Is New York sunnier than Atlantic City?

They are nearly tied: New York gets about 2,252 hours of sunshine a year and Atlantic City about 2,260.

Which is warmer, New York or Atlantic City?

Year-round daytime highs are similar: New York averages 15°C (59°F), Atlantic City 16°C (61°F).

Which is better in winter (November–February), New York or Atlantic City?

They are close in the November–February window: New York averages 6/100 (about 7°C days), Atlantic City 8/100 (about 8°C).

Which has the warmer sea, New York or Atlantic City?

Both peak at about 23°C (73°F); month-by-month sea temperatures for both are on this page.

New York vs Atlantic City: which is sunnier?

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New York and Atlantic City are virtually tied for annual sunshine — about 2,252 vs 2,260 hours a year. Atlantic City has the higher Sunshine Score in 5 of 12 months; the other 7 are within 2 points.

Scores are the 0–100 Sunshine Score — sunshine, daytime warmth and dryness in one number, per month.

At a glance

	New York	Atlantic City
Sunshine hours / year	2,252	2,260
Sunniest month	September (74/100)	September (76/100)
Nov–Feb average score	6/100	8/100
Jun–Aug average score	71/100	72/100
Rain / year	1,313 mm	1,205 mm
Warmest sea	23°C / 73°F	23°C / 73°F
Peak midday UV	7 (high)	7 (high)

New York vs Atlantic City month by month

Month	Sunshine Score		Day high °C		Rain mm		Sea °C
Month	New York	Atlantic City	New York	Atlantic City	New York	Atlantic City	New York	Atlantic City
January	0	0	4°	5°	99	81	6°	5°
February	0	0	4°	5°	95	85	5°	5°
March	0	6	7°	9°	113	105	7°	8°
April	24	37	12°	14°	107	94	10°	11°
May	55	69	17°	19°	101	89	14°	16°
June	71	73	23°	24°	115	106	19°	21°
July	71	72	26°	27°	114	111	23°	23°
August	71	72	26°	27°	114	109	22°	23°
September	74	76	23°	24°	97	90	22°	23°
October	58	65	18°	19°	124	117	18°	19°
November	24	31	12°	13°	101	99	13°	14°
December	0	0	7°	8°	133	119	8°	7°

The sunnier month by month: Jan even · Feb even · Mar Atlantic City · Apr Atlantic City · May Atlantic City · Jun even · Jul even · Aug even · Sep even · Oct Atlantic City · Nov Atlantic City · Dec even.

When to pick which

November–February: too close to call — New York averages 6/100, Atlantic City 8/100. Daytime highs are similar (7°C vs 8°C). See the winter sun ranking.
March–May: Atlantic City (average score 37/100 vs 26). Atlantic City is the warmer, around 14°C daytime highs vs 12°C.
June–August: too close to call — New York averages 71/100, Atlantic City 72/100. Daytime highs are similar (25°C vs 26°C).
September–October: Atlantic City (average score 71/100 vs 66). Daytime highs are similar (21°C vs 22°C).

Sea temperature

Both seas peak at 23°C / 73°F. Swimmable water (21°C+): New York about 3 months a year, Atlantic City about 4 months a year. Month-by-month sea temperatures are in the table above.

Full month-by-month guides: New York weather by month · Atlantic City weather by month · Best time to visit United States.

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