Climate Comparison

Philadelphia vs Boston in January

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

Philadelphia versus Boston weather metrics for January
Climate MetricPhiladelphiaUnited StatesBostonUnited States
Overall score55/10051/100
Avg high temp41°F37°F
How it feelsVery dryVery dry
Rain days1010
Sunshine6.6h6.4h

Annual Comparison

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Avg. high temperature (°F)

Typical daytime high you can expect.

30°40°50°60°70°80°90°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec41°38°

Avg. high temperature (°F)

Typical daytime high you can expect.

30°40°50°60°70°80°90°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec41°38°

Precipitation (in)

Monthly precipitation patterns across the year.

0.01.02.0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec1.11.4

Sunshine hours (h/day)

Average hours of sunshine per day.

0.02.04.06.08.010.012.0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec6.66.3

Air feel (%)

Share of time the air feels humid or very humid.

0%25%50%75%100%JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec0%0%

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