California vs New York

Climate Comparison

California

New York

How California and New York compare on climate: average temperature, summer temperature, winter temperature, and more.

Overview

Key differences

Average Temperature

California is warmer overall than New York.

Summer Temperature

California has hotter summers than New York.

Winter Temperature

California has milder winters than New York.

Sunny Days

California gets more sunny days than New York.

Annual Precipitation

California is drier overall than New York.

Average Wind Speed

California is less windy than New York.

Metric	CA	NY	Deep dive
Average Temperature Average annual statewide temperature in degrees Fahrenheit.	59.4°F	45.4°F	Details ->
Summer Temperature Average statewide summer temperature across June, July, and August.	73.4°F	66.5°F	Details ->
Winter Temperature Average statewide winter temperature across December, January, and February.	46.2°F	23.3°F	Details ->
Sunny Days Average number of sunny or mostly sunny days per year.	146 days	63 days	Details ->
Annual Precipitation Average annual rain and snowfall combined, measured in inches.	22.2 in	41.8 in	Details ->
Average Wind Speed Average statewide wind speed in miles per hour.	7.0 mph	8.6 mph	Details ->
Lightning Density Average lightning events per square mile from the incorporated Vaisala state dataset.	3.6 per sq mi	18.0 per sq mi	Details ->