Magoun Square
Square Urban square and transit hub in Somerville
Magoun Square in Somerville, Massachusetts is a busy neighborhood node with restaurants, bars and a Green Line Extension station. Visitors come for local food, nightlife and quick transit access to Cambridge and Boston.
Magoun Square is a neighborhood and commercial intersection in the Boston metropolitan area, located in Somerville, Massachusetts roughly 5 kilometers northwest of downtown Boston. It functions as a local retail and dining center and a transit node serving nearby residential neighborhoods.
The square developed as a local crossroads and commercial strip and is now known for a mix of small businesses and eateries that serve the adjacent communities. Public transit and bus routes connect the square with other parts of Somerville and the greater Boston area.
Magoun Square sits near the border between Somerville and Medford and is part of the dense urban-suburban fabric north of Boston, with primarily residential neighborhoods surrounding the commercial intersection.
- Local hub: Acts as a small commercial and neighborhood center with restaurants, shops, and local services serving surrounding residential areas in Somerville and nearby Medford.
How to Get to Magoun Square #
From downtown Boston, take the MBTA Red Line to Davis Square (about a 15-20 minute walk east) or catch Somerville/Medford buses that run along Broadway and Medford Street. Driving: access via MA-28/Broadway; metered street parking is limited, so plan to park in nearby side streets or a Davis Square lot.
Tips for Visiting Magoun Square #
- Walk the short stretch from Davis Square rather than trying to park; the walk reveals the neighborhood's layers.
- Visit in the early morning to see the cafe windows and the run marks on lamp posts - small, human traces commuters leave.
- Notice the diagonal crosswalks and the worn granite curbstones; the square is better read on foot than photographed.
Best Time to Visit Magoun Square #
Best visited outside of rush-hour if the aim is to observe rather than commute; shoulder seasons offer the clearest view of daily life.
Weather & Climate near Magoun Square #
Magoun Square's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Continental - Hot-Summer Continental climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -8°C to 29°C. Abundant rainfall (1136 mm/year), wettest in November, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
January
January is the coldest month with highs of 2°C and lows of -8°C. Significant rainfall (102 mm).
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February
February is freezing with highs of 4°C and lows of -7°C. Regular rainfall (86 mm).
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March
March is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of -2°C. Significant rainfall (102 mm).
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April
April is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 3°C. Regular rainfall (95 mm).
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May
May is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 9°C. Regular rainfall (87 mm).
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June
June is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 14°C. Regular rainfall (88 mm).
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 29°C and lows of 17°C. Regular rainfall (85 mm).
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August
August is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 16°C. Regular rainfall (92 mm).
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September
September is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 12°C. Regular rainfall (94 mm).
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October
October is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 6°C. Regular rainfall (99 mm).
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November
November is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 1°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (105 mm).
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December
December is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -4°C. Significant rainfall (101 mm).
