Location and climate
Wheaton is located in suburban Norton, Massachusetts, population 24,000, 35 miles (58 kilometers) south of Boston, 15 miles (25 kilometers) north of Providence, Rhode Island, and 190 miles (315 kilometers) from New York City.
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Wheaton's proximity to these important urban centers allows students to pursue a rich array of academic, cultural and social opportunities. Public transportation is available to each city as well as to Boston's Logan International Airport.
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Like other towns in the northeastern U.S., Norton has four distinct seasons, yet the weather can be unpredictable. The guide below represents typical temperature ranges in fall, winter, spring and summer.
Fahrenheit Centigrade
September-December 30 to 80 -2 to 26
December-March 0 to 45 -18 to 7
March-June 45 to 72 5 to 22
June-September 50 to 90 10 to 32
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