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Area Information

Below are some facts about Boston and some valuable links about the area. Follow the links to learn more about the Boston area and to help plan your trip to Boston!

Other Boston Information Sites

• Boston Globe Newspaper
• Boston Marathon
• Youth Activities
• Guide to Boston Attractions
• MetroGuide Boston
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Boston Facts & Statistics

Weather

Mark Twain once commented that if you don't like the weather in Boston, just wait a minute. The area has a wide range of weather patterns, so be prepared when visiting.

Average temperatures:

Winter (Dec-Feb): 24-27 Fahrenheit; Spring (Mar-May): 41-56 F; Summer (Jun-Aug): 62-80 F; Fall(Sep-Nov): 48-62 F.
Total Days with Precipitation:
Winter (Dec-Feb): 35 days; Spring (Mar-May): 34 days; Summer (Jun-Aug): 30 days; Fall(Sep-Nov): 29 days.

Population

Metropolitan Boston is home to over 3.2 million residents, representing diverse cultures from around the world. The city proper has 590,000 residents.

Area Geography

The city of Boston covers 43.68 sq. miles of land. Significant portions of Metro Boston, most notably the Back Bay and Logan Airport area, were originally under water but later filled in.

County Government

Boston is a part of Suffolk County, which also includes Chelsea, Revere and Winthrop.

Sales or Use Tax

City Sales tax is 5%. The hotel sales tax is 12.45%.

Important Numbers

Time/Weather: (617) 637-1234. Emergency Numbers: Dial 911 for police and medical emergencies. Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce: (617) 536-4100.

Telephone Codes

Metropolitan Boston area codes are 617 and 781.

Time Zone

Eastern Standard Time (EST), five hours behind Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). Daylight Saving Time is observed from the first Sunday in April to the last Sunday in October.

Electrical Current

Electrical devices here run on 110/115 volt, 60-cycle current. International visitors therefore may need to use adapters or converters.

Currency

US Dollar ($). Numerous money exchanges are available. Most major airports, various banks and American Express offices are available to exchange foreign currency.

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