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Boston sets a three-way tie for record high temperatures on June 28
You're not crazy - it's a historically hot day out there.
You already know it’s hot out there, but did you know it’s historically hot?
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At 3:11 p.m. on Monday, the temperature in Boston hit 97 degrees and tied 1901 and 1991 for the record high on June 28 since the National Weather Service began recording local temperatures in 1872.
An NWS Boston spokesperson noted that back in 1901, local temperatures were measured at the old U.S. Post Office in Post Office Square which is about a mile inland and has less of a sea breeze.. When Logan Airport was built in the 1930s, operations were moved there.
The record high for a Boston summer is 104 degrees, so there’s still a ways to go before that mark is broken. Some inland areas were predicted to hit temperatures around 103 degrees.
On June 27, Boston declared a heat emergency and opened cooling centers around the city. High temperatures are expected to persist through Wednesday, when precipitation and thunderstorms are expected to begin.
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“It is going to be dangerously hot so I’m asking everyone to take steps to stay safe over the next few days,” said Acting Mayor Kim Janey in a statement. “Let’s look out for each other, Boston. If you see someone outside who appears in distress and needs help, call 911 right away.”
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