SeasonMapNew York vs San Francisco in January
San Francisco is the better pick in January — 68 vs 50 on SeasonMap's comfort score. San Francisco is cool, rainy, clean air, while New York is cold, rainy, reliable snow.
New York vs San Francisco — January climate, side by side
| New York | San Francisco | |
|---|---|---|
| Comfort score | 50/100 (D) | 68/100 (C) |
| Feels-like high | 1°C | 13°C |
| Avg high / low | 5° / -1° | 15° / 9° |
| Rainfall | 88 mm | 123 mm |
| Rainy days | 9 | 10 |
| Humidity | 68% | 83% |
| Air quality (AQI) | 52 | 45 |
Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.
New York vs San Francisco in January — FAQ
- Is January better in New York or San Francisco?
- San Francisco is the better pick in January — 68 vs 50 on SeasonMap's comfort score. San Francisco is cool, rainy, clean air, while New York is cold, rainy, reliable snow.
- What is the weather like in New York vs San Francisco in January?
- In January, New York averages 5°C high / -1°C low with about 88 mm of rain; San Francisco averages 15°C high / 9°C low with about 123 mm.