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Cambridge

Decide whether to visit or live in Cambridge, then explore current conditions, local people, the map, and concise sourced context.

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Updated Tuesday, October 27, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Should I visit Cambridge?

Generally suitable with routine precautions

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Cambridge month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Cambridge are typically May, June and September, with average daytime highs around 20–25°C. July is usually the warmest month (average high 29°C), January the coldest (average low -5°C), and October the wettest (about 122 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January3.2-4.7986.1
February5.2-4.4876.7
March8.4-1.01098.0
April13.54.11098.4
May19.59.9949.8
June25.315.47911.3
July28.819.311311.3
August27.718.57811.0
September23.315.01078.9
October17.59.41227.5
November10.72.5806.6
December5.3-2.61185.9

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What is being reported around Cambridge

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People and places shaping Cambridge

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Research updated Wednesday, October 28, 2026
Dates that matter

Past and future events in Cambridge

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Past · documented context

Previously

  1. City Council Inauguration and Swearing-In

    The City Council was sworn in with Sumbul Siddiqui named mayor on January 5, 2026.

Current public leadership

  • Sumbul Siddiqui

    Mayor of Cambridge, Massachusetts, serving as mayor during the 2026 term.

  • Burhan Azim

    Deputy Mayor of Cambridge, Massachusetts.

People associated with this place

  • Matt Damon

    Famous person born in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

  • Mindy Kaling

    Famous person born in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

  • Jane Curtin

    Famous person born in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

  • Sam Waterston

    Famous person born in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Historical figures

No historical figure has been extracted from reliable context for Cambridge yet.

Local business and employers

  • University of Cambridge

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Cambridge. Collegiate public research university in Cambridge, England, United Kingdom.

  • AstraZeneca

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Cambridge. British-Swedish pharmaceutical company.

  • Cambridge University Press

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Cambridge. Publishing business of the University of Cambridge.

  • Trinity College

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Cambridge. Constituent college of the University of Cambridge in England.

  • Arm Holdings

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Cambridge. British multinational semiconductor and software design company.

Newspapers and local media

  • DoITPoMS

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Cambridge. Free online website for the teaching and learning of Materials Science.

Buildings and landmarks

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Interactive geography

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01 · Overview

Cambridge, in brief

Cambridge is mapped here through verified geographic facts and source-linked daily data. Its longer editorial profile is in the enrichment queue.

02 · History

How Cambridge took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Cambridge

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Cambridge

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Cambridge

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Cambridge

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Cambridge

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08 · Questions

Questions about Cambridge

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Atlas FAQ Desk

Frequently Asked Questions about Cambridge

Essential geographic, demographic, currency, and travel context verified from primary records.

01 · Q&A

Where is Cambridge located and what are its coordinates?

Cambridge is situated in United States at geographic coordinates 42.3751, -71.1056, with an elevation of 5 meters above sea level.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Cambridge?

Cambridge has a recorded population of approximately 110,402 and observes the America/New_York time zone.

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Cambridge?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Cambridge include EN-US, ES-US, HAW, French, with USD used for local transactions.

04 · Q&A

How can I check live conditions and daily updates for Cambridge?

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