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Monthly Averages
Month
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Low
Precip
Dec
40°F 4°C
27°F -2°C
3 in 7 cm
Jan
33°F 0°C
19°F -7°C
3 in 7 cm
Feb
37°F 2°C
23°F -5°C
2 in 6 cm
Mar
42°F 5°C
29°F -1°C
3 in 8 cm
Apr
54°F 12°C
38°F 3°C
3 in 7 cm
May
63°F 17°C
47°F 8°C
3 in 8 cm

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Monday
Dec 7
Hi:
40°F 4°C
Lo:
31°F 0°C
Tuesday
Dec 8
Hi:
40°F 4°C
Lo:
31°F 0°C
Wednesday
Dec 9
Hi:
41°F 5°C
Lo:
34°F 1°C
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Things to Do: Zoo/aquarium

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Franklin Park Zoo
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #34 of 332 attractions in Boston

Franklin Park Zoo is fun for both adults and children. For adults, there is a large variety of animals, from the Serengeti Crossing (ostrich, Grant's zebras, Nubian ibex, and white-bearded...

Attraction type: Zoo; Other
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New England Aquarium
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #48 of 332 attractions in Boston

The 200,000-gallon Giant Ocean Tank is the centerpiece of the Aquarium, Boston's most visited tourist attraction.

Attraction type: Aquarium; Other; Arena/stadium/field
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