Topic
City Weather & Climate
Decades of NOAA and ERA5 reanalysis data, climate stripes, and historical weather comparisons.
Guide
City Weather Comparison: Compare Climate in 9 City Pairs
Compare typical temperature, rainfall and humidity for 9 city pairs, including New York vs. San Francisco and Miami vs. Phoenix. Find a season that suits your trip.
Read it Published UpdatedWhat Are Climate Normals? A Simple Guide to 30-Year Weather Averages
A climate normal is a benchmark for typical weather, not a promise about next Tuesday.
Read it Published UpdatedAverage Rainfall by Month: How to Read a City's Wet Season
A monthly rainfall total is useful, but it does not tell you whether a city gets drizzle, storms or dry stretches.
Read it Published UpdatedHottest Day on Record vs. Average Summer: What Each Number Means
A record temperature shows the edge of the past. Average highs, lows and hot days describe the summer you are more likely to experience.
Read it Published UpdatedWhat Climate Stripes Actually Show You
A climate stripe is one year relative to a stated baseline. The baseline and location make the chart useful.
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