🇺🇸 New York vs Pituffik (Thule) 🇬🇱

New York, United States vs Pituffik (Thule), Greenland — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. New York is the warmer of the two — about 24 degrees warmer on average across the year. New York is drier, with roughly 1 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇺🇸 New York🇬🇱 Pituffik (Thule)
Avg annual high17°C-7°C
Hottest monthJuly (30°C)July (9°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (-3°C low)February (-27°C low)
Rainy days / year124125
SnowYesRare
Best months to visitMay, September, OctoberJune, July, August

🇺🇸 New York

Best around May, September, October. Hottest in July (30°C), coldest lows in January (-3°C).

🇬🇱 Pituffik (Thule)

Best around June, July, August. Hottest in July (9°C), coldest lows in February (-27°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is New York or Pituffik (Thule) warmer?

New York is warmer overall, averaging about 24 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, New York or Pituffik (Thule)?

Pituffik (Thule) is rainier — New York sees about 1 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit New York vs Pituffik (Thule)?

New York is best around May, September, October; Pituffik (Thule) is best around June, July, August.

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