Moving from New York City to Orlando
A climate comparison of two homes: New York to Florida. The dates below come from the nearest official weather station to each place.
Climate Match
Your growing season runs 111 days longer, 244 days becomes 355 days.
New York City, NY to Orlando, FL
The full comparison
| Measure | From | To | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frost-free season | 244 days | 355 days | 111 days longer |
| Coldest month | 1C in January | 16C in January | 15C warmer |
| Last spring frost | March 26 | January 25 | 60 days earlier |
| Warmest month | 26C in July | 28C in July | 2C hotter |
Moving from New York City to Orlando reshapes the home year. The coldest month is 15C warmer. Summers get 2C hotter. Your growing season is 111 days longer. Plan on a new rhythm for the house and garden.
What changes about the house
- Coldest month: it is warmer at the destination, though unusual cold can still occur.
- Cooling: hotter peaks make air conditioning or shading more important. Check attic insulation and window sealing so the house does not trap heat.
- Garden: the frost-free season is longer or the last spring frost is earlier. Check both dates when planning crops and succession sowings.
Season by season
Spring starts earlier
Your last spring frost moves from March 26 to January 25, 60 days earlier. Start planting and outdoor prep sooner.
Summers run hotter
The warmest month goes from 26C in July to 28C in July. Air conditioning, shading, and cooling-load planning matter more.
Winter measure suggests milder
Winter coldest month goes from 1C in January to 16C in January. This measure points to a milder season, though unusual cold and ice can still occur.
Tools for both places
Moving from New York City to Orlando, answered
What is the biggest climate change from New York City to Orlando?
Your growing season runs 111 days longer, 244 days becomes 355 days. That is the largest shift in the 30-year climate record.
How are these numbers computed?
From official 30-year climate normals at the nearest station to each place: Laguardia Ap 72503 near New York City and Orlando Intl Ap 72205 near Orlando. They are planning averages, not forecasts; local microclimates can run a week or two off the station record.
Does the comparison work in reverse?
Yes. Open the comparison tool and swap the two places; the deltas reverse direction but the match score stays the same.
Method and sources
Temperatures and frost dates are from the 30-year climate normals at Laguardia Ap 72503 (near New York City, NY) and Orlando Intl Ap 72205 (near Orlando, FL). Canadian data is from Environment and Climate Change Canada; United States data is from NOAA NCEI. These are planning averages, not forecasts. See themethodology page for the full calculation.