6 interesting facts about the weather in New York that you might not know

Milana Rudinskaya, an author and blogger who traveled extensively throughout the United States, described how, after moving from St. Petersburg to New York, she fully appreciated the “vagaries and tricks of the climate” in this metropolis.

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New Yorkers are convinced that they live in the best city on the planet, but often blame the weather here, Rudinskaya writes in a blog on Yandex Zen. “I, who grew up in St. Petersburg, smiled condescendingly at first, listening to their complaints about the wild wind, temperature changes and terrible humidity. But over time, I fully appreciated the whims and frills of the New York climate,” she notes.

Here are some interesting facts about New York weather:

1. Choking summers and harsh winters.

In fact, New York is at the junction with the temperate continental zone. “Although tangerines do not grow in the Big Apple, the international Köppen climate classification classifies the city as a subtropical zone,” writes Rudinskaya.

At the same time, the summer here is incredibly stifling, the author notes, comparing the local conditions with the weather in Mumbai, India. “It would be an exaggeration to say that not a single home can live without air conditioners. Only a weak ocean breeze can save you from the subtropical humid heat - New York is located on the Atlantic coast,” the girl shares.

“In the off-season, gusty icy winds blow in New York, not inferior to those in St. Petersburg. And yet, even in the winter months, the temperature in New York does not drop below -4°C; more often than not, it remains slightly above zero. And in the spring, magnolias bloom,” she added.

2. The impact of skyscrapers on climate.

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The high-rise and dense development of Manhattan makes adjustments to the city's climate, the author writes, citing information from local meteorologists. This contributes to an overall increase in temperature in the city by several degrees. “Just imagine: in May 2019, the authorities officially banned the construction of glass skyscrapers due to too high heat emissions. The new law will also affect existing buildings: soon all of them will undergo major renovations designed to improve their energy efficiency. This is the first such precedent in the history of climate legislation - and again New York is ahead of the rest!” - writes the author.

3. Temperature differences.

The Big Apple often experiences very large temperature swings. “This is when you hide your face in a fluffy scarf in the evening and find out from your iPhone that the official -1° feels like -9°, and the next morning the sun is already shining with all its might, heating the air to +18° by lunchtime. Absolute madhouse! - notes Rudinskaya.

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