Weather on July 17
Cambridge, MA
55 Years of Data
Avg High
86°F
Avg Low
65°F
Warmest
1999
86°F avg
Coldest
2015
64°F avg
About This Date
July 17th in Cambridge, MA typically brings warm summer weather, with average highs around 86°F and lows near 65°F. Over 55 years of records, the warmest July 17th was in 1999 (86°F average), while the coldest was 2015 (64°F) — a 22°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 31% of July 17th dates historically, with the wettest July 17th recording 4.8" of rain. The last decade has been 3.3°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
The last decade has been 3.3°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
Planning for July 17th in Cambridge, MA? Stay hydrated and seek shade during peak afternoon hours. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.
Warming Trend
0.7°F per decade on this date
| Year | High | Low | Avg | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 98° | 74° | 86° | — | — |
| 2024 | 95° | 73° | 84° | — | — |
| 2023 | 78° | 72° | 75° | 4.8" | — |
| 2022 | 87° | 61° | 74° | — | — |
| 2021 | 95° | 68° | 82° | 0.64" | — |
| 2020 | 76° | 58° | 67° | 0.81" | — |
| 2019 | 89° | 71° | 80° | — | — |
| 2018 | 84° | 72° | 78° | — | — |
| 2017 | 89° | 66° | 78° | — | — |
| 2016 | 95° | 72° | 83° | — | — |
| 2015coldest | 74° | 55° | 64° | — | — |
| 2014 | 75° | 63° | 69° | 2.21" | — |
| 2013 | 96° | 71° | 84° | — | — |
| 2012 | 91° | 70° | 80° | — | — |
| 2011 | 93° | 71° | 82° | — | — |
| 2010 | 91° | 69° | 80° | 0.36" | — |
| 2009 | 78° | 64° | 71° | — | — |
| 2008 | 90° | 66° | 78° | — | — |
| 2007 | 82° | 65° | 73° | — | — |
| 2006 | 92° | 70° | 81° | — | — |
| 2005 | 84° | 69° | 77° | — | — |
| 2004 | 85° | 69° | 77° | — | — |
| 2003 | 82° | 66° | 74° | — | — |
| 2002 | 80° | 54° | 67° | — | — |
| 2001 | 82° | 62° | 72° | 0.2" | — |
| 2000 | 72° | 60° | 66° | 0.13" | — |
| 1999warmest | 99° | 74° | 86° | — | — |
| 1998 | 93° | 72° | 82° | — | — |
| 1997 | 85° | 65° | 75° | — | — |
| 1996 | 88° | 68° | 78° | — | — |
| 1995 | 85° | 65° | 75° | — | — |
| 1994 | 88° | 66° | 77° | — | — |
| 1993 | 82° | 57° | 70° | 0.1" | — |
| 1992 | 76° | 54° | 65° | 0.03" | — |
| 1991 | 90° | 66° | 78° | — | — |
| 1990 | 89° | 65° | 77° | — | — |
| 1989 | 86° | 60° | 73° | 2.41" | — |
| 1988 | 92° | 74° | 83° | — | — |
| 1987 | 78° | 54° | 66° | — | — |
| 1986 | 84° | 60° | 72° | — | — |
| 1985 | 82° | 65° | 73° | — | — |
| 1984 | 90° | 64° | 77° | 0.51" | — |
| 1983 | 94° | 65° | 79° | — | — |
| 1982 | 92° | 69° | 80° | — | — |
| 1981 | 87° | 57° | 72° | — | — |
| 1980 | 95° | 70° | 82° | 0.3" | — |
| 1979 | 84° | 65° | 74° | 1.14" | — |
| 1978 | 80° | 63° | 71° | 1.09" | — |
| 1977 | 94° | 72° | 83° | — | — |
| 1976 | 88° | 66° | 77° | 0.41" | — |
| 1975 | 88° | 68° | 78° | — | — |
| 1974 | 77° | 56° | 66° | 1.4" | — |
| 1973 | 78° | 55° | 67° | — | — |
| 1972 | 90° | 66° | 78° | 0.05" | — |
| 1971 | 88° | 66° | 77° | — | — |
55 years of data from CHESTNUT HILL