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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 May

In an average May, South Boston sees a daily high around 65°F and a low around 45°F, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.

Average high65°F
Typical high range54°F to 75°F
Average low45°F
Typical low range38°F to 53°F
Average daily precipitation0.10 in

May records

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

High

Highest 89°F 2016-05-28
Lowest 43°F 2007-05-18

Low

Highest 66°F 2017-05-18
Lowest 30°F 1992-05-06

Feels-like

Highest 107°F 2016-05-28
Lowest 23°F 1992-05-06

Humidity

Highest 17.6 g/m³ 1991-05-25
Lowest 3.7 g/m³ 1995-05-07

Wind

Highest 16 mph 2002-05-03
Lowest 3 mph 1982-05-16

Precip

Wettest 11.18 in 2006
Driest 1.28 in 1993

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