Boston, MA
Size: 48 sq.mi.
City Population: 654,776
Metro Population: 4,900,000
Altitude: 141 ft.
Fun Facts
- Boston was named after a town in England.
- The Boston Tea Party occurred at Boston Harbor. There is a reenactment every year on December 16th.
- Boston built America’s first subway system in 1897.
- Revere Beach was the country’s first public beach.
- You can drive 90 feet underground in Boston. The Ted Williams Tunnel is the deepest tunnel in America.
Weather
Hottest
- Month: Jul
- Record Heat: 104 ºF (Jul 4, 1911)
Coldest
- Month: Jan
- Record Cold: -18 ºF (Feb 9, 1934)
Rainiest
- Month: Dec
- Rainiest Year: 61 in. (2018)
Snowiest
- Month: Jan-Feb
- Record Depth: 110 in. (Feb 2015)
- Natural Disasters: Hurricanes & Blizzards
Best Months to Visit
Field trips & things to see
Recurring Events
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