Climate Comparison

Philadelphia vs Boston in August

How the climate for Philadelphia and Boston typically compares in August.

Philadelphia versus Boston weather metrics for August
Climate MetricPhiladelphiaUnited StatesBostonUnited States
Overall score81/10084/100
Avg high temp85°F79°F
How it feelsSlightly humidSlightly humid
Rain days1110
Sunshine10.8h10.8h

Annual Comparison

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Avg. high temperature (°F)

Typical daytime high you can expect.

30°40°50°60°70°80°90°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec85°79°

Avg. high temperature (°F)

Typical daytime high you can expect.

30°40°50°60°70°80°90°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec85°79°

Precipitation (in)

Monthly precipitation patterns across the year.

0.02.04.06.0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec3.73.3

Sunshine hours (h/day)

Average hours of sunshine per day.

0.02.04.06.08.010.012.0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec10.810.8

Air feel (%)

Share of time the air feels humid or very humid.

0%5%10%JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

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