Warmest month
- New York City
- July · 24.54 °C
- Penang Island
- June · 26.59 °C
New York City (USA) vs Penang Island (Malaysia): Temperature, Rainfall and Sunshine
Reference period: New York City 2013–2023 · Penang Island 2013–2023
Penang Island (Malaysia) has a higher monthly mean temperature than New York City (USA) in every month of the year.
Key monthly differences
Coolest month
- New York City
- January · -0.23 °C
- Penang Island
- November · 25.35 °C
Driest month
- New York City
- January · 2.14 mm/day
- Penang Island
- February · 4.42 mm/day
Sunniest month
- New York City
- July · 11.45 hours/day
- Penang Island
- March · 10.29 hours/day
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Climate comparison questions
When are the temperatures most similar and most different?
The smallest difference in monthly mean temperature is 1.87 °C (July); the largest is 25.80 °C (January).
How much do temperatures vary across the year?
The difference between the warmest and coolest monthly means is 24.77 °C in New York City (USA) and 1.25 °C in Penang Island (Malaysia). This describes seasonal variation, not the range between daytime highs and nighttime lows.
Which location has more rainfall?
New York City (USA) has a higher daily rainfall average in 0 months and Penang Island (Malaysia) in 12; 0 months are equal at the displayed precision. Rainfall amounts do not tell us how many days it rains.
Which location has more sunshine?
New York City (USA) has more average sunshine hours per day in 5 months and Penang Island (Malaysia) in 7; 0 months are equal at the displayed precision. Sunshine duration is different from daylight duration.
Climate data notes
Show data and calculation
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.
Mean of the 12 monthly averages
Monthly climate data
Difference: Penang Island (Malaysia) minus New York City (USA)
Temperature °C
| Month | New York City | Penang Island | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | −0.23 | 25.56 | +25.80 |
| Feb | 0.33 | 25.94 | +25.61 |
| Mar | 3.97 | 26.44 | +22.47 |
| Apr | 10.07 | 26.34 | +16.26 |
| May | 15.79 | 26.53 | +10.74 |
| Jun | 20.92 | 26.59 | +5.67 |
| Jul | 24.54 | 26.40 | +1.87 |
| Aug | 23.53 | 26.13 | +2.60 |
| Sep | 20.07 | 25.79 | +5.72 |
| Oct | 14.25 | 25.53 | +11.29 |
| Nov | 7.20 | 25.35 | +18.14 |
| Dec | 3.25 | 25.44 | +22.19 |
| Annual mean | 11.97 | 26.00 | +14.03 |
Average sunshine (hours/day)
| Month | New York City | Penang Island | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 5.78 | 9.56 | +3.78 |
| Feb | 6.49 | 10.16 | +3.67 |
| Mar | 7.82 | 10.29 | +2.47 |
| Apr | 8.73 | 9.39 | +0.67 |
| May | 9.65 | 8.81 | −0.84 |
| Jun | 10.96 | 9.32 | −1.64 |
| Jul | 11.45 | 9.18 | −2.26 |
| Aug | 10.38 | 9.14 | −1.24 |
| Sep | 8.99 | 8.40 | −0.60 |
| Oct | 7.13 | 7.97 | +0.84 |
| Nov | 6.65 | 7.65 | +1.00 |
| Dec | 5.20 | 8.21 | +3.01 |
| Annual mean | 8.27 | 9.01 | +0.74 |
Average daily rainfall (mm/day)
| Month | New York City | Penang Island | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2.14 | 5.07 | +2.92 |
| Feb | 2.23 | 4.42 | +2.19 |
| Mar | 2.28 | 5.41 | +3.13 |
| Apr | 3.32 | 10.16 | +6.84 |
| May | 2.96 | 11.49 | +8.53 |
| Jun | 3.47 | 7.10 | +3.63 |
| Jul | 4.40 | 6.52 | +2.12 |
| Aug | 3.10 | 8.87 | +5.78 |
| Sep | 3.76 | 10.74 | +6.98 |
| Oct | 4.10 | 14.54 | +10.44 |
| Nov | 2.50 | 14.76 | +12.25 |
| Dec | 3.41 | 8.30 | +4.89 |
| Annual mean | 3.14 | 8.95 | +5.81 |
Snow (mm)
| Month | New York City | Penang Island | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.81 | 0.00 | −4.81 |
| Feb | 8.50 | 0.00 | −8.50 |
| Mar | 6.10 | 0.00 | −6.10 |
| Apr | 0.39 | 0.00 | −0.39 |
| May | 0.01 | 0.00 | −0.01 |
| 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 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Nov | 0.71 | 0.00 | −0.71 |
| Dec | 2.52 | 0.00 | −2.52 |
| Annual mean | 1.92 | 0.00 | −1.92 |
