🇺🇸 New York City vs 🇺🇸 Hartford

Humid continental — hot summers, cold winters, year-round precipitation

New York City has four distinct seasons. Fall is the sweet spot: mild temps, low humidity, and the city at peak energy. Summers are hot and muggy; winters bring snow and bitter wind chill, especially near the waterfront.

Hartford in the Connecticut River Valley has a humid continental climate, sheltered from direct ocean influence by the hills to the southeast. This valley position gives Hartford hotter summers and colder winters than coastal Connecticut. The river moderates temperatures somewhat while creating fog and humidity along its banks.