Is New York sunnier than White Plains?

New York is the sunnier: about 2,252 hours of sunshine a year versus 2,150 — a difference of 102 hours.

Which is warmer, New York or White Plains?

Year-round daytime highs are similar: New York averages 15°C (59°F), White Plains 15°C (59°F).

Which is better in winter (November–February), New York or White Plains?

They are close in the November–February window: New York averages 6/100 (about 7°C days), White Plains 5/100 (about 5°C).

New York vs White Plains: which is sunnier?

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New York is the sunnier overall: about 2,252 hours of sunshine a year to White Plains's 2,150. Month by month it's balanced: each has the higher Sunshine Score in 2 months, with 8 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	White Plains
Sunshine hours / year	2,252	2,150
Sunniest month	September (74/100)	May (73/100)
Nov–Feb average score	6/100	5/100
Jun–Aug average score	71/100	70/100
Rain / year	1,313 mm	1,236 mm
Peak midday UV	7 (high)	7 (high)

New York vs White Plains month by month

Month	Sunshine Score		Day high °C		Rain mm
Month	New York	White Plains	New York	White Plains	New York	White Plains
January	0	0	4°	1°	99	81
February	0	0	4°	3°	95	81
March	0	0	7°	7°	113	100
April	24	36	12°	14°	107	102
May	55	73	17°	20°	101	98
June	71	70	23°	25°	115	117
July	71	71	26°	29°	114	109
August	71	70	26°	28°	114	114
September	74	72	23°	25°	97	105
October	58	52	18°	17°	124	122
November	24	19	12°	11°	101	91
December	0	0	7°	5°	133	116

The sunnier month by month: Jan even · Feb even · Mar even · Apr White Plains · May White Plains · Jun even · Jul even · Aug even · Sep even · Oct New York · Nov New York · Dec even.

When to pick which

November–February: too close to call — New York averages 6/100, White Plains 5/100. New York is the warmer, around 7°C daytime highs vs 5°C. See the winter sun ranking.
March–May: White Plains (average score 36/100 vs 26). White Plains is the warmer, around 14°C daytime highs vs 12°C.
June–August: too close to call — New York averages 71/100, White Plains 70/100. White Plains is the warmer, around 27°C daytime highs vs 25°C.
September–October: New York (average score 66/100 vs 62). Daytime highs are similar (21°C vs 21°C).

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

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