Climate Comparison

Boston vs Washington DC in August

How the climate for Boston and Washington DC typically compares in August.

Boston versus Washington DC weather metrics for August
Climate MetricBostonUnited StatesBestWashington DCUnited States
Overall score84/10074/100
Avg high temp79°F87°F
How it feelsSlightly humidSlightly humid
Rain days1011
Sunshine10.8h10.9h

Annual Comparison

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Avg. high temperature (°F)

Typical daytime high you can expect.

30°40°50°60°70°80°90°100°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec79°87°

Avg. high temperature (°F)

Typical daytime high you can expect.

30°40°50°60°70°80°90°100°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec79°87°

Precipitation (in)

Monthly precipitation patterns across the year.

0.02.04.06.0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec3.33.6

Sunshine hours (h/day)

Average hours of sunshine per day.

0.02.04.06.08.010.012.0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec10.810.9

Air feel (%)

Share of time the air feels humid or very humid.

0%5%10%JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

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