Warmest months (mean temperature) (°C)
- Gaochang (Gobi Desert)
- July: 27.05
- New York City
- July: 24.54
Gaochang (Gobi Desert) (China) vs New York City (USA): Temperature, Rainfall and Sunshine
Across the 12 monthly averages, Gaochang (Gobi Desert) (China) is warmer in 8 months and New York City (USA) in 4; 0 months are equal at the displayed precision.
Key monthly differences
Coolest months (mean temperature) (°C)
- Gaochang (Gobi Desert)
- January: -2.11
- New York City
- January: -0.23
Months with the lowest daily rainfall average (mm/day)
- Gaochang (Gobi Desert)
- January, December: 0.01
- New York City
- January: 2.14
Months with the most daily sunshine (hours/day)
- Gaochang (Gobi Desert)
- June: 10.27
- New York City
- July: 11.45
Compare the climate of two locations
Climate comparison questions
When are the temperatures most similar and most different?
The smallest difference in monthly mean temperature is 0.54 °C (February); the largest is 5.44 °C (May).
How much do temperatures vary across the year?
The difference between the warmest and coolest monthly means is 29.16 °C in Gaochang (Gobi Desert) (China) and 24.77 °C in New York City (USA). This describes seasonal variation, not the range between daytime highs and nighttime lows.
Which location has more rainfall?
Gaochang (Gobi Desert) (China) has a higher daily rainfall average in 2 months and New York City (USA) in 10; 0 months are equal at the displayed precision. Rainfall amounts do not tell us how many days it rains.
Which location has more sunshine?
Gaochang (Gobi Desert) (China) has more average sunshine hours per day in 8 months and New York City (USA) in 4; 0 months are equal at the displayed precision. Sunshine duration is different from daylight duration.
Data and measurement guide
Daily values are averaged separately for each calendar month over the saved reference period. Temperatures are daily means, not daytime highs. Rainfall is an average daily amount, not a monthly total; sunshine is average hours per day. These historical averages are not a weather forecast. Each location’s reference period is listed below and may differ.
- Gaochang (Gobi Desert) (China) — Reference period: 2013–2023
- New York City (USA) — Reference period: 2013–2023
Monthly climate data
Difference: New York City (USA) minus Gaochang (Gobi Desert) (China)
Temperature °C
| Month | Gaochang (Gobi Desert) | New York City | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | -2.11 | -0.23 | 1.87 |
| Feb | 0.87 | 0.33 | -0.54 |
| Mar | 8.52 | 3.97 | -4.55 |
| Apr | 14.98 | 10.07 | -4.91 |
| May | 21.23 | 15.79 | -5.44 |
| Jun | 26.11 | 20.92 | -5.18 |
| Jul | 27.05 | 24.54 | -2.52 |
| Aug | 25.49 | 23.53 | -1.96 |
| Sep | 21.28 | 20.07 | -1.20 |
| Oct | 13.65 | 14.25 | 0.60 |
| Nov | 5.32 | 7.20 | 1.88 |
| Dec | -1.20 | 3.25 | 4.45 |
| ⌀ Month | 13.43 | 11.97 | -1.46 |
Average sunshine (hours/day)
| Month | Gaochang (Gobi Desert) | New York City | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 7.91 | 5.78 | -2.13 |
| Feb | 8.32 | 6.49 | -1.83 |
| Mar | 9.71 | 7.82 | -1.89 |
| Apr | 9.52 | 8.73 | -0.79 |
| May | 10.09 | 9.65 | -0.44 |
| Jun | 10.27 | 10.96 | 0.69 |
| Jul | 8.96 | 11.45 | 2.49 |
| Aug | 9.11 | 10.38 | 1.27 |
| Sep | 8.75 | 8.99 | 0.24 |
| Oct | 7.88 | 7.13 | -0.76 |
| Nov | 7.17 | 6.65 | -0.52 |
| Dec | 7.67 | 5.20 | -2.47 |
| ⌀ Month | 8.78 | 8.27 | -0.51 |
Average daily rainfall (mm/day)
| Month | Gaochang (Gobi Desert) | New York City | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 0.01 | 2.14 | 2.13 |
| Feb | 0.14 | 2.23 | 2.09 |
| Mar | 0.25 | 2.28 | 2.04 |
| Apr | 0.84 | 3.32 | 2.47 |
| May | 1.04 | 2.96 | 1.91 |
| Jun | 1.59 | 3.47 | 1.88 |
| Jul | 5.65 | 4.40 | -1.25 |
| Aug | 4.09 | 3.10 | -0.99 |
| Sep | 1.64 | 3.76 | 2.12 |
| Oct | 1.18 | 4.10 | 2.92 |
| Nov | 0.42 | 2.50 | 2.09 |
| Dec | 0.01 | 3.41 | 3.40 |
| ⌀ Month | 1.40 | 3.14 | 1.73 |
Snow (mm)
| Month | Gaochang (Gobi Desert) | New York City | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 0.53 | 4.81 | 4.29 |
| Feb | 0.77 | 8.50 | 7.73 |
| Mar | 0.22 | 6.10 | 5.88 |
| Apr | 0.16 | 0.39 | 0.23 |
| May | 0.00 | 0.01 | 0.01 |
| Jun | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Jul | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Aug | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Sep | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Oct | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Nov | 1.11 | 0.71 | -0.39 |
| Dec | 0.59 | 2.52 | 1.94 |
| ⌀ Month | 0.28 | 1.92 | 1.64 |
