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Massachusetts Weather: 80% Rain Chance Nov. 6–7 in Boston
Boston, MA – Boston residents can expect several mild November afternoons before rain and possible thunderstorms arrive Friday, November 6. Temperatures will climb into the mid 70s Wednesday before ra
By Miles Carter · 2026-11-03T09:32:32.082Z
Boston, MA – Boston residents can expect several mild November afternoons before rain and possible thunderstorms arrive Friday, November 6. Temperatures will climb into the mid 70s Wednesday before rain chances increase late Thursday and reach 80% Friday night, bringing a wetter start to the weekend.
According to the National Weather Service in Norton, Massachusetts, Boston will reach a high near 72 degrees Tuesday, November 3, followed by sunny skies and a high near 75 Wednesday. Thursday remains mild, with temperatures near 73 degrees before the weather pattern begins changing overnight.
Rain Chances Increase Thursday Night The first chance of rain arrives after 1 a.m. Thursday night, November 5, when forecasters expect a 40% precipitation chance.
Temperatures will remain relatively mild overnight, falling to around 61 degrees.
By Friday, November 6, rain becomes likely across Boston, with thunderstorms also possible after 1 p.m.
The National Weather Service forecasts a 70% chance of precipitation Friday, with mostly cloudy skies and a high near 70 degrees.
Rain chances increase to 80% Friday night, when periods of rainfall are expected and temperatures fall to around 56 degrees.
Residents traveling Friday evening should prepare for wet roads and potentially reduced visibility during periods of heavier rain.
Rain Continues Into Saturday Before Cooler Air Arrives Saturday, November 7, brings another 70% chance of rain, mainly before 1 p.m.
Temperatures will reach approximately 65 degrees under mostly cloudy skies.
Saturday night brings a 40% chance of rain, with temperatures dropping to around 50 degrees.
By Sunday, November 8, conditions improve with mostly sunny skies and a high near 61 degrees.
Sunday night will be cooler, with temperatures falling to around 45 degrees.
Monday, November 9, brings another 30% chance of rain, with partly sunny skies and a high near 60 degrees.
The shift from Wednesday's forecast high of 75 degrees to Monday's 60 degrees represents a 15 degree decline in daytime temperatures.
Full Boston Weather Outlook: November 3–9, 2026 Tuesday, November 3 — Election Day: Partly sunny with a high near 72°F. Southwest winds around 5 mph. Tuesday night will be mostly cloudy, gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low near 54°F. Wednesday, November 4: Sunny with a high near 75°F. Southwest winds 6–10 mph. Wednesday night will be partly cloudy, with a low near 57°F. Thursday, November 5: Partly sunny with a high near 73°F. Southwest winds 6–11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Thursday night brings a 40% chance of rain after 1 a.m., with a low near 61°F. Friday, November 6: Rain likely, with thunderstorms possible after 1 p.m. Mostly cloudy with a high near 70°F and a 70% precipitation chance. Friday night brings rain, with an 80% precipitation chance and a low near 56°F. Saturday, November 7: Rain likely, mainly before 1 p.m. Mostly cloudy with a high near 65°F and a 70% precipitation chance. Saturday night brings a 40% chance of rain, with a low near 50°F. Sunday, November 8: Mostly sunny with a high near 61°F. Sunday night will be mostly cloudy, with a low near 45°F. Monday, November 9: Partly sunny with a 30% chance of rain and a high near 60°F.