United States of America
United States of America Weather & Climate: Monthly Averages
Monthly climate averages for the United States of America, temperatures, rainfall and the best time to visit.
United States of America
Climate overview of the United States of America
In terms of temperatures and precipitation there are very large differences throughout the country. The northwest is wet, the southeast fairly wet and the central part of America is dry. What is the best travel time? That all depends on where you want to go and what do you want to do on your holiday? Actually, you can can travel to America all year round, but it depends on your destination.
Explore the United States of America by month
Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the United States of America — and find the best time to visit. (based on New York City)
Places in the United States of America
Select a city to see its average temperature, precipitation and hours of sunshine over the year.
Popular cities
- Albuquerque
- Anaheim
- Arch Cape
- Aspen
- Atlanta
- Austin
- Bar Harbor
- Big Bear Lake
- Big Sur
- Birmingham
- Bismarck
- Boise
- Boston
- Bozeman
- Branson
- Breckenridge
- Brooklyn
- Buffalo
- Burlington
- Butler Beach
- Cape May
- Carmel-by-the-Sea
- Catskill Mountains
- Charleston
- Charlotte
- Cheyenne
- Chicago
- Cincinnati
- Dallas
- Daytona Beach
- Destin
- Detroit
- Edisto Island
- Estes Park
- Fargo
- Fernandina Beach
- Florida Keys
- Fort Lauderdale
- Fort Pierce
- Fort Worth
- Frankfort
- Galena
- Galveston
- Gatlinburg
- Grand Canyon
- Great Smoky Mountains National Park
- Hartford
- Hawaiian Ocean View
- Healdsburg
- Hilo
- Hilton Head Island
- Honolulu
- Houston
- Incline Village
- Indianapolis
- Jacksonville
- Juneau
- Kahului
- Key West
- Kihei
- Killington
- Kissimmee
- Koloa
- Lahaina
- Lake Mead
- Lanai City
- Las Vegas
- Leavenworth
- Lexington
- Lihue
- Lincoln
- Little Rock
- Lopez Island
- Los Angeles
- Louisville
- Mackinaw City
- Marfa
- Mesa Verde National Park
- Miami
- Miami Beach
- Midway Atoll
- Minneapolis
- Moab
- Montgomery
- Mount Pleasant
- Nashville
- New Orleans
- New York City
- North Fork
- Ocean City
- Oklahoma City
- Omaha
- Orlando
- Pagosa Springs
- Palm Desert
- Palm Springs
- Park City
- Paso Robles
- Philadelphia
- Phoenix
- Pierre
- Pigeon Forge
- Point Arena
- Portland
- Portsmouth
- Princeville
- Providence
- Queens
- Reno
- Richmond
- Saint Augustine Beach
- Salt Lake City
- San Antonio
- San Diego
- San Francisco
- Savannah
- Scottsdale
- Seattle
- Sedona
- Sevierville
- Sioux Falls
- Springfield
- St. George
- Taos
- Telluride
- Tucson
- Tulsa
- Virginia Beach
- Waimanalo
- Washington
- Whitefish
- Wichita
- Yellowstone National Park
- Yosemite Park
- Zion National Park
Islands
Regions
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Day temperature (°C)
Monthly rainfall (mm)
Monthly sunshine (hours)
Climate map
Average daily temperature, monthly rainfall & sunshine hours across cities.
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Regional climate differences
Explore the climate diversity across the United States of America.
Florida
9°C (48°F) – 33°C (91°F)
1301 mm (51 in)
/ year
3,120 hours
/ year
Based on Kissimmee
New York State
-3°C (27°F) – 30°C (86°F)
1276 mm (50 in)
/ year
2,544 hours
/ year
Based on New York City
California
9°C (48°F) – 25°C (77°F)
235 mm (9.3 in)
/ year
3,257 hours
/ year
Based on Los Angeles
Rocky Mountains
-14°C (7°F) – 21°C (70°F)
605 mm (24 in)
/ year
Based on Breckenridge
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Average daytime and nighttime temperatures, yearly rainfall and sunshine.
| New York City | 4°C (39°F) – 30°C (86°F) | -3°C (27°F) – 22°C (72°F) | 1276 mm (50 in) | 2,544 hours |
| Los Angeles | 18°C (64°F) – 25°C (77°F) | 9°C (48°F) – 18°C (64°F) | 235 mm (9.3 in) | 3,257 hours |
| Miami | 25°C (77°F) – 33°C (91°F) | 16°C (61°F) – 25°C (77°F) | 1619 mm (64 in) | 3,122 hours |
| Sedona | 12°C (54°F) – 35°C (95°F) | 0°C (32°F) – 19°C (66°F) | 351 mm (14 in) | — |
| Houston | 17°C (63°F) – 35°C (95°F) | 7°C (45°F) – 25°C (77°F) | 1507 mm (59 in) | 2,584 hours |
| Las Vegas | 13°C (55°F) – 40°C (104°F) | 3°C (37°F) – 28°C (82°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) | 3,838 hours |
FAQ
What temperatures can I expect in the United States of America?
Lake Mead is the warmest destination, reaching 42°C (108°F) in July with nights around 28°C (82°F). Fargo is the coolest, with February daytime highs of just -7°C (19°F) and nights dropping to -17°C (1°F). Temperatures vary significantly between regions and seasons. See the city comparison for a full overview.
How much rain does the United States of America get?
Rainfall varies across the United States of America. Arch Cape is the wettest, receiving 3307 mm (130 in) per year, with November the wettest month at 558 mm (22 in). Palm Desert is the driest at 76 mm (3 in) per year. Use the climate map to explore rainfall patterns across regions.
How sunny is the United States of America?
Phoenix is the sunniest destination in the United States of America, enjoying 3,867 hours of sunshine per year, with June the brightest month at 407 hours. Overall, the United States of America enjoys abundant sunshine year-round. Compare sunshine across cities in the charts above.
What is the climate like across the United States of America?
New York City has very warm summers reaching 30°C (86°F) in July and cold winters dropping to 4°C (39°F), with 2,544 hours of sunshine and 1276 mm (50 in) of rain per year. Los Angeles has warm summers reaching 25°C (77°F) in September and pleasant winters dropping to 18°C (64°F), with 3,257 hours of sunshine and 235 mm (9.3 in) of rain per year. Miami has very warm summers reaching 33°C (91°F) in August and warm winters dropping to 25°C (77°F), with 3,122 hours of sunshine and 1619 mm (64 in) of rain per year. Explore the climate charts and comparison table for more cities.
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