Hottest and Coldest Temperatures Ever in Boston on January 01

On January 1st in Boston, the temperature reached a peak of 61.0°F, setting a record high in 1966. Conversely, in 2018, the temperature dropped to a bone-chilling 0.1°F, marking the coldest ever recorded on this date. The average temperature for January 1st stands at 31.54°F, with the average high reaching 39.97°F and the average low settling at 23.10°F. Among these historical weather extremes, it is worth noting that in 1966, the Boston Celtics won their 8th NBA championship, solidifying their place in basketball history.