Climate Comparison

Washington, D.C. vs New York City in August

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Washington, D.C. versus New York City weather metrics for August
Climate MetricWashington, D.C.United StatesNew York CityUnited StatesBest
VerdictGoodGood
Avg high temp86°F82°F
How it feelsSlightly humidSlightly humid
Rain days1111
Sunshine10.9h10.8h

Annual Comparison

Avg. high temperature (°F)

Typical daytime high you can expect.

30°40°50°60°70°80°90°JFMAMJJASOND86°82°
  • Washington, D.C.
  • New York City

Avg. high temperature (°F)

Typical daytime high you can expect.

30°40°50°60°70°80°90°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec86°82°
  • Washington, D.C.
  • New York City

Precipitation (in)

0.02.04.06.0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec3.63.8
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  • New York City

Sunshine hours (h/day)

0.02.04.06.08.010.012.0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec10.910.8
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  • New York City

Air feel (%)

Share of time the air feels humid or very humid.

0%5%10%JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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