Ken Mahan

1 week ago | bostonglobe.com | Ken Mahan

Boston is always in the conversation when it comes to the windiest cities in America — its proximity to the ocean and steep temperature differences occurring during all four seasons are really to blame. Wind is a constant here. But have you noticed the wind is just more intense when spending time in Boston this year? You’re not alone. Each of the past five months, and the first half of June, has seen above-average wind speeds and wind gusts across the city.

1 week ago | bostonglobe.com | Ken Mahan

An onshore breeze kept Boston stuck in the upper 60s on Tuesday, marking the fourth straight day where the mercury did not cross the 70 degree mark. So far, June has been about a degree cooler than the average, but that’s about to take a dramatic turn in the next 48 hours. Boston and most of New England will see temperatures and humidity build significantly over the next two days, starting Wednesday with high temperatures in Boston in the upper 70s with the chance for a shower.

1 week ago | bostonglobe.com | Ken Mahan

Typically around mid-month, I’ll check to see how we’re shaping up in terms of rainfall and temperatures in Boston and New England. At this point, June has been unimpressive — middle of the road by both measures. A couple of highlights. June usually averages three 90-degree or warmer days, and we haven’t hit that mark yet in Boston. Worcester is on pace for a top 5 driest Junes on record, with only .32 inches of rain so far this month.

2 weeks ago | bostonglobe.com | Ken Mahan

Boston’s annual Pride parade and festivities kick off Saturday morning, and early showers aren’t likely to dampen the crowd’s enthusiasm. Here’s how the weather is shaping up. Temperatures will be cooler, stuck in the 50s under mostly cloudy to overcast skies, and some light showers are expected to pass through during the morning. The good news is that rain will taper off late morning with dry conditions throughout the afternoon.

2 weeks ago | bostonglobe.com | Ken Mahan

For 13 straight weekends, measurable rain has fallen at some point during the weekend in Boston. Sometimes it has just been sprinkles; other times, we’ve had flood alerts. Regardless, each weekend has been rainy and — adding insult to injury — cooler, extending back to early March. That’s three months of adjusting or canceling plans. Graduation parties pushed indoors. Canceled tee times. Morning soccer and baseball games postponed or skipped altogether. Even as a meteorologist, I’ve had enough.