Warmest month
- New York City
- July · 24.54 °C
- Sierra Nevada
- July · 18.59 °C
New York City (USA) vs Sierra Nevada (Spain): Temperature, Rainfall and Sunshine
Reference period: New York City 2013–2023 · Sierra Nevada 2013–2023
Across the 12 monthly averages, New York City (USA) is warmer in 10 months and Sierra Nevada (Spain) in 2; 0 months are equal at the displayed precision.
Key monthly differences
Coolest month
- New York City
- January · -0.23 °C
- Sierra Nevada
- January · 0.61 °C
Driest month
- New York City
- January · 2.14 mm/day
- Sierra Nevada
- January · 0.67 mm/day
Sunniest month
- New York City
- July · 11.45 hours/day
- Sierra Nevada
- June · 13.24 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 0.57 °C (December); the largest is 7.09 °C (June).
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 17.98 °C in Sierra Nevada (Spain). 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 12 months and Sierra Nevada (Spain) in 0; 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 0 months and Sierra Nevada (Spain) in 12; 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: Sierra Nevada (Spain) minus New York City (USA)
Temperature °C
| Month | New York City | Sierra Nevada | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | −0.23 | 0.61 | +0.85 |
| Feb | 0.33 | 1.08 | +0.75 |
| Mar | 3.97 | 2.17 | −1.80 |
| Apr | 10.07 | 5.08 | −4.99 |
| May | 15.79 | 9.21 | −6.58 |
| Jun | 20.92 | 13.84 | −7.09 |
| Jul | 24.54 | 18.59 | −5.95 |
| Aug | 23.53 | 18.06 | −5.47 |
| Sep | 20.07 | 13.23 | −6.84 |
| Oct | 14.25 | 9.72 | −4.53 |
| Nov | 7.20 | 4.06 | −3.15 |
| Dec | 3.25 | 2.69 | −0.57 |
| Annual mean | 11.97 | 8.19 | −3.78 |
Average sunshine (hours/day)
| Month | New York City | Sierra Nevada | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 5.78 | 7.89 | +2.11 |
| Feb | 6.49 | 8.89 | +2.40 |
| Mar | 7.82 | 9.57 | +1.75 |
| Apr | 8.73 | 10.84 | +2.11 |
| May | 9.65 | 12.27 | +2.62 |
| Jun | 10.96 | 13.24 | +2.29 |
| Jul | 11.45 | 13.20 | +1.75 |
| Aug | 10.38 | 12.33 | +1.96 |
| Sep | 8.99 | 10.90 | +1.91 |
| Oct | 7.13 | 9.48 | +2.35 |
| Nov | 6.65 | 8.20 | +1.55 |
| Dec | 5.20 | 7.58 | +2.38 |
| Annual mean | 8.27 | 10.37 | +2.10 |
Average daily rainfall (mm/day)
| Month | New York City | Sierra Nevada | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2.14 | 0.67 | −1.47 |
| Feb | 2.23 | 0.79 | −1.44 |
| Mar | 2.28 | 1.03 | −1.26 |
| Apr | 3.32 | 1.72 | −1.60 |
| May | 2.96 | 1.62 | −1.33 |
| Jun | 3.47 | 1.53 | −1.95 |
| Jul | 4.40 | 0.74 | −3.66 |
| Aug | 3.10 | 1.11 | −1.99 |
| Sep | 3.76 | 2.06 | −1.70 |
| Oct | 4.10 | 1.86 | −2.24 |
| Nov | 2.50 | 1.72 | −0.79 |
| Dec | 3.41 | 1.35 | −2.06 |
| Annual mean | 3.14 | 1.35 | −1.79 |
Snow (mm)
| Month | New York City | Sierra Nevada | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.81 | 10.89 | +6.07 |
| Feb | 8.50 | 8.98 | +0.48 |
| Mar | 6.10 | 22.05 | +15.95 |
| Apr | 0.39 | 9.34 | +8.95 |
| May | 0.01 | 4.98 | +4.97 |
| Jun | 0.00 | 0.17 | +0.17 |
| Jul | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Aug | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Sep | 0.00 | 0.03 | +0.03 |
| Oct | 0.00 | 2.39 | +2.39 |
| Nov | 0.71 | 6.68 | +5.97 |
| Dec | 2.52 | 7.11 | +4.59 |
| Annual mean | 1.92 | 6.05 | +4.13 |
