Hottest and Coldest Temperatures Ever in Boston on May 05

On May 5th in Boston, the weather has seen extremes in temperature throughout history. The hottest temperature ever recorded was a scorching 82.0°F in 1960, while the coldest temperature plummeted to a chilly 39.0°F in 1952. On average, Boston experiences a temperature of 54.07°F on this date, with the average high of 58.92°F and the average low of 49.22°F. In the fascinating year of 1952, an interesting news item was the completion of the first successful kidney transplant in Boston at the Brigham Hospital, marking a significant milestone in medical history.