2025 Compare Cities Climate:
Somerville, MA vs Philadelphia, PA

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- Philadelphia has 1.7% less rainy days than Somerville.
- Philadelphia has 5.1% more Sunny Days than Somerville.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Philadelphia scores 5.8% better than Somerville
 Somerville, MAPhiladelphia, PAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock4738
 Snowfall51  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock119106
 Sunny197  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8786
 Avg. Jan. Low19  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.37
 UV Index3.5  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock462443
Reviews for Somerville    3 Reviews

I've lived in Somerville/Cambridge for 10 years, the last 4.5 with my husband in Spring Hill. It really is a great place to live if you are in your 20s & 30s: it is  More

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Living in Somerville is OK. I'm not a 'city' person and I would rather be out in the country some place, but it's not too bad here. I'm in my early 50s and own a house.  More

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Over 17 years ago

we are midwest transplants to the Boston area and lucked out by finding this great little neighborhood - right on the train line, little stores and good community - we  More

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Reviews for Philadelphia    139 Reviews

Philadelphia is a very walkable and fun city to explore (albeit be aware of where not to explore at least at night). The city has beautiful old architecture , great  More

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I’m originally from New York City, then lived in a small city in upstate New York for eight years, then moved down to Philadelphia and have lived here for many years.  More

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Now the only reason some people disagree is because MONEY. If you live in “manayunk” (which I lived for 2 years) you can’t compare … you can’t compare your out skirt  More

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