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Some Boston Neighborhoods Are Actually Hotter Than Others. Here's Why.

There is technology available right now that can cool us down, and the city of Boston is embracing it.

(CBS Boston)

Updated on: October 7, 2025 / 7:00 AM EDT

A new detailed analysis of Boston's neighborhoods has identified several highly localized "hot spots" where warm temperatures are more intense.

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Residents of the South End and Fenway are experiencing harsher heat than others just blocks away. On the hottest days of summer, some spots can run 15 degrees warmer than others.

There is technology available right now that can cool us down, and the city of Boston is embracing it.

Find out what's happening in Bostonfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

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