Moving from New York City to Montréal
A climate comparison of two homes: New York to Quebec. The dates below come from the nearest official weather station to each place.
Climate Match
Freezing months go from 0 months to 4 months.
New York City, NY to Montréal, QC
The full comparison
| Measure | From | To | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Months below freezing | 0 months | 4 months | 4 more |
| Frost-free season | 244 days | 150 days | 94 days shorter |
| Coldest month | 34F in January | 13F in January | 21F colder |
| Last spring frost | March 26 | May 6 | 41 days later |
| Warmest month | 79F in July | 69F in July | 10F cooler |
Moving from New York City to Montréal reshapes the home year. The coldest month is 21F colder. Summers get 10F cooler. Your growing season is 94 days shorter. Plan on a new rhythm for the house and garden.
What changes about the house
- Coldest month: it is colder at the destination. Check local heating needs and winterize before the cold season.
- Freezing months: there are more at the destination. Plan for a longer period of freeze-related home maintenance.
- Garden: the frost-free season is shorter or the last spring frost is later. Consider transplants, short-season varieties, and cold frames.
Season by season
Spring starts later
Your last spring frost moves from March 26 to May 6, 41 days later. Delay tender planting and spring openings.
Summers run cooler
The warmest month goes from 79F in July to 69F in July. Cooler peaks mean less cooling stress, but watch humidity and ventilation.
Winters look harsher
Winter coldest month goes from 34F in January to 13F in January; freezing months go from 0 months to 4 months. The winter measures point to a colder season; check local heating and winter-maintenance needs.
Tools for both places
Moving from New York City to Montréal, answered
What is the biggest climate change from New York City to Montréal?
Freezing months go from 0 months to 4 months. 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 Montreal/St-Hubert Airport near Montréal. 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 Montreal/St-Hubert Airport (near Montréal, QC). 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.