Climate Comparison

Boston vs Washington DC in May

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

Boston versus Washington DC weather metrics for May
Climate MetricBostonUnited StatesBestWashington DCUnited States
Overall score94/10084/100
Avg high temp65°F76°F
How it feelsVery dryComfortable
Rain days1112
Sunshine10.0h10.4h

Annual Comparison

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Avg. high temperature (°F)

Typical daytime high you can expect.

30°40°50°60°70°80°90°100°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec64°75°

Avg. high temperature (°F)

Typical daytime high you can expect.

30°40°50°60°70°80°90°100°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec64°75°

Precipitation (in)

Monthly precipitation patterns across the year.

0.01.02.0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec1.21.4

Sunshine hours (h/day)

Average hours of sunshine per day.

0.02.04.06.08.010.012.0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec10.110.3

Air feel (%)

Share of time the air feels humid or very humid.

0%25%50%75%100%JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec1%13%

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