Boston sets local record with 13 days without rain
A weak front may offer a brief sprinkle tomorrow, but dry conditions are expected to persist through the Halloween weekend and into Monday.
By Andrew Yang ·
Boston has now recorded 13 consecutive days without measurable precipitation. This streak ties the longest dry spell of the 2026 calendar year. Meteorologists indicate a 14th day is likely, which would establish a new record for the season.
A cold front is scheduled to move through New England on Thursday morning. This system may produce a brief shower in the early hours. However, atmospheric conditions remain exceptionally dry, making the probability of substantial rainfall very low.
Temperatures will drop sharply following the front's passage. Afternoon highs will reach the mid to upper 60s. By 5 PM, the mercury is expected to fall into the 50s. Winds from the northwest will gust between 10 and 20 miles per hour, making the air feel colder.
Halloween conditions will be crisp and bright. Early morning temperatures will hover in the mid 30s. Highs will reach the mid 50s during the afternoon. Once the sun sets, temperatures will fall rapidly into the 40s and eventually the 30s for those out after 9:30 PM.
The weekend continues with dry weather. Sunday will bring upper 50s and clear skies. Monday is forecast to be mostly sunny with highs in the upper 60s. Cloud cover will increase gradually through the week.
The next reliable chance for rain does not arrive until Thursday of next week. Daylight Saving Time ends at 2 AM on Sunday, November 1. This shift moves the clock back one hour, extending the evening for those celebrating Halloween. Sunday's sunset is scheduled for 4:37 PM.
