Climate Comparison

Philadelphia vs Boston in December

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

Philadelphia versus Boston weather metrics for December
Climate MetricPhiladelphiaUnited StatesBestBostonUnited States
Overall score62/10056/100
Avg high temp46°F42°F
How it feelsVery dryVery dry
Rain days1011
Sunshine6.1h5.8h

Annual Comparison

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Avg. high temperature (°F)

Typical daytime high you can expect.

30°40°50°60°70°80°90°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec46°42°

Avg. high temperature (°F)

Typical daytime high you can expect.

30°40°50°60°70°80°90°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec46°42°

Precipitation (in)

Monthly precipitation patterns across the year.

0.02.04.06.0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec4.04.5

Sunshine hours (h/day)

Average hours of sunshine per day.

0.02.04.06.08.010.012.0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec6.15.8

Air feel (%)

Share of time the air feels humid or very humid.

0%5%10%JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

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