Climate Comparison

Boston vs Washington DC in January

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

Boston versus Washington DC weather metrics for January
Climate MetricBostonUnited StatesWashington DCUnited StatesBest
Overall score51/10059/100
Avg high temp37°F44°F
How it feelsVery dryVery dry
Rain days109
Sunshine6.4h6.6h

Annual Comparison

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Avg. high temperature (°F)

Typical daytime high you can expect.

30°40°50°60°70°80°90°100°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec37°44°

Avg. high temperature (°F)

Typical daytime high you can expect.

30°40°50°60°70°80°90°100°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec37°44°

Precipitation (in)

Monthly precipitation patterns across the year.

0.02.04.06.0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec3.93.2

Sunshine hours (h/day)

Average hours of sunshine per day.

0.02.04.06.08.010.012.0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec6.46.6

Air feel (%)

Share of time the air feels humid or very humid.

0%5%10%JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

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