Climate Comparison

Boston vs Washington DC in August

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Boston versus Washington DC weather metrics for August
Climate MetricBostonUnited StatesBestWashington DCUnited States
VerdictGoodGood
Avg high temp79°F87°F
How it feelsSlightly humidSlightly humid
Rain days1011
Sunshine10.8h10.9h

Annual Comparison

Avg. high temperature (°F)

Typical daytime high you can expect.

30°40°50°60°70°80°90°100°JFMAMJJASOND79°87°
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Avg. high temperature (°F)

Typical daytime high you can expect.

30°40°50°60°70°80°90°100°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec79°87°
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  • Washington DC

Precipitation (in)

0.02.04.06.0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec3.33.6
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  • Washington DC

Sunshine hours (h/day)

0.02.04.06.08.010.012.0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec10.810.9
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  • Washington DC

Air feel (%)

Share of time the air feels humid or very humid.

0%5%10%JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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