SeasonMapLos Angeles vs New York: which is better, month by month
Los Angeles beats New York in 11 of 12 months — its lead peaks in January (80 vs 50) — and they are within 3 points in September.
Each place is scored under the lens that suits its type. Comfort is SeasonMap's 0–100 estimate from ERA5 climate normals, not a forecast.
Los Angeles vs New York — all 12 months
| Month | Los Angeles | New York | Winner | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80Anice, rainy | 50Dcold, rainy, reliable snow | Los Angeles | 30 |
| February | 83Anice, rainy | 59Dcold, rainy, reliable snow | Los Angeles | 24 |
| March | 87Anice, a little rain | 65Ccold, rainy, clean air | Los Angeles | 22 |
| April | 96Snice, dry | 77Bcool, rainy | Los Angeles | 19 |
| May | 98Swarm, dry | 88Anice, rainy | Los Angeles | 10 |
| June | 92Shot, dry | 86Awarm, a little rain | Los Angeles | 6 |
| July | 84Ahot, dry | 69Chot, soaked | Los Angeles | 15 |
| August | 83Ahot, dry | 73Bhot, rainy | Los Angeles | 10 |
| September | 86Ahot, dry | 84Awarm, rainy, clean air | Tie | 2 |
| October | 89Awarm, dry | 80Anice, rainy, clean air | Los Angeles | 9 |
| November | 91Snice, a little rain | 68Ccool, rainy, clean air | Los Angeles | 23 |
| December | 81Anice, a little rain | 54Dcold, rainy | Los Angeles | 27 |
A month is a tie when the two are within 3 points. The widest gap is January (80 vs 50). Tap a month for that month's temperature, rain, humidity and air quality side by side.