What is the weather like in Philadelphia vs Richmond in August?

In August, Philadelphia averages 31°C high / 22°C low with about 114 mm of rain; Richmond averages 32°C high / 20°C low with about 146 mm.

Philadelphia vs Richmond in August

Philadelphia and Richmond are nearly tied in August — 72 vs 69 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Philadelphia is hot, rainy; Richmond is sweltering, rainy, muggy air.

Philadelphia vs Richmond — August climate, side by side

	🇺🇸 Philadelphia	🇺🇸 Richmond
Comfort score	72/100 (B)	69/100 (C)
Feels-like high	33°C	35°C
Avg high / low	31° / 22°	32° / 20°
Rainfall	114 mm	146 mm
Rainy days	9	10
Humidity	72%	75%
Air quality (AQI)	60	61

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

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Philadelphia vs Richmond in August — FAQ

Is August better in Philadelphia or Richmond?: Philadelphia and Richmond are nearly tied in August — 72 vs 69 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Philadelphia is hot, rainy; Richmond is sweltering, rainy, muggy air.
What is the weather like in Philadelphia vs Richmond in August?: In August, Philadelphia averages 31°C high / 22°C low with about 114 mm of rain; Richmond averages 32°C high / 20°C low with about 146 mm.