Boston, Massachusetts – Residents across Massachusetts can expect several more days of comfortable June weather before the next chance of showers and thunderstorms arrives later this week.
According to the National Weather Service in Boston, near-seasonable temperatures and generally dry conditions will persist through Wednesday across much of southern New England. Sunshine and mild humidity levels will dominate the forecast, providing favorable conditions for outdoor activities, travel and recreation.
Tuesday is expected to be mostly sunny with afternoon highs ranging from 77 to 81 degrees across eastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Similar temperatures are forecast Wednesday, although a few isolated spot showers could develop during the afternoon in some locations.
The weather pattern begins to change Thursday as a developing system brings increasing moisture and instability into the region. Forecasters indicate afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms are possible Thursday, accompanied by breezy conditions and highs between 78 and 83 degrees.
The greatest impacts currently appear limited to brief heavy downpours, lightning and localized travel delays where thunderstorms develop. While widespread severe weather is not anticipated at this time, residents planning outdoor events Thursday should monitor forecast updates.
Communities from Boston and Worcester to Providence, Cape Cod and southeastern Massachusetts are expected to remain largely dry until late Thursday.
By Friday, conditions improve once again with mostly sunny skies returning and temperatures climbing into the 80 to 84 degree range.
Five-Day Forecast for Boston, Massachusetts
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny. High 77-81°F. Low 52-62°F.
- Wednesday: A few spot showers possible. High 77-81°F. Low 54-63°F.
- Thursday: Breezy with afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms possible. High 78-83°F. Low 58-67°F.
- Friday: Mostly sunny. High 80-84°F.
- Saturday: No forecast data visible in the provided graphic.
