Climate Comparison

Philadelphia vs Boston in December

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Philadelphia versus Boston weather metrics for December
Climate MetricPhiladelphiaUnited StatesBestBostonUnited States
VerdictSome trade-offsSome trade-offs
Avg high temp46°F42°F
How it feelsVery dryVery dry
Rain days1011
Sunshine6.1h5.8h

Annual Comparison

Avg. high temperature (°F)

Typical daytime high you can expect.

30°40°50°60°70°80°90°JFMAMJJASOND46°42°
  • Philadelphia
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Avg. high temperature (°F)

Typical daytime high you can expect.

30°40°50°60°70°80°90°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec46°42°
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  • Boston

Precipitation (in)

0.02.04.06.0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec4.04.5
  • Philadelphia
  • Boston

Sunshine hours (h/day)

0.02.04.06.08.010.012.0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec6.15.8
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  • Boston

Air feel (%)

Share of time the air feels humid or very humid.

0%5%10%JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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