The tail end of the work week features showers that should come to an end Friday morning, setting us up for what I think is going to be a pretty nice final weekend of September.
Of course, it’s been very dry this fall, and we’ve actually only had one month the entire year in which precipitation was above average. After those cloudy, damp weekends this spring, things have certainly taken a turn for the worse, with drought plaguing much of New England, and our weather will continue on a sunny and dry note for the upcoming weekend.
High pressure sprawling across southern Canada will nose its way into New England over the weekend, protecting us from anymore rainfall. Temperatures will start the morning on Saturday between 55 and 60, quite comfortable. Because any shower activity should’ve ended Friday morning, sports fields will have had a chance to dry out. This is good news for your soccer, football, and rugby games.
Temperatures will rebound to around 73 to 78 with very light winds. Saturday night temperatures once again fall toward 60. There could be a little sprinkle overnight, but it’s a very small chance.
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On Sunday, we have a very similar temperature pattern with highs in the afternoon between 73 and 78 degrees. The wind will be light again out of the west.
Water temperatures are cooling off and many of the lakes and ponds are now in the 60s, though still swimmable. The ocean is cooler, with readings in the low and mid-60s, depending on which beach you’re at. You can definitely still swim, but wetsuits will be coming out if they haven’t already for those who want to stay in longer.
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With the dry weather this weekend, it’s a good opportunity to oversee your lawn, or you can still plant a new one. I don’t see a lot of rain in the foreseeable future after this week’s shower activity, so you’ll have to continue to augment with irrigation.
Daylight is obviously quickly evaporating with this weekend, the first time since March that we’ll have less than 12 hours between sunrise and sunset. The sunrise is now after 6:30 a.m. and the sunset just about 6:30 in the evening.
Here’s how much additional daylight Boston gains (and loses) each day
Boston adds the most daylight per day in March – nearly three minutes – and the city loses daylight at the fastest pace in late September.
Weekend breakdown
Greater Boston: Look for plenty of sunshine Saturday with some high cloudiness on Sunday, but the sun will filter through. Temperatures will be in the 70s both days this weekend with light wind.
Central/Western Mass.: Look for plenty of sunshine both Saturday and Sunday with very light wind. Temperatures will be in the 50s at night and in the mid-70s during the day.
Southeastern Mass.: Mostly sunny skies with temperatures in the lower to mid-70s both Saturday and Sunday. Some high clouds on Sunday could keep the sun a little less bright, although there’s no chance of any rain during the day this weekend.
Cape and Islands: The area should see a common high of 75 degrees this weekend, along with partly to mostly sunny skies both days. Temperatures will be near 60 when you get up in the morning.
Rhode Island: Look for a blend of clouds and sun over the weekend with temperatures in the low to mid-70s. The mornings will start in the 50s to near 60 and stay dry.
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New Hampshire: It’s a brilliant weekend with temperatures in the mid-70s, both Saturday and Sunday, along with plenty of sunshine. Early foliage viewers will be able to find pockets of color, especially in the higher elevations and in the wetland areas.
Vermont/Maine: Saturday will feature plenty of sunshine across both states, with highs reaching the low to mid-70s. On Sunday, a few more clouds build in, but the day stays dry with highs in the low 70s for most.
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