New York vs Traverse City in January

New York is the better pick in January — 50 vs 36 on SeasonMap's comfort score. New York is cold, rainy, reliable snow, while Traverse City is freezing, dry, clean air.

New York vs Traverse CityJanuary climate, side by side

New YorkTraverse City
Comfort score50/100 (D)36/100 (F)
Feels-like high1°C-5°C
Avg high / low5° / -1°0° / -5°
Rainfall88 mm29 mm
Rainy days96
Humidity68%79%
Air quality (AQI)5231

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

New York vs Traverse City in January — FAQ

Is January better in New York or Traverse City?
New York is the better pick in January — 50 vs 36 on SeasonMap's comfort score. New York is cold, rainy, reliable snow, while Traverse City is freezing, dry, clean air.
What is the weather like in New York vs Traverse City in January?
In January, New York averages 5°C high / -1°C low with about 88 mm of rain; Traverse City averages 0°C high / -5°C low with about 29 mm.