Porter Square, located between Davis Square and Harvard Square, is a transit-linked and retail-rich Cambridge neighborhood with a Japanese cultural corridor and a classic brick-and-triple-decker streetscape. The neighborhood’s character concentrates at the Porter Square intersection around Massachusetts Avenue and Somerville Avenue, where ramen counters, indie bookstores, and late-night cafés spill out near the T entrance. Porter Square Books and the Lesley University Porter Campus anchor the area’s daily rhythm. The Porter Square Shopping Center adds practical errands, while side streets shift to porch-lined homes and small apartment buildings. Linear paths and pocket greens connect toward Alewife Brook and the Minuteman corridor. Commuter Rail and the Red Line keep the pace steady without feeling rushed.
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Historical weather
Cambridge, MA • 02140
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 96° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
63% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.2 hours in
June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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15 Upland Rd is located in Cambridge, the 02140 zipcode, and the Cambridge School District.