Climate Comparison

Philadelphia vs Boston in May

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Philadelphia versus Boston weather metrics for May
Climate MetricPhiladelphiaUnited StatesBostonUnited StatesBest
VerdictGoodExcellent
Avg high temp74°F65°F
How it feelsComfortableVery dry
Rain days1211
Sunshine10.4h10.0h

Annual Comparison

Avg. high temperature (°F)

Typical daytime high you can expect.

30°40°50°60°70°80°90°JFMAMJJASOND74°65°
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Avg. high temperature (°F)

Typical daytime high you can expect.

30°40°50°60°70°80°90°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec74°65°
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Precipitation (in)

0.02.04.06.0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec3.73.4
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  • Boston

Sunshine hours (h/day)

0.02.04.06.08.010.012.0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec10.410.0
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  • Boston

Air feel (%)

Share of time the air feels humid or very humid.

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