July weather forecast
Massachusetts, USA

July stands as the zenith of summer in Massachusetts, showcasing the most pronounced warmth and vibrancy of the entire year. The state experiences temperatures ranging from 60°F (15.6°C) during the cooler nights to an often balmy 90°F (32.2°C) or more during the daytime. It's worth noting that July is frequently the hottest month in Massachusetts, with five to fifteen days where temperatures soar above 90°F (32.2°C), particularly in the state's interior regions.

The coastal areas, such as Boston and the Cape Cod region, while warm, tend to remain slightly cooler than the interior due to the Atlantic Ocean's cooling influence. These breezy coastal regions offer a refreshing escape, especially on days when the heat peaks.

Accompanying the heat is the heightened humidity, which can make the actual feel of the temperature even warmer. This muggy atmosphere is often interrupted by sporadic thunderstorms, which, while brief, can be quite intense. These storms bring local precipitation and occasionally offer a temporary respite from the pervasive heat.

The sun reigns supreme during July, providing long, sunlit days that beckon both locals and tourists outdoors. Beaches are thronged with visitors, and the waters of the Atlantic become a hub of activity, with swimming, boating, and other water sports taking center stage.

Venturing from July to August, the sultry conditions persist, but a subtle transition begins. While August remains decidedly summer-like, the days start to get incrementally shorter, signaling the approaching conclusion of the hottest season and the gradual onset of the temperate fall months. By the end of July, Massachusetts begins to look forward to the picturesque transformation that the subsequent months promise.

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• Boston - July »
  With average temperatures fluctuating between a high of 81.7°F (27.6°C) and a low of 64.9°F (18.3°C), July stands out as the warmest month in Boston. During the warmest month in Boston, July, temperatures average a high of 81.7°F (27.6°C) and a low of 64.9°F (18.3°C).
• Worcester - July »
  In Worcester, July is the month with the highest recorded average temperatures, measuring a high of 81.1°F (27.3°C) and a low of 61.7°F (16.5°C). In Worcester during July, the rain falls for 16.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.52" (64mm) of precipitation.
• Springfield - July »
  The months with the most sunshine in Springfield are July and August, with an average of 10.4h of sunshine. In Springfield in July, it is raining for 6.3 days, with typically 0.43" (11mm) of accumulated precipitation.
• Lowell - July »
  July is the warmest month of the year in Lowell, registering average temperatures as high as 82.2°F (27.9°C) and as low as 63.1°F (17.3°C). In Lowell, during July, the rain falls for 15.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation.
• Cambridge - July »
  July is the prime summer month in Cambridge showcasing the year's highest temperatures. July stands out as Cambridge's warmest month, with temperatures ranging between an average high of 81.9°F (27.7°C) and a low of 64.6°F (18.1°C).
• New Bedford - July »
  In New Bedford in July, the average water temperature is 66.2°F (19°C). July arrives with the peak of summer, bringing the highest temperatures New Bedford sees all year, reaching an average high of 78.4°F (25.8°C).
• Brockton - July »
  Brockton reaches its highest average temperatures in July, measuring 81.9°F (27.7°C) at the peak and 64°F (17.8°C) at the lowest. On the first day of July in Brockton sunrise is at 5:12 am and sunset at 8:23 pm.
• Quincy - July »
  Temperature records in Quincy mark July as the warmest month, with highs averaging 81.3°F (27.4°C) and lows at 64.8°F (18.2°C). In Quincy in July, it is raining for 10.3 days, with typically 0.59" (15mm) of accumulated precipitation.
• Lynn - July »
  In Lynn in July, it is raining for 15.2 days, with typically 1.97" (50mm) of accumulated precipitation. On the first day of July in Lynn, sunrise is at 5:10 am and sunset at 8:24 pm.
• Fall River - July »
  On the first day of July in Fall River sunrise is at 5:14 am and sunset at 8:23 pm. In Fall River in July, the average water temperature is 66.9°F (19.4°C).
• Newton - July »
  In Newton during July, the rain falls for 10.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation. On the first day of July in Newton, sunrise is at 5:12 am and sunset at 8:25 pm.
• Lawrence - July »
  July reigns as the hottest month in Lawrence with the mercury potentially rising to 81.7°F (27.6°C). With average high and low temperatures of 81.7°F (27.6°C) and 63.1°F (17.3°C) respectively, July is Lawrence's warmest month.