Geography of Area Code 617
Geography of Area Code 617: location, coordinates, elevation, terrain and the places around it.
Geography of Area Code 617
Suffolk County is 0 mi to the north, ZIP Code 02108 is 0 mi to the south-west, Boston Logan International Airport is 3 mi to the east and Providence is 41 mi to the south-west.
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Coordinates: 42°21′36.4″N 71°3′32″W (42.3601, -71.0589)
Quick facts about Area Code 617
| Type | Area code |
|---|---|
| City | Boston |
| Country | United States |
| Continent | North America |
| Coordinates | 42°21′36.4″N 71°3′32″W (42.3601, -71.0589) |
| Known for | Boston and inner suburbs |
| Area codes | 617 |
| Local time | 5:16 PM (UTC-04:00) |
| Best months | June and August |
| Climate | Continental |
Summary
Area Code 617 is a telephone area code in Boston. Area code 617 serves Boston and inner suburbs.
Right now it is 65°F (19°C) in Area Code 617 with overcast. It feels like 68°F. Today runs from 65°F to 75°F. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.3/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit Area Code 617 is June and August. The climate is continental. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 84°F, while February is the coldest with lows near 21°F.
The closest major airport is Boston Logan International Airport (BOS), about 3 mi away. Nearby highlights include Cape Cod National Seashore, Martha's Vineyard, Nantucket and Franconia Notch State Park.
In plain terms. Today is slightly cooler than average for August. The forecast high of 75°F is 4.3°F below the 80°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Area Code 617 today at 9.7/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Climate in Area Code 617 month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35° | 21° | 4,3 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| February | 37° | 21° | 2,3 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| March | 49° | 32° | 5,4 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| April | 57° | 40° | 3,3 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 68° | 51° | 5,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 80° | 62° | 2,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 84° | 67° | 4,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 80° | 63° | 3,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 73° | 58° | 4,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 64° | 48° | 2,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 51° | 36° | 2,3 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 41° | 27° | 4,9 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Continental. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Area Code 617?
Area Code 617 is a telephone area code in Boston. Its coordinates are 42.3601, -71.0589. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Area Code 617 right now?
It is currently 65°F (19°C) with overcast. Humidity is 86% and wind is 3 mph.
When is the best time to visit Area Code 617?
June and August offer the most comfortable conditions in Area Code 617, which has a continental climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Area Code 617 in?
Area Code 617 observes America/New_York (UTC-04:00). The local time is 5:16 PM.
What is the nearest airport to Area Code 617?
The closest airports are Boston Logan International Airport (BOS), 3 mi away, LaGuardia Airport (LGA), 182 mi away and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), 184 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Area Code 617?
Popular options include Cape Cod National Seashore, Martha's Vineyard, Nantucket, Franconia Notch State Park, Mount Washington and Central Park.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (area-codes-sample) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Map tiles | OpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri. |
| Elevation | Open-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated August 22, 2026 at 5:16 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
