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Weather

Quick Stats

Temperature Averages Spring – High: 56 °F
Spring – Low: 41 °F
Summer – High: 80 °F
Summer – Low: 63 °F
Fall – High: 62 °F
Fall – Low: 47 °F
Winter – High: 39 °F
Winter – Low: 25 °F
Precipitation Averages Spring: 3.56 in.
Summer: 3.22 in.
Fall: 3.75 in.
Winter: 3.65 in.
What to Pack
  • Gloves/mittens
  • Hats
  • Rain boots
  • Raincoat
  • Scarves
  • Umbrella
  • Winter coat

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

The weather in Boston is certainly nothing to brag about. The summer months are nice and warm, but the winter months are freezing and full of snow. While the low temperatures are not necessarily enjoyable, there are a few good things about going to school in Boston during the wintertime. First of all, snow and ice in the city make for a difficult commute, and it can be very dangerous for students walking to class. This means there is a good amount of snow days for Northeastern students. The winter months also allow for fun activities like ice skating on Frog Pond or the Christmas tree lighting in the Boston Commons. 

Fall and spring seasons in Boston are relatively comfortable and really show off the city's beauty. It does seem to rain a lot in Boston, but Northeastern provides underground tunnels that transport you around campus so you can avoid getting wet. If you don't mind the cold and enjoy a change in seasons, you won't mind Boston's weather much at all.

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Weather at Northeastern University

kbrassard

Criminal Justice and Corrections '16

3.5
B

Northeastern = New England

Northeastern, just like any other area of New England has inconsistent weather. Usually the winters are cold and snowy and the summers are hot and humid with rainy days that scatter throughout year round. But like New England weather, you should not hold any expectations. One day it may be sunny and hot and the next you might have snow on the ground.

May 14, 2012

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Weather at Northeastern University

mrdaniel

Psychology '16

4.2
A-

Changes According to Season

This year 2012, we lucked out because it was neither too cold nor too hot. During the winter season, we didnt even get massive amounts of snow like usual

Apr 26, 2012

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brookehoger

Graphic Design '16

2.3
C

Bipolar Weather

Boston weather always keeps you guessing. There could be tons of snow one winter, and hardly any the next. This past March saw students tanning in the quad during several 80+ degree days, and cold, rainy weather the following weekend. If you don't mind a little bit of everything, including very cold winters and mildly hot summers, the weather isn't too bothersome. Rain boots, snow boots, umbrellas, and a variety of gloves, scarves, and hats are a must for the fall, winter, and spring.

Apr 02, 2012

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User rating for Northeastern University - Weather is 3.5 out of 5 based on 53 user reviews.

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Hometown
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Major
Journalism
Grad Year
2012

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