2025 Compare Cities Climate:
Atlanta, GA vs Washington, DC

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Highlights
- Washington has 15.9% less rainy days than Atlanta.
- Washington has 6.5% less Sunny Days than Atlanta.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Washington scores 3.9% worse than Atlanta
 Atlanta, GAWashington, DCUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock4338
 Snowfall1  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock114106
 Sunny217  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8986
 Avg. Jan. Low33  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.37
 UV Index5.1  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock232443
Reviews for Atlanta    318 Reviews

Lots of traffic near the airport at all times. Adds about 1.5 hrs to a 30 min commute. Great food and culture in downtown ATL area.  More

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Honestly the greater Atlanta area is the best place I've ever lived. There is so much diversity, delicious food, shopping, etc. The traffic really isn't that bad if you  More

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Over 2 years ago

I've lived just outside of Atlanta for 22 years and have spent a year deep within the hustle and bustle of the city. It's really NOT that bad. The crime really isn't  More

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Reviews for Washington    97 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

Living in DC long term brings on a kind of insidious misery. A long, slow, simmering down of any natural optimism or desire for a better future. It’s a leach of a town  More

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Over 5 years ago

Parts are beautiful but alot is rundown and ghetto. They always show the monuments and upper nw neighborhoods but never show hoods across the Anacostia River. Crime is  More

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Moved to DC 40 years ago from Mpls-St. Paul. DC is an amazing town. Downside is people are very competitive, everything is expensive. Great restaurants, foodie heaven  More

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