Weather on August 2
Boston, MA
55 Years of Data
About This Date
August 2nd in Boston, MA typically brings warm summer weather, with average highs around 84°F and lows near 67°F. Over 55 years of records, the warmest August 2nd was in 1975 (92°F average), while the coldest was 1985 (64°F) — a 28°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 31% of August 2nd dates historically, with the wettest August 2nd recording 2.44" of rain. Temperatures on this date have remained relatively stable over the past several decades.
Temperatures on this date have remained relatively stable over the past several decades.
Planning for August 2nd in Boston, MA? Stay hydrated and seek shade during peak afternoon hours. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.
| Year | High | Low | Avg | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 71° | 60° | 66° | — | — |
| 2024 | 88° | 72° | 80° | 2.11" | — |
| 2023 | 72° | 60° | 66° | — | — |
| 2022 | 94° | 69° | 81° | — | — |
| 2021 | 83° | 66° | 74° | — | — |
| 2020 | 87° | 70° | 78° | 0.18" | — |
| 2019 | 82° | 68° | 75° | — | — |
| 2018 | 95° | 76° | 85° | — | — |
| 2017 | 81° | 68° | 74° | 2.44" | — |
| 2016 | 74° | 65° | 69° | 0.1" | — |
| 2015 | 88° | 68° | 78° | — | — |
| 2014 | 72° | 62° | 67° | 0.08" | — |
| 2013 | 85° | 66° | 75° | 0.33" | — |
| 2012 | 86° | 68° | 77° | — | — |
| 2011 | 92° | 66° | 79° | 1.52" | — |
| 2010 | 80° | 65° | 72° | — | — |
| 2009 | 78° | 66° | 72° | — | — |
| 2008 | 75° | 66° | 71° | 1.4" | — |
| 2007 | 94° | 70° | 82° | — | — |
| 2006 | 98° | 78° | 88° | — | — |
| 2005 | 89° | 68° | 79° | 0.03" | — |
| 2004 | 81° | 68° | 74° | — | — |
| 2003 | 70° | 60° | 65° | 0.13" | — |
| 2002 | 86° | 69° | 78° | 0.28" | — |
| 2001 | 92° | 68° | 80° | — | — |
| 2000 | 73° | 64° | 69° | — | — |
| 1999 | 83° | 70° | 76° | — | — |
| 1998 | 82° | 62° | 72° | — | — |
| 1997 | 90° | 75° | 82° | — | — |
| 1996 | 72° | 61° | 66° | — | — |
| 1995 | 88° | 69° | 78° | — | — |
| 1994 | 88° | 75° | 81° | — | — |
| 1993 | 89° | 67° | 78° | — | — |
| 1992 | 85° | 60° | 72° | — | — |
| 1991 | 91° | 74° | 82° | — | — |
| 1990 | 87° | 64° | 76° | — | — |
| 1989 | 79° | 61° | 70° | 0.79" | — |
| 1988 | 88° | 72° | 80° | — | — |
| 1987 | 80° | 61° | 70° | 0.3" | — |
| 1986 | 84° | 65° | 74° | — | — |
| 1985coldest | 70° | 58° | 64° | — | — |
| 1984 | 84° | 69° | 77° | — | — |
| 1983 | 88° | 72° | 80° | 0.05" | — |
| 1982 | 81° | 65° | 73° | — | — |
| 1981 | 89° | 68° | 79° | — | — |
| 1980 | 88° | 69° | 78° | — | — |
| 1979 | 91° | 75° | 83° | — | — |
| 1978 | 68° | 62° | 65° | 1.65" | — |
| 1977 | 88° | 65° | 76° | 0.05" | — |
| 1976 | 76° | 60° | 68° | — | — |
| 1975warmest | 102° | 83° | 92° | — | — |
| 1974 | 85° | 67° | 76° | — | — |
| 1973 | 78° | 65° | 71° | 1.14" | — |
| 1972 | 75° | 65° | 70° | — | — |
| 1971 | 86° | 71° | 79° | — | — |
Boston, MA Temperature Range by Month
Average monthly highs and lows. The shaded band shows the typical daily temperature range.
Boston, MA Monthly Precipitation
Average rainfall and snowfall per month, in inches.
Boston, MA Daily Temperature Calendar
Average daily high temperature for every day of the year. Each cell is the climatological mean for that calendar day across 55 years of NOAA data.
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