Haida Gwaii (Canada) vs New York City (USA): Temperature, Rainfall and Sunshine
Across the 12 monthly averages, Haida Gwaii (Canada) is warmer in 3 months and New York City (USA) in 9; 0 months are equal at the displayed precision.
| Key monthly differences | Haida Gwaii | New York City |
|---|---|---|
| Warmest months (mean temperature) (°C) | August: 14.38 | July: 24.54 |
| Coolest months (mean temperature) (°C) | February: 2.87 | January: -0.23 |
| Months with the lowest daily rainfall average (mm/day) | May: 3.19 | January: 2.14 |
| Months with the most daily sunshine (hours/day) | July: 8.72 | July: 11.45 |
Climate comparison questions
When are the temperatures most similar and most different?
The smallest difference in monthly mean temperature is 0.13 °C (December); the largest is 10.95 °C (July).
How much do temperatures vary across the year?
The difference between the warmest and coolest monthly means is 11.52 °C in Haida Gwaii (Canada) and 24.77 °C in New York City (USA). This describes seasonal variation, not the range between daytime highs and nighttime lows.
Which location has more rainfall?
Haida Gwaii (Canada) has a higher daily rainfall average in 11 months and New York City (USA) in 1; 0 months are equal at the displayed precision. Rainfall amounts do not tell us how many days it rains.
Which location has more sunshine?
Haida Gwaii (Canada) has more average sunshine hours per day in 0 months and New York City (USA) in 12; 0 months are equal at the displayed precision. Sunshine duration is different from daylight duration.
Data and measurement guide
Daily values are averaged separately for each calendar month over the saved reference period. Temperatures are daily means, not daytime highs. Rainfall is an average daily amount, not a monthly total; sunshine is average hours per day. These historical averages are not a weather forecast. Each location’s reference period is listed below and may differ.
- Haida Gwaii (Canada) — Reference period: 2013–2023
- New York City (USA) — Reference period: 2013–2023
Monthly climate data
Difference: New York City (USA) minus Haida Gwaii (Canada)
Temperature °C
| Month | Haida Gwaii | New York City | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.99 | -0.23 | -4.22 |
| Feb | 2.87 | 0.33 | -2.54 |
| Mar | 3.60 | 3.97 | 0.37 |
| Apr | 5.60 | 10.07 | 4.47 |
| May | 8.98 | 15.79 | 6.81 |
| Jun | 11.08 | 20.92 | 9.84 |
| Jul | 13.59 | 24.54 | 10.95 |
| Aug | 14.38 | 23.53 | 9.15 |
| Sep | 12.37 | 20.07 | 7.70 |
| Oct | 8.88 | 14.25 | 5.36 |
| Nov | 5.49 | 7.20 | 1.71 |
| Dec | 3.38 | 3.25 | -0.13 |
| ⌀ Month | 7.85 | 11.97 | 4.12 |
Average sunshine (hours/day)
| Month | Haida Gwaii | New York City | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2.17 | 5.78 | 3.61 |
| Feb | 4.02 | 6.49 | 2.47 |
| Mar | 6.09 | 7.82 | 1.73 |
| Apr | 7.09 | 8.73 | 1.63 |
| May | 8.67 | 9.65 | 0.98 |
| Jun | 8.60 | 10.96 | 2.36 |
| Jul | 8.72 | 11.45 | 2.73 |
| Aug | 7.87 | 10.38 | 2.51 |
| Sep | 6.65 | 8.99 | 2.34 |
| Oct | 4.81 | 7.13 | 2.32 |
| Nov | 3.10 | 6.65 | 3.55 |
| Dec | 2.53 | 5.20 | 2.67 |
| ⌀ Month | 5.86 | 8.27 | 2.41 |
Average daily rainfall (mm/day)
| Month | Haida Gwaii | New York City | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 7.99 | 2.14 | -5.85 |
| Feb | 6.81 | 2.23 | -4.58 |
| Mar | 4.84 | 2.28 | -2.56 |
| Apr | 5.63 | 3.32 | -2.31 |
| May | 3.19 | 2.96 | -0.23 |
| Jun | 4.06 | 3.47 | -0.59 |
| Jul | 3.34 | 4.40 | 1.06 |
| Aug | 5.75 | 3.10 | -2.65 |
| Sep | 7.26 | 3.76 | -3.50 |
| Oct | 9.43 | 4.10 | -5.33 |
| Nov | 9.71 | 2.50 | -7.21 |
| Dec | 8.39 | 3.41 | -4.98 |
| ⌀ Month | 6.37 | 3.14 | -3.23 |
Snow (mm)
| Month | Haida Gwaii | New York City | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 9.71 | 4.81 | -4.89 |
| Feb | 8.56 | 8.50 | -0.05 |
| Mar | 9.92 | 6.10 | -3.82 |
| Apr | 4.78 | 0.39 | -4.39 |
| May | 0.35 | 0.01 | -0.34 |
| Jun | 0.00 | 0.00 | -0.00 |
| Jul | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Aug | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Sep | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Oct | 0.64 | 0.00 | -0.64 |
| Nov | 4.20 | 0.71 | -3.49 |
| Dec | 7.13 | 2.52 | -4.61 |
| ⌀ Month | 3.77 | 1.92 | -1.85 |
