F to 89°F
Average low62°F
Typical low range55°F to 68°F
Average daily precipitation0.10 in

August records

The most extreme August on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total August accumulation.

High

Highest 100°F 2002-08-14
Lowest 61°F 1988-08-24

Low

Highest 76°F 2006-08-02
Lowest 43°F 1982-08-29

Feels-like

Highest 128°F 2016-08-11
Lowest 39°F 1982-08-29

Humidity

Highest 22.8 g/m³ 2006-08-02
Lowest 6.3 g/m³ 1982-08-29

Wind

Highest 20 mph 1991-08-19
Lowest 3 mph 2022-08-11

Precip

Wettest 8.29 in 2011
Driest 1.42 in 2007

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