🇮🇳 Pune vs 🇺🇸 New York City

Pune sits on the Deccan Plateau at an elevation of roughly 560 meters, nestled between the Sahyadri (Western Ghats) mountain range to its west and rolling plateau terrain to the east. The city's climate is shaped by the monsoon shadow effect — western neighborhoods closer to the Ghats receive significantly heavier rainfall than the drier eastern suburbs. Winters are cool and dry with morning fog in river valleys, while pre-monsoon summers are hot but moderated compared to lowland cities thanks to Pune's elevation.

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.