July Fourth weather promises sunshine, comfortable temperatures, low humidity. In a word: stunning.
Boston Globe
The humidity this week will be quite high on Tuesday and Wednesday, and then begin to tumble later Thursday and especially on Friday. Be ready though, that muggy air returns later in the weekend.
Dew points will be in the 50s across most of New England, aside from the Cape, making the air feel very comfortable.
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Temperatures will be near 70 quite quickly after sunrise July Fourth, heading into the lower 80s in the afternoon. There may be a bit of a sea breeze knocking temperatures back somewhat at the beaches, but still quite comfortable. Remember: the sun is incredibly strong this time of the year, so wear that sunscreen.
Dew points will be in the 50s across most of New England, aside from the Cape, making the air feel very comfortable.
Boston Globe
Water temperatures are now in the upper 60s in many beach locations and to perhaps middle 60s on the south side of the Cape and across parts of Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket. Sheltered coves are warmer than the open ocean and very comfortable for swimming.
A look at some of the sea surface temperatures across the shores of Southern New England.
NOAA
The tide is high at 7 a.m. on Friday, meaning a low tide around 1 p.m. This gives more beach real estate before the second high tide of the day around 7:30 p.m.
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Sunrises are still early, although we're losing time a bit more rapidly in the morning with the sunrise at 5:13 a.m. and setting at 8:24 p.m.
If you want to head to Northern New England, temperatures will be in the 70s for the holiday, and hiking across any mountain tops will be more comfortable than you might expect during the first week of July. It also means that when you get out of the water it could feel a bit cool.
All in all, this year's July Fourth weather looks ideal for all summer activities. Whether you're headed to the beach, sitting in a hammock, going for a run, or watching the band play on the Esplanade, Mother Nature will be celebrating alongside you.
July Fourth breakdown
Greater Boston:
Look for temperatures near 70 to start July Fourth, reaching a high within a few degrees of 80 in the afternoon with low humidity. Temperatures will fall through the 70s overnight.
Central and Western Massachusetts:
High temperatures between 77 and 81 degrees on July Fourth will make for a pleasant day, along with light wind and a few puffy clouds.
Southeastern Massachusetts:
Look for plenty of sunshine on July Fourth with the high approaching 80 in the afternoon. Temperatures will be in the 70s during the evening.
Cape Cod and the Islands:
Look for plenty of sunshine for July Fourth with pleasant temperatures of 75 to 80 in the afternoon coolest right at the beaches.
Rhode Island:
Temperatures will be around 80 degrees away from the water on July Fourth and in the 70s at the beaches with Sunshine across the state.
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New Hampshire
: Look for plenty of sunshine with temperatures in the upper 70s over inland areas and mid-70s across the Seacoast and higher elevations.
Maine:
Temperatures will be in the 60s to near 70 over northern areas, with 70s over southern areas, and a cooling sea breeze in the afternoon, along with sunshine.
Vermont
: Readings will be in the lower 60s in the highest elevations to the lower 70s in southern sections, along with sunshine for Independence Day.
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