Massachusetts – Sunglasses win today, but umbrellas could become the better choice by Tuesday afternoon as Boston enters a cooler, wetter stretch.
According to the National Weather Service, Boston reaches 78 degrees today under sunny skies. Northwest winds near 6 mph turn easterly this afternoon.
The bigger change develops after Sunday. Temperatures rise to 84 degrees Sunday as clouds increase and southwest winds reach 6 to 11 mph.
Monday brings a noticeable reset. Boston reaches only 77 under mostly sunny skies, seven degrees cooler than Sunday.
By Tuesday, temperatures fall another three degrees to 74. That makes Tuesday’s high 10 degrees below Sunday’s peak.
Meteorologists are also tracking the return of rain. A 40% chance of showers begins after 1 p.m. Tuesday.
Drivers on I-90, I-93 and Route 1 should keep that timing in mind. Any showers could create wet pavement during the afternoon and evening travel period.
The rain signal strengthens Tuesday evening, when the chance reaches 50%. Wednesday carries the week’s highest rain probability at 60%.
Showers become likely mainly after 2 p.m. Wednesday, with Boston holding near 74 degrees. South winds run 7 to 9 mph.
There is no snow, ice or near-freezing air in the supplied outlook. Temperatures remain far above freezing, eliminating a flash-freeze concern.
The provided Boston data also shows showers rather than thunderstorms. It offers no specific tornado signal for the city through Wednesday.
Keep an umbrella handy beginning Tuesday afternoon. Commuters should also allow extra braking distance if pavement turns wet.
Rain chances continue Thursday at 40% before drier conditions return Friday. Travelers should watch for updated advisories if rain timing or intensity changes.
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Five-Day Weather Outlook for Boston, Massachusetts
- Today: Sunny, high 78°F. Increasing clouds later, low 62°F.
- Sunday: Increasing clouds, high 84°F. Mostly cloudy later, low 67°F.
- Monday: Mostly sunny, high 77°F. Partly cloudy later, low 63°F.
- Tuesday: Partly sunny, high 74°F. 40% shower chance after 1 p.m.; 50% later, low 64°F.
- Wednesday: Showers likely mainly after 2 p.m., 60% chance. Mostly cloudy, high 74°F.
