Climate Comparison

Raleigh vs Washington DC in August

How the climate for Raleigh and Washington DC typically compares in August.

Raleigh versus Washington DC weather metrics for August
Climate MetricRaleighUnited StatesWashington DCUnited StatesBest
Overall score69/10074/100
Avg high temp87°F87°F
How it feelsHumidSlightly humid
Rain days1411
Sunshine10.8h10.9h

Annual Comparison

  • Raleigh
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Avg. high temperature (°F)

Typical daytime high you can expect.

40°50°60°70°80°90°100°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec87°87°

Avg. high temperature (°F)

Typical daytime high you can expect.

40°50°60°70°80°90°100°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec87°87°

Precipitation (in)

Monthly precipitation patterns across the year.

0.02.04.06.0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec4.43.6

Sunshine hours (h/day)

Average hours of sunshine per day.

0.02.04.06.08.010.012.0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec10.810.9

Air feel (%)

Share of time the air feels humid or very humid.

0%5%10%JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

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