Hottest and Coldest Temperatures Ever in Boston on July 02

On July 2nd in Boston, the weather has seen extremes in the past. The hottest temperature on record reached a scorching 98.1°F in 1963, while the coldest temperature ever recorded dipped to a chilly 52.0°F in 1988. The average temperature for this date is 72.02°F, with an average high of 76.83°F and an average low of 67.21°F. In 1963, during the summer heatwave, an interesting news item in Boston was the opening of the famous "Swan Boats" in the Public Garden, a tradition that continues to this day, delighting both locals and visitors with leisurely rides on the tranquil lagoon.