Lifestyle
United States — Living: Climate
United States averages 9.4°C over the year and about 744 mm of precipitation (national averages for 1991-2020, World Bank Climate Change Knowledge Portal, CRU TS 4.07 data), with July the warmest month and January the coolest.
Why this matters
Understanding the climate is crucial for relocating individuals to plan suitable living arrangements, outdoor activities, and emergency preparedness.
Key facts
- Average annual temperature: 9.4°C (national average, 1991-2020)
- Warmest month: July, 21.7°C on average
- Coolest month: January, -2.7°C on average
- Average annual precipitation: 744 mm (1991-2020)
- Wettest month: June, 73 mm on average
- Driest month: February, 50 mm on average
Steps
- Understanding Regional Climate — Research the specific climate of the region you plan to move to, considering temperature, precipitation, and seasonal variations.
Costs
- Cost of Living:
Timelines
- Adjusting to local climate:
Common mistakes
- Assuming a national climate pattern applies to all regions
- Underestimating the impact of local climate on daily life and activities
Monthly averages, 1991-2020 (national)
January: -2.7°C, 56 mm February: -0.8°C, 50 mm March: 3.2°C, 56 mm April: 8.6°C, 61 mm May: 14.3°C, 69 mm June: 19.1°C, 73 mm July: 21.7°C, 72 mm August: 20.8°C, 70 mm September: 16.7°C, 64 mm October: 10.1°C, 60 mm November: 3.2°C, 54 mm December: -1.4°C, 58 mm
What these figures do not cover
These are country-wide averages. Climate varies a lot between regions, coasts, mountains and cities, and individual years differ from the long-term average. Heat waves, humidity, air quality and seasonal hazards are not covered here.