Climate Comparison

Washington, D.C. vs New York City in January

How the climate for Washington, D.C. and New York City typically compares in January.

Washington, D.C. versus New York City weather metrics for January
Climate MetricWashington, D.C.United StatesBestNew York CityUnited States
Overall score58/10051/100
Avg high temp43°F38°F
How it feelsVery dryVery dry
Rain days910
Sunshine6.7h6.6h

Annual Comparison

  • Washington, D.C.
  • New York City

Avg. high temperature (°F)

Typical daytime high you can expect.

30°40°50°60°70°80°90°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec43°38°

Avg. high temperature (°F)

Typical daytime high you can expect.

30°40°50°60°70°80°90°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec43°38°

Precipitation (in)

Monthly precipitation patterns across the year.

0.02.04.06.0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec3.23.3

Sunshine hours (h/day)

Average hours of sunshine per day.

0.02.04.06.08.010.012.0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec6.76.6

Air feel (%)

Share of time the air feels humid or very humid.

0%5%10%JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

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